Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFAE5, F10E5
ApplianceDishwasher
Diverter leak is the cause Maytag gives for FAE5 and for F10E5, which are the same code in two spellings. The flashing form is 10, pause, 5, pause, repeat.
What Maytag suggests
Look underneath the dishwasher for leaks and make sure all the water connections are secure.
Press Cancel two times.
Try starting a new cycle.
If the error shows up again, schedule a technician visit.
Related dishwasher codes
FAE4 or F10E4 is the diverter valve error that sits beside this one.
F9E1 is worth a look if the real problem is water that will not drain.
F8E5 is a fill valve stuck open, from the same list.
Maytag dishwasher repair in the Bay Area
Water under a dishwasher that keeps showing FAE5 deserves a technician. Call (415) 649-2156 or read about Maytag dishwasher repair for San Francisco and surrounding towns, and keep the code, model number and the leak check results to hand.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so FAE5, F10E5 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
FAE5 and F10E5 show a diverter leak.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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