Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE3
ApplianceDryer
Resetting a dryer that shows E3
No cause for E3 is given on the Maytag dryer page or on the commercial dryer page. The two pages agree on a routine, and it takes about ten minutes in total.
Breaker(s) off, then five minutes of waiting.
Breaker(s) on.
A timed dry cycle gets started.
One minute of monitoring, to ensure the code does not come back.
When E3 returns
A second appearance of E3 means a technician is the next stop; there is nothing else to try from the pages.
Neighbouring codes
E2: the E code just before it, and the same steps apply.
E1: the first of the three, with an identical breaker reset.
F# E#: a display that alternates F and E and calls for service.
Maytag dryer service near San Francisco
E3 stays on after the reset? Call (415) 649-2156 and a Bay Area technician will arrange a visit. Mention Maytag dryer repair, and write down your model number first.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E3 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
E3 has no stated cause on Maytag dryer pages; the listed remedy is a breaker reset.
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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