Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF# E# (dryer)
ApplianceDryer
The alternating pattern
A Maytag dryer that flashes an F code and then an E code, one after the other, is showing the F# E# pattern. The dryer control has found a problem, and Maytag says that problem requires service.
What to do
Arrange a technician visit. Before you call, write down both halves of the display exactly as they alternate, because the specific numbers are what the technician will want to know.
Specific F and E combinations
F1 E1: one of the combinations written in this F and E format.
To book a visit for an alternating code, call (415) 649-2156 and refer to Maytag dryer repair. Be ready with the full code pair, your model number and anything you tried.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F# E# (dryer) 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
An alternating F# and E# display means the dryer control detected a problem that needs service.
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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