Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1 E3
ApplianceDryer
What F1 E3 points to
The display is indicating that something may be wrong with the control unit or with the wiring that goes to it. For electric models, Maytag also associates F1E3 with an incorrect controller, where the ACU or UI part number does not match the model.
What Maytag asks owners to try
Touch POWER.
Select a cycle.
Press and hold START/PAUSE until the dryer starts.
If it does not start, unplug the dryer.
After the dryer is unplugged
Control and wiring faults are inside the cabinet, so a dryer that still will not run needs a technician. Please do not open panels yourself.
Codes to compare
F1E3: the stack-dryer listing, covering the incorrect controller.
F1 E4: shares the control unit wording but starts with a breaker reset.
Once the dryer is unplugged and still dead, call (415) 649-2156 and a technician will plan a visit. Read the Maytag dryer repair page if you like, and have the exact code, the model number and the steps you attempted written down.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 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
F1 E3 signals a possible issue with the Maytag dryer control unit or its wiring.
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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