Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF4E5
ApplianceDryer
Reading a high limit code
F4E5 appears in Maytag’s service data sheet as a high limit. The dryer’s temperature went past its threshold, and the usual reason is poor airflow.
Start with the air path
Since restricted airflow is the typical source, begin with the lint screen and the vent. The vent checklist lives with the F4 E3 entry. Beyond that, the sheet leaves the work to a technician.
If F4E5 is still there once the vent is clear, book a technician through Maytag dryer repair or dial (415) 649-2156. People across San Francisco and the Bay Area reach us this way; tell us the code, the model number and what you found in the vent.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F4E5 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
High limit: the dryer temperature threshold was exceeded, usually because of poor airflow.
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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