Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE22
ApplianceMicrowave
A short in the thermal sensor circuit puts E22 on the display of a Maytag over-the-range microwave. According to Maytag the fault could sit in the sensor, in the appliance control board or in the wiring.
Steps to try
Open the breaker(s) for the microwave and keep them open for one minute.
Close the breaker(s) to restore power.
Watch the display for a minute; E22 should not reappear.
Use the microwave to verify it works.
Still there?
If E22 survives the reset, plan a technician visit rather than another round of resets.
Compare with these codes
E21 is the open version of the same thermal sensor circuit.
E23 means the oven did not reach pre-heat temperature.
San Francisco microwave repair contact
Technician visits for Maytag microwaves in the Bay Area are booked on (415) 649-2156, and Maytag microwave repair explains the rest. Before calling, jot down E22, your model number and what happened after the reset.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E22 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
The thermal sensor circuit reported a short to the control board.
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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