Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeE24
ApplianceMicrowave
E24 tells you a Maytag over-the-range microwave has hit 500°F (260°C) inside the oven, which Maytag treats as an overheat condition. Four parts can be behind it: either of the two sensors (thermal and gas), the control board, or the wiring that links them.
What to do
Switch the breaker(s) off for a complete minute.
Switch them back on.
Wait a minute and make sure E24 does not return.
Confirm that the microwave works as it should.
Persistent E24
A code that comes back after this reset is a reason to schedule a technician visit.
San Francisco owners can book a technician for their Maytag microwave on (415) 649-2156. See Maytag microwave repair for more about the work, and keep E24 and the model number at hand.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so E24 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 oven reached an overheat condition of 500°F (260°C); the thermal sensor, gas sensor, control board or wiring may be at fault.
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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