Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF8 E5
ApplianceMicrowave
The short version
Applies to: over-the-range Maytag microwaves.
Possible fault: the exhaust air temperature sensor, or the wiring connected to it.
Effect: the oven was unable to execute the function.
First step: a one-minute power reset at the breaker.
Doing the reset
Turn the circuit breaker off and wait a full minute.
Turn it on to bring the microwave back up.
Watch the display for a minute; F8 E5 should stay away.
Test that the microwave operates.
When it does not go away
Maytag adds that a qualified technician may be required if the code persists. In practice that means booking a visit rather than trying the reset again and again.
Compare with these
F3T3 involves the hood temperature thermistor, another temperature sensing part.
For a Maytag over-the-range microwave that keeps showing F8 E5 in San Francisco or elsewhere around the Bay, see Maytag microwave repair or ring (415) 649-2156. Tell us the code, the model number and that the breaker reset did not clear it.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F8 E5 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
F8 E5 may indicate a problem with the exhaust air temperature sensor or its wiring, and the oven could not carry out the function.
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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