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Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFlashing F
ApplianceRefrigerator
A blinking F on the display
On a Maytag side-by-side refrigerator, a letter F that flashes on the display is treated as an error code. The help article does not say what causes it. What it provides is a short reset sequence, followed by service if the F persists.
The reset sequence
Cut power to the refrigerator for one minute, either at the circuit breaker(s) or by unplugging the unit.
Bring power back by switching the breaker(s) on or plugging the refrigerator in again.
Look at the controls and make sure the cooling function is switched on.
Spend a minute watching the refrigerator to confirm the F does not flash again.
If the F keeps flashing
A letter that returns after the reset means the refrigerator should be looked at by a technician. No further owner checks are listed for this code.
Other display messages
H2O Light is the water filter status light, with its own filter and button steps.
PO appears after a power outage and is acknowledged from the display.
Maytag refrigerator service in San Francisco
Our Bay Area crew works on Maytag refrigerators from San Francisco outward; the details are under Maytag refrigerator repair, and the phone is (415) 649-2156. Have the model number to hand and describe how the F flashed and what the reset changed.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so Flashing F 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
A flashing letter F on the display is an error code, and Maytag states no cause.
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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