Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codedrn
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Water that leaves the tub too slowly is the problem behind drn on a Maytag top load washer. The same condition is listed as F9 E1, a long-drain fault in the drain pump system. Maytag adds that an installation problem is sometimes the reason, so the hose setup deserves attention first.
Drain hose checklist
Confirm the hose is free of kinks and clogs.
Make sure no more than 4.5 inches (114 mm) of hose reaches down into the standpipe.
Secure the hose to the drainpipe or tub with the drain hose form, and do not put tape over the drain opening.
Check that the end of the hose sits higher than 36 inches above the floor.
The height matters because a hose end that is too low lets the washer siphon, which means it fills and drains at the same time.
Detergent
Maytag also asks owners to use HE detergent in these washers.
Other top load codes
dLO is about the lid failing to lock, a separate complaint from slow draining.
F# E# / F## is the broad system code that START/PAUSE can clear.
Booking Maytag washer service around the Bay Area
A washer that goes on showing drn once the hose is set up correctly needs a technician visit. Request Maytag washer repair for your San Francisco home on (415) 649-2156, and have ready the drn or F9 E1 code, the model number and any hose changes you made.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so drn 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
drn, also reported as F9 E1, means a Maytag top load washer is taking too long to drain its water.
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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