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Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF# E# / F##
ApplianceWasher
On a Maytag Top Load HE washer the display can show F followed by a number, then E and another number, or just F with two digits. Maytag treats that whole family as a general system error code, and the digits change from one fault to the next.
Clearing it
Press START/PAUSE one time. This clears the code.
Press START/PAUSE a second time to start the washer again.
If it stays on
A code that does not clear means the washer needs service. Maytag also states that its help list may not include every code for every model, so the Owner’s Manual is the place to find the codes for your exact washer.
If the code comes straight back after START/PAUSE, a technician visit is the next step. Phone (415) 649-2156 for Maytag washer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area, and read out the exact code along with the model number.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F# E# / 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
F# E# or F## is the general system error code on Maytag Top Load HE washers; START/PAUSE clears it, otherwise service is needed.
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.
Seeing this code on your Maytag appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
Service areas are listed on the Locations page. Contact us with your ZIP code to confirm current coverage for your address.
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Book a repair online or call us — clear estimates and approval before any repair work begins.
