Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF1 E1
ApplianceWasher
Which washers show it
On front load Maytag models, F1 E1 is a main control (ACU) fault. The top load entry shows the same code without naming any cause, and offers just a reset plus service.
Try the 5-minute reset
Think of the control as a computer that now and then recovers after a restart. The owner step is the same on either layout:
Take the plug out of the outlet.
Give the washer 5 minutes with no power at all.
Plug in again and watch if F1 E1 shows up once more.
Control-related codes you may meet
F1 E2 is a motor drive module message, again raised by the main control.
F2 E2 is displayed when the control panel is cut off from the ACU.
F2 E1 means a button is being sensed as continuously pressed.
Maytag washer repair for main control codes in San Francisco
When F1 E1 returns after the 5-minute reset, arrange a technician visit. Maytag washer repair covers San Francisco and the Bay Area at (415) 649-2156; have the exact code and model number ready, and say that the washer was already unplugged for 5 minutes.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 E1 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
F1 E1 is a main control (ACU) fault on front load Maytag washers; the top load listing names no cause, only a reset and service.
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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