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Maytag Washer F3 E3 Error Code

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Error code F3 E3
Appliance Washer

What F3 E3 means depends on the type of Maytag washer in front of you.

TypeDescription in Maytag’s help pages
Front loadInlet water temperature fault. The inlet thermistor is open or shorted.
Top loadCode listed with no cause given; the page offers a reset and then service.

Resetting the control

Both pages begin the same way. Maytag points out that resetting the control can sometimes clear the problem, in the way a restart helps a computer.

  1. Remove power from the washer for 5 minutes, which for a plugged-in unit means unplugging it.
  2. Plug it in again.
  3. Watch the display to find out whether F3 E3 shows up once more.

A code that comes back after the reset means the next step is a technician visit.

Other F3 codes to compare

  • F3 E1: the washer cannot detect the water level.
  • F3 E2: a pressure system fault on front-load models.
  • F3 E6: another code that has only reset and service steps.

Maytag washer repair in the San Francisco Bay Area

A Maytag washer in San Francisco, Oakland or anywhere nearby that keeps displaying F3 E3 can be booked for Maytag washer repair on (415) 649-2156. Have ready the exact code, the model number, whether the drum loads from the front or the top, and the fact that the 5-minute reset did not help.

Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 E3 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

F3 E3 is an inlet water temperature fault (inlet thermistor open or shorted) on front-load Maytag washers; top-load pages state 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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