Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF3E1
ApplianceWasher
A Maytag washer showing F3E1 (no space) has a pressure sensor fault: the pressure signal it receives is out of range. The tech sheet ties this to the washer being unable to detect the water level, with a possible issue in the control unit or wiring.
Owner action
The tech sheet lists one thing: disconnect the washer from power for 5 minutes, then reconnect it.
Keep the washer unplugged if you will be working near it.
Sensor and wiring work is for a technician visit.
Easy to confuse with
F3 E2: the pressure system fault on front-load models, where the signal is out of range or absent.
F3E2: a temperature fault on the water inlet, tied to the inlet thermistor.
F3 E1: the spaced version, which concerns a water level the washer cannot detect.
F3 E5: a mini bulk system error, with the bulk level sensor reading out of range.
Maytag washer service across the Bay Area
Technicians from our San Francisco team handle Maytag washer repair for sensor faults. Call (415) 649-2156 with F3E1 written exactly as shown, the model number, and anything you have already tried.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F3E1 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
F3E1 is a pressure sensor fault on a Maytag washer, with the pressure signal out of range.
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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