Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF5E2
ApplianceWasher
Reading F5E2
The lid lock on a Maytag washer is supposed to move into a locked position before the cycle runs. F5E2 means that did not happen. The motor that drives the lock may also be unable to receive power.
A likely culprit and what to do about it
Maytag says the washer may be unable to engage the lid lock because something obstructs the lid lock area. That gives the owner a job to do:
Look over the lid lock area.
Take out anything lodged there, clothing included.
Disconnect the washer from power for 5 minutes and reconnect it.
When the area is clear
An unobstructed lock that still fails, or a motor that cannot be powered, is a matter for a technician. Leave the washer unplugged until it can be examined.
Don’t confuse it with
F5 E2 with a space, which covers an unlatched front load door as well as the top load lid lock.
F5 E4, which is simply a door or lid that was not opened between cycles.
Service for a Maytag lid lock in San Francisco
Technicians who work on Maytag washers around San Francisco and the Bay Area can diagnose a lid lock fault. Call (415) 649-2156 and tell us it is F5E2, say which area you cleared, and give the model number. Details sit on Maytag washer repair.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F5E2 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
Lid lock fault: the lid lock has not moved into the locked position, or the motor cannot be powered.
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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