Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF7 E5
ApplianceWasher
F7 E5 at a glance
Fits: Maytag top load washers
Reading: the control has lost the shifter position, so it reports a shifter fault
Maytag’s listed owner action: a five minute power reset
What the washer is reporting
When the control gets no shifter position reading, the display shows F7 E5. The code is about the shifter and the control’s ability to find it, and nothing else on the washer is named.
Resetting the power
Pull the washer’s plug from the wall so the control is fully without power.
Leave it that way for five minutes.
Plug it in again and start the washer, then watch whether F7 E5 reappears.
F2 E3 points at the control unit, the user interface or the wiring between them.
F1 E2 concerns the motor drive module sensing too much voltage.
Shifter fault service in San Francisco
If F7 E5 is still there after the reset, the next step is a technician visit for your top load washer. For Maytag washer repair in San Francisco and around the Bay Area, call (415) 649-2156 and read out the model number and the code, and say that you already cycled the power.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F7 E5 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
The control on a top load washer cannot tell where the shifter is positioned.
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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