Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeF7 E6
ApplianceWasher
One code, two washer layouts
F7 E6 turns up on both front load and top load Maytag washers, but the information behind it is not the same for each. Knowing which layout you own tells you how much the code actually says.
If it is a front load washer
The motor circuit is open, so the electrical path to the motor is broken somewhere. That is a matter for a technician to examine rather than something to fix at home.
If it is a top load washer
No cause is given for the code.
Only a power reset is listed, along with the advice to arrange service when the code stays.
The reset, for either layout
Unplug the washer and keep it off power for a full five minutes. After you plug it in again, run it and see if F7 E6 returns. A fresh start for the control is the single owner step listed.
Other motor-side codes
F1 E2: a motor drive module that detects too high a voltage.
F2 E3: a possible problem with the control unit, user interface or their wiring.
Maytag washer repair around San Francisco
A code that survives the reset needs a technician visit, particularly on a front load washer with an open motor circuit. Ring (415) 649-2156 and tell us the layout of your washer, its model number and that the power was cycled. Details on Maytag washer repair are on the site for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F7 E6 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
F7 E6 is an open motor circuit on front load washers; for top load washers no cause is stated.
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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