Written by
Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFH
ApplianceWasher
The FH code appears on front load Maytag washers when water is not arriving as it should. Either none is coming in or the amount is too small for the cycle.
First, take the washer out of the cycle
Press PAUSE/CANCEL two times to end the cycle. Then unplug the washer or otherwise cut its power before touching any hoses.
Checklist for the water supply
Look at the hot faucet and the cold faucet. Each should be opened all the way.
Examine the screens located where the inlet hoses attach to the washer. A clogged screen limits the flow.
Follow each water inlet hose and look for kinks.
Related codes
F20: another Maytag water inlet message, again for no water or insufficient supply.
F21: a drain problem, the other half of the fill and empty routine.
If the faucets, screens and hoses all look fine and FH remains, the next step is a technician visit. Reach the Bay Area team on (415) 649-2156 and mention the code, the washer’s model number and the three things you checked. The Maytag washer repair page lists what we handle in San Francisco.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so FH 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
FH indicates a water inlet problem: the front load washer receives no water or too little of it.
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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