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Tessa Brandt Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeLdU
ApplianceWasher
If a top load Maytag washer shows LdU, the lid is staying locked. The washer has detected objects sitting on the lid, and they keep it from unlocking.
The fix
Take everything off the top of the washer. A laundry basket is the example Maytag gives.
Related codes
dLO: the lid is not locking at all, the opposite complaint.
dU: the same lid-cannot-unlock message in its dU form.
F22: a lock issue at the front door of a front load washer.
Washer repair across the Bay Area
With the lid cleared and LdU still on the display, a technician needs to look at the washer. Phone (415) 649-2156 about Maytag washer repair in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area. Say what was sitting on the lid and read out the model number.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so LdU 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
LdU means the washer senses objects on its lid, so the lid cannot unlock.
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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