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SUD, Sud and Sd are three ways of writing one message, excessive suds, and Maytag uses it on both front load and top load machines.
Top load models
A suds reduction routine starts, and the washer should be left to finish it. Maytag’s rule is HE High-Efficiency detergent every time. Since HE products come in concentrations such as 2x, 4x and 8x, an overdose can stretch the cycle, oversuds and rinse poorly.
Front load models: what the long rinse means
Suds stop a front load washer from spinning out water, so it stretches the rinse on its own. Tumbling halts, extra rinse water goes in, and the break gives the bubbles time to collapse. Expect it to repeat more than once.
- Make sure the detergent is HE (High Efficiency), dosed as its maker says for soil level and load size.
- Think about the bleach. Liquid chlorine bleach sold as “no splash” or “easy pour” contains a thickener that foams, so use regular liquid bleach products.
- Inspect the drain hose for a kink or clog. A restricted hose or standpipe (drainpipe) can also bring up the code.
Related codes
- Sd / 5d: the top load page for this suds message.
- F0 E2: excessive suds in the washer basket.
- drn: the washer is taking too long to drain, which links to the drain hose check.
San Francisco washer repair for lingering suds codes
If the code stays after the detergent, bleach and drain hose checks, a technician is the next step. Call (415) 649-2156 for Maytag washer repair in San Francisco and the Bay Area, with the model number and the products you used in hand.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so SUD / Sd / Sud may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
