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Maytag Dryer error codes
Current records for this brand and appliance type, grouped by verified code pages and common symptom patterns.
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Display-code format
Maytag dryer support mixes short messages such as AF, ERR, L2, and PF with grouped forms such as F1 E4 and F3 E1. AF may also appear as F4 E3 or Check Vent, while indicator availability and latch layout vary by model, so preserve the complete display and confirm the model guide.
Official display-code reference · Verified 2026-07-30
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Codes
L2Error code
Manufacturer guidance usually ties L2 to a condition where the dryer detected low or no line voltage.
PFError code
Usually indicates that the drying cycle was interrupted by a power failure.
AFError code
Maytag documents AF, F4 E3, and Check Vent as restricted-airflow alerts tied to the lint screen or exhaust path.
ERRError code
Maytag documents ERR when the dryer door has not been completely closed and latched.
F1 E4Error code
Usually indicates a possible control-unit or associated-wiring issue.
F3 E1Error code
On supported Maytag dryers, F3 E1 usually indicates an exhaust-thermistor alert.