Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F1 E3
- Appliance
- Dryer
F1 E3 on a Maytag dryer: try the POWER, cycle and START/PAUSE sequence.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 E3 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
What this code means
F1 E3
F1 E3 indicates there may be an issue with the control unit or the associated wiring.
Meaning of F1 E3
A display showing F1 E3 signals a possible fault in the dryer’s control unit or in the wiring that connects to it.
Owner sequence
- Touch POWER.
- Select any cycle.
- Hold the START/PAUSE button until the dryer starts.
- No start? Pull the plug.
Where it goes from there
Control and wiring faults sit inside the cabinet, so the repair belongs to a technician once the dryer is unplugged.
Other codes to compare
- F1 E1 reset steps by breaker.
- F1 E4 same control unit wording, with a breaker reset.
- F1E1 ACU fault.
Maytag dryer service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
Our service center handles Maytag dryer repair across the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Phone (844) 415-0954, with the code, model number and the steps you tried to hand.
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.
Sources & references
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