Maytag Washer F7 E8 Code Motor Drive Module Over Temperature
Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F7 E8
- Appliance
- Washer
A front load Maytag washer displaying F7 E8 is reporting an over-temperature condition in the motor drive module.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F7 E8 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
F7 E8
The motor drive module is over temperature on a front load washer.
Summary
- Washer: Maytag front load
- Code: F7 E8
- Meaning: motor drive module over temperature
- Maytag’s step: reset the control by removing power for 5 minutes
How to reset
Much as with restarting a computer, a power reset can occasionally clear a washer fault. Unplug the washer, give it 5 minutes, and plug it in again.
You may also be seeing
- F7 E7 when the motor is unable to reach target RPM
- F7 E9 when the rotor is locked
- F7 EA when a motor phase is lost
Washer service across the metro areas we cover
For a return of F7 E8 on a Maytag washer in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas, contact (844) 415-0954. Have the model number handy. You can also browse washer repair.
Source: F7 E8 – Front Load Washer – Product Help – Maytag Product Help
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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