Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- HC
- Appliance
- Washer
A Maytag top load washer displaying HC has its hot and cold hoses on the wrong inlets.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so HC 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
HC
HC means the cold hose is on the hot inlet and the hot hose is on the cold inlet.
What HC tells you
- Series: Maytag top load washers.
- Meaning: hot and cold inlet hoses installed incorrectly.
- Timing: shown once the wash cycle ends.
Correcting it
- Shut off the water supply.
- Switch the two hoses so cold goes to the cold inlet and hot goes to the hot inlet.
- Start a new cycle and see that the code does not return.
For hose installation questions, refer to the Installation Instructions.
Also see
LF covers a washer that takes too long to fill, and FH covers a water inlet problem on front load washers.
Washer service across the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas
A repeat HC after the hoses are swapped is a reason to call (844) 415-0954 for Maytag washer service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. The washer repair page explains more. Have the model number and your hose steps ready.
Source: HC – Error Code – Product Help; Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers
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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