Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- Sd / 5d
- Appliance
- Washer
Sd, which may display as 5d, flags too many suds in a top load Maytag washer.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so Sd / 5d 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
Sd / 5d
Sd (or 5d) means the washer has excessive suds and is running a suds reduction routine.
Sd: too many suds in a top load washer
On top load Maytag washers the Sd code, which may appear as 5d, signals excessive suds. Sud on the display carries the same meaning.
Let the washer finish its routine
A suds reduction routine is underway. Leave the washer to continue rather than interrupting it.
About your detergent
Concentrations vary across HE detergents (2x, 4x, 8x), so go by the detergent manufacturer’s dosage for soil level and load size. Overdosing may mean longer cycles, oversudsing, poor rinsing and weaker cleaning. Large pre-measured pacs should be kept for large or heavily soiled loads.
See also
The front load version of this message is on the SUD page. A load that is not balanced is covered under uL.
Washer repair across our service metros
Our coverage includes the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. If Sd persists, phone (844) 415-0954 about Maytag washer repair, with the code and model number written down.
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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