Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F1 E4
- Appliance
- Dryer
F1 E4 on a Maytag dryer: breaker reset and a 5 minute watch.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 E4 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 E4
F1 E4 indicates there may be an issue with the control unit or the associated wiring.
What you see
The display reads F1 E4. Maytag says this can mean a problem with the control unit or the wiring linked to it.
What to do first
- Shut off power to the dryer at its breaker, and keep it off for 5 minutes.
- Restore the power.
- Choose a timed dry cycle and start it.
- Stay near the dryer for 5 minutes and confirm F1 E4 does not come back.
Next
Should the code come back, the dryer is due for service.
Related codes
- F1 E3 control unit or wiring, started from the POWER button.
- F1 E5 the same wording for a related code.
Request dryer repair
Service-center calls at (844) 415-0954 cover the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Read out the displayed code and model number, and say what you have already done; details on dryer repair are on our site.
Source: F1 E4 – Error Code – Dryer – 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.
Sources & references
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