Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- F1 E5
- Appliance
- Dryer
F1 E5 on a Maytag dryer, with the owner steps from Maytag.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so F1 E5 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 E5
F1 E5 indicates there may be an issue with the control unit or the associated wiring.
The code
F1 E5 tells you the dryer sees a possible fault in its control unit or in the wiring tied to that unit.
Steps
- Touch POWER on the panel.
- Select a cycle.
- Press and hold START/PAUSE to see if the dryer starts.
- If it stays dead, unplug it.
After that
A dryer that stays off after these steps should be left unplugged until a technician has checked it.
Compare codes
- F1 E4 breaker reset version of the same message.
- F1E1 ACU fault on the commercial stack dryer.
- F1 E3 start-up steps like these.
Get Maytag dryer service
Owners in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas can call (844) 415-0954 about dryer repair. Note the code, the model number and anything you have already tried before dialing.
Source: F1E5 – 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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