Code overview
Content status: Verified
- Error code
- Ld
- Appliance
- Washer
Ld means a top load Maytag washer is slow to drain, and the drain hose is the first place to look.
Model compatibility: Maytag reuses codes across series and model years, so Ld 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
Ld
Ld is a long drain alert from the drain pump system.
Overview
The washer is slow to empty its water. Maytag lists Ld for top load washers.
Checks
- Is the drain hose end inside the standpipe by more than 4.5″ (114 mm)? If so, correct the installation.
- Fit the drain hose form and secure it to the drainpipe or tub, with no tape across the opening.
- Keep the hose end above 36 inches from the floor, or the washer can siphon by filling and draining at once.
- Rule out a kinked or clogged hose.
Other top load codes
See LdU if objects on the lid are the issue, or LF if filling takes too long.
Washer repair in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas
Where the checks do not stop Ld, call (844) 415-0954 for Maytag washer service in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas. Further reading sits on the washer repair page. Have the model number and a description of the hose setup ready.
Source: Ld – Error Code – 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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