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Maytag Washer F3E3 Code (Sensing Fault, Reset Required)

F3E3 sits in the sensing family, and Maytag publishes a reset procedure for it without naming a component. The F3 codes as a group concern what the washer measures about water and load, so this is best read as a…

What F3E3 Means

F3E3 sits in the sensing family, and Maytag publishes a reset procedure for it without naming a component. The F3 codes as a group concern what the washer measures about water and load, so this is best read as a measurement the control could not trust.

Common Causes of F3E3

  • Transient sensing fault cleared by a reset
  • Sensor wiring connector loose
  • Sensor failing
  • Control board not interpreting the sensor correctly

🔧 One Safe Check You Can Try

Unplug the machine for five minutes, restore power and run a short cycle. Watch the fill and the drain: if either behaves oddly, mention it when booking the diagnosis, because the F3 family covers level and temperature sensing and the visible behaviour tells the technician which one to test first. If the cycle runs normally and the code stays away, it was transient.

⚠ Why You Shouldn't Go Further Than That

  • The sensors sit inside the cabinet next to live wiring, so this stops at a power reset.

Opening a panel to inspect or repair something yourself doesn't automatically cancel your manufacturer's warranty — but it can risk accidental damage, and some manufacturers do have specific service conditions. Check your product's warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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FAQ

F3E3 FAQ

Not for this code. Its page gives the reset only, which is why no specific part is named here.

One occurrence, yes. A repeating F3 code will eventually stop a cycle mid-load.

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