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Maytag Washing Machine Error Code F2E3

Reviewed by the ApplianceErrors Editorial Team · Verified against manufacturer service documentation · Last verified: July 19, 2026
⚠ Medium Severity 🔧🔧 Moderate DIY

Control / user interface fault — communication mismatch

The most common cause of the F2E3 error on a Maytag washing machine is wiring/connector between control and UI loose (~50% of cases); start with: power cycle.

💰 DIY cost: $60–$170 👨‍🔧 Pro cost: $150–$320 Save $90+ by doing it yourself
Maytag Washing Machine error code F2E3 on the display panel
How the F2E3 code appears on a Maytag washing machine display

What Does Error Code F2E3 Mean on a Maytag Washing Machine?

Control / user interface fault — communication mismatch.

F2E3 is a communication fault: the main control board and the user interface are not exchanging data consistently. The control expects a valid handshake with the UI over the connecting harness; when messages are corrupted, delayed, or absent, this code sets. Symptoms include unresponsive buttons or cycles that will not start. Unlike a pure UI-power fault, F2E3 points to the link itself — a loose connector, a failing UI board, or a control board that stops acknowledging the interface.

Models affected: Maytag top-load and front-load washers with electronic controls and a separate user interface board, roughly 2015 onward
What owners report: Owners commonly report this appears after a power surge or when buttons suddenly stop responding mid-use. A simple unplug-and-reseat of the harness often clears it, and many find the fault was just a partially seated connector rather than a failed board.

What Causes Error Code F2E3?

Here are the most common causes in order of frequency. Start with the most likely cause before moving to the next:

  1. 1
    Wiring/connector between control and UI loose 50% of cases
  2. 2
    User interface board failure 30% of cases
  3. 3
    Main control board fault 20% of cases

How to Fix Maytag Washing Machine Error Code F2E3

🔧🔧 Moderate DIY Est. time: 30–60 min
⚡ Safety first: Unplug the appliance before opening any panels or touching internal components.
  1. 1

    Power cycle

    Unplug for 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Reseat the UI connector

    Check and firmly reseat the harness between the user interface and the main control.

  3. 3

    Replace the user interface board

    If the connection is sound but F2E3 persists.

    🔩 Maytag washer user interface board ($60–$170)
    ⚠️ Unplug before servicing.

How to Reset Error Code F2E3

Unplug 1 minute and reseat the UI connector. Replace the UI board if F2E3 persists.

Note: If the error returns after resetting, the underlying issue has not been resolved. Work through the fix steps above.

Full Maytag washer reset guide → Enter diagnostic mode →

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When to Call a Professional

If a new UI board and F2E3 persists, the main control board has failed.

Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150–$320

Related Error Codes

F1E1
Main electronic control board failure
⚠ High Severity

Same Code on Other Brands

Error code F2E3 appears on these other brands too. See every brand that shows F2E3 →

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Whirlpool Washing Machine F2E3
Cycle fault — control detects a mismatch or stuck cycle state

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep using my Maytag Washing Machine when error F2E3 appears? +
You often can for a cycle or two, but the control-panel issue behind F2E3 will keep interrupting normal operation until it is fixed. Plan the repair rather than ignoring the code.
What most commonly causes F2E3 on a Maytag Washing Machine? +
Across reported Maytag washing machine repairs, the most frequent is wiring/connector between control and UI loose (50% of cases), user interface board failure (30%), then main control board fault (20%). Check them in that order before replacing any parts.
F2E3 keeps coming back after a reset — what should I check next? +
A reset only clears the stored F2E3 fault; if it returns, the control-panel problem is still present. Move on to the physical checks — power cycle, then reseat the UI connector — since the code will reappear until the root cause is resolved. This is a moderate job — a multimeter and some disassembly are usually involved.
How much does it cost to fix Maytag Washing Machine error F2E3? +
A DIY repair typically runs $60–$170 in parts, versus $150–$320 for a professional service call, so handling it yourself saves around $90. Expect the work to take roughly 30–60 minutes.
Which Maytag Washing Machine models show error F2E3? +
F2E3 is documented on Maytag top-load and front-load washers with electronic controls and a separate user interface board, roughly 2015 onward. Other units sharing the same control platform can display it too, so the fixes here generally transfer across the series.

Sources & References

Content verified against manufacturer service documentation. Last verified: July 19, 2026.

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