Maytag dishwasher support & repair
Troubleshooting, error codes and repair costs for Maytag dishwashers. Our data covers 367 Maytag dishwasher models across 39 engineering platforms.
Common Maytag dishwasher problems
Dishwasher not draining
A dishwasher that leaves a pool of dirty water is blocked somewhere between the filter and the sink drain: a clogged…
Dishwasher not cleaning dishes
When dishes come out dirty, the service documentation starts with the cycle choice, the filters and whether the spray…
Dishwasher not filling with water
A dishwasher that won't fill is checked at the supply first: the shutoff valve under the sink and the supply line…
Dishwasher not drying dishes
Poor drying is checked first as a settings and supplies issue: no rinse aid, the heated dry option off, or plastics…
Dishwasher leaking
A dishwasher leak is traced by where and when the water appears. Suds from the wrong detergent, a unit that is not…
Dishwasher won't start
A dishwasher that won't start is first checked for power and a latched door. The control lock, a delay start, a paused…
Dishwasher lights blinking
Blinking lights on a dishwasher are messages. A slowly blinking Start/Resume light means the cycle is paused, a…
Maytag dishwasher error codes
| Code | Meaning | Models |
|---|---|---|
| F1E1 | Control: pilot relay stuck on / Control: ACU relay or triac failure (varies by model) | 27 |
| F1E2 | Control: software issue | 15 |
| F2E1 | User interface: stuck key | 17 |
| F2E2 | User interface: no response from UI | 15 |
| F3E1 | Thermistor/OWI: open / Thermistor/OWI: open or shorted (varies by model) | 27 |
| F3E2 | Thermistor/OWI: shorted / OWI: failed calibration (varies by model) | 27 |
| F3E3 | OWI: failed calibration | 18 |
| F4E2 | Heater: open, unplugged or failed relay | 11 |
| F4E3 | Wash motor: motor not running / Heater: relay shorted or heater failed (varies by model) | 27 |
| F5E1 | Door switch: door stuck open | 18 |
| F5E2 | Door switch: door stuck closed | 17 |
| F6E1 | Inlet water: low or no water / User interface: no response from ACU (varies by model) | 18 |
| F6E2 | Inlet water: fill valve electrical problem | 18 |
| F6E3 | Inlet water: suds or air in pump | 18 |
| F6E4 | Inlet water: float switch open (overfill) | 18 |
| F6E8 | Inlet water: water softener regeneration valve electrical problem | 3 |
| F7E1 | Heating: no heat / Wash motor failure (varies by model) | 27 |
| F7E2 | Heating: heater stuck on / Variable-speed wash motor failure (varies by model) | 27 |
| F7E4 | RIF filter plugged | 11 |
| F8E1 | Inlet water: no water / tap closed / Draining: slow drain (varies by model) | 12 |
| F8E2 | Draining: drain motor electrical problem / Inlet water: fill valve electrical problem (varies by model) | 27 |
| F8E3 | Draining: drain stuck on / Inlet water: very low water, suds or air in pump (varies by model) | 26 |
| F8E4 | Overfill / float switch open | 11 |
| F8E5 | Inlet water: fill valve stuck open | 11 |
| F9E1 | Draining: not draining / Diverter: can't find position (varies by model) | 13 |
| F9E2 | Draining: drain motor electrical problem / Diverter: stuck on (varies by model) | 13 |
| F9E3 | Diverter: disk missing | 4 |
| F10E1 | Other: dispenser electrical problem | 18 |
| F10E3 | Other: drying fan error | 18 |
| F10E5 | Diverter leak detected | 11 |
| 1-1 | Control: pilot relay stuck on | 115 |
| 1-2 | Control: software issue | 115 |
| 2-1 | User interface: stuck key | 115 |
| 2-2 | User interface: no response from UI | 33 |
| 3-1 | Thermistor/OWI: open | 115 |
| 3-2 | Thermistor/OWI: shorted | 115 |
| 3-3 | OWI: failed calibration | 115 |
| 4-3 | Wash motor: motor not running | 115 |
| 5-1 | Door switch: door stuck open | 115 |
| 5-2 | Door switch: door stuck closed | 115 |
| 6-1 | Inlet water: low or no water | 115 |
| 6-2 | Inlet water: fill valve electrical problem | 115 |
| 6-3 | Inlet water: suds or air in pump | 115 |
| 6-4 | Inlet water: float switch open (overfill) | 115 |
| 6-6 | Inlet water: cool water | 82 |
| 6-7 | Inlet water: flow meter | 112 |
| 6-8 | Inlet water: water softener regeneration valve electrical problem | 112 |
| 7-1 | Heating: no heat | 115 |
| 7-2 | Heating: heater stuck on | 115 |
| 8-1 | Draining: slow drain | 115 |
| 8-2 | Draining: drain motor electrical problem | 115 |
| 8-3 | Draining: drain stuck on | 115 |
| 9-1 | Diverter: can't find position | 19 |
| 9-2 | Diverter: stuck on | 19 |
| 9-3 | Diverter: disk missing | 19 |
| 9-4 | Diverter: lower spray arm error | 19 |
| 10-1 | Other: dispenser electrical problem | 115 |
| 10-2 | Other: vent wax motor electrical problem | 79 |
| 10-3 | Other: drying fan error | 112 |
How Maytag dishwashers are organized
Models are grouped by engineering platform: models on the same platform share their service documentation, fault-code list and most diagnostic steps, even when they carry different brand names. That is why we ask for the model number when you have it.
| Type | Docs from | Models | Codes | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher | 2012 | 60 | 24 | MDB4709BWB, MDB4709BWQ, MDB4709BWS |
| Dishwasher | 2011 | 36 | 0 | MDB4709AWQ, MDB4709AWW, MDB6709AWW |
| Dishwasher | 2005 | 36 | 0 | MDB4651AWQ, MDB4651AWS, MDB4651AWW |
| Dishwasher | 2005 | 19 | 0 | MDB7751AWB, MDB7751AWQ, MDB7751AWS |
| Dishwasher | 2011 | 18 | 24 | MDB4409PAB, MDB4409PAS, MDB4409PAW |
| Dishwasher | 2014 | 17 | 27 | MDB4949SDE, MDB4949SDH, MDB4949SDM |
| Dishwasher | 2018 | 15 | 0 | MDB5100AWB, MDB5100AWQ, MDB5100AWW |
| Dishwasher | 2016 | 14 | 43 | MDB4949SDZ, MDB4949SHB, MDB4949SHW |
| Dishwasher | 2008 | 12 | 0 | MDB5601AWB, MDB5651AWB, MDB5651AWS |
| Dishwasher | 2005 | 12 | 0 | MDB7755AWB, MDB7755AWQ, MDB7755AWS |
Maytag dishwasher repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Dishwasher drain pump replacement | $180–$400 | Moderate |
| Dishwasher water inlet valve replacement | $180–$360 | Light |
| Dishwasher door latch replacement | $180–$350 | Light |
| Dishwasher door switch replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Dishwasher detergent dispenser replacement | $180–$370 | Moderate |
| Dishwasher thermistor or turbidity sensor replacement | $180–$330 | Light |
| Dishwasher diverter motor replacement | $180–$390 | Moderate |
| Dishwasher heating element or drying fan replacement | $190–$410 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Dishwashers typically last 9–12 years. Use the repair-or-replace guide to weigh age, repair cost and condition.
Maytag dishwasher models
A selection of models with the most complete data. Use the lookup above for any model.
- MDB8959SKB
- MDB8959SKK
- MDB8959SKW
- MDB8959SKZ
- MDB9959SKZ
- MDB9979SKZ
- MDTS4224PZ
- MDB4949SDZ
- MDB4949SHB
- MDB4949SHW
- MDB4949SHZ
- MDB7949SDZ
- MDB7959SHZ
- MDB7979SHZ
- MDB8979SFZ
- MDB8989SHB
- MDB8989SHK
- MDB8989SHW
- MDB8989SHZ
- MDB4949SDQ
- MDB4709BWB
- MDB4709BWQ
- MDB4709BWS
- MDB4709BWW
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