Maytag washer F0E8: too much leftover water
F0E8 means the washer found more water left in the tub than it expects at that point in the cycle.
What F0E8 means
- Brand
- Maytag
- Appliance
- Top-load washer
- Code
- F0E8
- Documented meaning
- Too much leftover water
- Applies to
- 38 Maytag models on 7 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
What the washer is detecting
The control checks the water level after draining steps. If too much water remains (a water ring around the load), it stores F0E8 and may stop.
Causes listed for this condition
In the order the service documentation checks them. Documented causes come from the manufacturer's service documentation for these platforms; possible causes are based on how the system works; unconfirmed marks common assumptions that the documentation does not support.
- Documented Water left in the tub that was not pumped out; running a Drain & Spin is the documented first step.
- Possible A slow drain path: a kinked drain hose, a clogged household drain or debris at the pump.
Safe checks you can make
- Run a Drain & Spin cycle with the basket empty and see whether the tub empties.
- Check the drain hose for kinks and make sure the household drain is not backing up.
Further diagnosis requires opening the appliance. Beyond the owner checks, diagnosis involves removing panels, testing components and checking wiring. We describe what a technician investigates, not how to do it yourself.
What a technician checks
- Confirms the pump runs and moves water.
- Checks the pressure (level) reading after a drain.
Typical repairs and cost
Depending on what diagnosis finds, this code can lead to one of these repairs:
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Washer drain pump replacement | $180–$420 | Moderate |
| Washer water-level pressure sensor repair | $180–$350 | Light |
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.
Can you keep using it?
Use with caution. Run Drain & Spin first. If water keeps remaining in the tub, treat it like a drain problem and have it checked.
Maytag models documented with this code
- MTW4200SW
- MTW4205SW
- MTW5205TW
- MTW5600RU
- MTW5600RW
- MTW5605RU
- MTW5605RW
- MTW6200RF
- MTW6200RR
- MTW6200RW
- MTW6205RF
- MTW6205RR
- MTW6205RW
- MTW7200RF
- MTW7200RR
- MTW7200RW
And 22 more. Use the model lookup to check yours.
Related problems and codes
Other codes documented on the same Maytag platforms:
Repair or replace?
A fault code alone rarely justifies replacing a washer. Most F0E8 repairs involve a single component once diagnosed. Replacement becomes worth considering when the unit is near the end of its typical 10–13-year life and the diagnosed repair is a major one. See the repair-or-replace guide.
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