Maytag washer Ld: long drain
Ld means the drain pump was running but the control did not see the water level drop.
What Ld means
- Brand
- Maytag
- Appliance
- Top-load washer
- Code
- Ld
- Documented meaning
- Long drain
- Applies to
- 41 Maytag models on 4 platforms
- Can you keep using it?
- With caution
What the washer is detecting
While the drain pump runs, the control watches the level reading. If it does not fall within the allowed time, Ld flashes.
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 A clogged drain hose or drain pump.
- Documented A drain hose outlet higher than the installation instructions allow.
- Documented A pinched or plugged pressure hose, so the control does not see the level change.
- Documented A drain pump that does not run, checked with the pump test.
Safe checks you can make
- Pull the washer out carefully and check the drain hose for kinks or a section crushed against the wall.
- Make sure the hose outlet is not higher than the installation instructions allow and that 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
- Runs the drain pump test.
- Checks the pump inlet for debris and the pressure hose.
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. The washer will stop with water in the tub. If the hose checks do not clear it, have the drain system checked.
Maytag models documented with this code
- MTW6300TQ
- MTW6400TQ
- MTW6500TQ
- MTW6600TB
- MTW6600TQ
- MTW6700TB
- MTW6700TQ
- MVWB350YQ
- MVWB400VQ
- MVWB455YQ
- MVWB550YQ
- MVWB700BW
- MVWB700VQ
- MVWB725BG
- MVWB725BW
- MVWB750YW
And 25 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 Ld 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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