Maytag MHW8150EW Front-load washer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Maytag MHW8150EW, organized around the engineering platform this front-load washer is built on.
- Brand
- Maytag
- Model
- MHW8150EW
- Engineering revisions
- MHW8150EW0
- Appliance
- Front-load washer
- Platform
- Front-load washer platform, documentation from about 2014
- Models on this platform
- 8 across Maytag, Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- 9 with explanations
- Service diagnostic mode
- Yes — a console-only test mode used by technicians to read stored codes and run component tests
- Service documentation
- Tech sheet (used by our technicians; not published)
Maytag MHW8150EW error codes
These are the fault codes documented for the platform this model belongs to. A code describes a condition the control detected; it does not by itself identify a failed part. Select a code for causes, safe checks and repair context.
| Code | Meaning | Areas involved |
|---|---|---|
| F1E1 | Main control fault | Main control board |
| F3E1 | Water level sensor fault | Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F5E2 | Door will not lock | Door lock (door latch) assembly, Wiring harness and connectors, Main control board |
| F6E3 | Main control and console communication | User interface / keypad board, Main control board, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F8E1 | Long fill / no fill | Water inlet valve, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Main control board |
| F8E2 | Dispenser system error | Detergent dispenser, Wiring harness and connectors |
| F8E3 | Overflow | Water inlet valve, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Drain pump |
| F8E4 | Flow meter fault | Water inlet valve |
| F9E1 | Long drain | Drain pump, Water-level pressure sensor and hose, Wiring harness and connectors |
Common washer problems
- Not draining
- Not spinning
- Not filling
- Leaking
- Not starting
- Shaking or noisy
- Door or lid locked
- Stops mid-cycle
- Bad odor
Typical washer repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Washer drain pump replacement | $180–$420 | Moderate |
| Washer water inlet valve replacement | $180–$360 | Light |
| Washer water-level pressure sensor repair | $180–$350 | Light |
| Front-load washer door lock replacement | $180–$400 | Moderate |
| Washer drive motor replacement | $300–$720 | Heavy |
| Washer motor control board replacement | $280–$600 | Moderate |
| Washer drive belt replacement | $180–$330 | Light |
| Washer suspension rods, springs or dampers replacement | $180–$440 | Moderate |
| Front-load washer tub bearing replacement | $550–$1,100 | Major |
| Front-load washer door boot seal replacement | $220–$510 | 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?
Washers typically last about 10–13 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2014, so the oldest units built on it are now around 12 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- Whirlpool WFW97HEDBD
- Whirlpool WFW97HEDC
- Whirlpool WFW97HEDU
- Whirlpool WFW97HEDW
- Maytag MHW8100DC
- Maytag MHW8100DW
- Maytag MHW8150EC
Need your Maytag MHW8150EW repaired in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.