Code overview
- Error code
- F3 E2 moisture sensor
- Appliance
- Dryer
F3 E2 on a Maytag dryer is a moisture sensor message, cleared with the Power button.
What this code means
F3 E2 moisture sensor
F3 E2 occurs when five consecutive loads are dried without registering moisture sensor data.
The F3 E2 error code on a Maytag dryer means the moisture sensor has not registered data for five consecutive loads. The same text is given for household and commercial dryers.
Clear it
Press the Power button. That clears the code and lets you restart the dryer. If the problem persists, call for service.
Two things to check
Is the dryer level?
If the dryer is not level, the clothes might not contact the moisture sensors inside the drum. Use a level and raise or lower the dryer feet. Dryer tops can be curved, so rely on the cabinet edge or another surface for the reading.
Was the load small?
A very small load or a lone item may miss the sensors. A larger load helps, as does an Automatic cycle in place of a Timed Dry cycle.
Power cycle
When the code lingers, switch the circuit breaker(s) off for one minute and back on, then run a time dry cycle and watch it for one minute.
Related codes
- F3E2: front moisture sensor strip open or shorted
- F3E7: rear moisture sensor strip open or shorted
- F3 E3: inlet thermistor, a different sensor
Maytag dryer service in Los Angeles
When F3 E2 stays after these steps, call (310) 882-7671 for dryer service in Los Angeles. Have the code, the model number and the checks you made ready. Details on Maytag dryer repair.
Source: F3 E2 – Error Code – Dryer – Product Help; F3 E2 – Error Code – Commercial Dryer – Product Help
Safety warning
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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