Maytag Dryer F22
F22 on a Maytag dryer is a temperature-sensing message on many models. Clean the lint screen, look at the vent you can reach, and stop the dryer if it feels too hot.
Code overview
- Error code
- F22
- Appliance
- Dryer
F22 on a Maytag dryer. Check lint and the visible vent; do not run it if the cabinet is unusually hot.
This F22 page is a Maytag dryer exhaust/heat-sensing guide. Copy the door-well model number, clean the lint screen, and stop if the cabinet is unusually hot.
What this code means
F22
Maytag dryers often use F22 when exhaust-temperature sensing looks wrong to the control. A restricted vent can contribute to heat problems, but F22 is not a synonym for “clean the lint trap and you are done.” Confirm the code against your model. Overheating is a reason to stop, not to keep testing loads.
Symptoms you may notice
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F22 on the control
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Clothes still damp after a long cycle
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A cabinet or exhaust that feels hotter than you are used to
Possible causes
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A lint screen or visible duct restriction
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An exhaust thermistor or related circuit the control is flagging
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A control reading that does not match actual airflow — diagnosis has to separate those
Safe checks you can make
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Write F22 as displayed and copy the model number from the door well
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Clean the lint screen and look at the first stretch of duct you can see without moving the dryer
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Feel (carefully) whether the cabinet is unusually hot after a short run — if it is, stop
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Note whether the drum still turns
Safety warning
Dryers are a fire risk when airflow or temperature sensing is wrong. If you smell burning, see scorch marks, or the cabinet is too hot to touch comfortably, stop and keep the area clear.
What not to attempt
- Do not bypass a thermistor or safety thermostat
- Do not run the dryer with a crushed or disconnected vent
- Do not open the control housing while it is powered
When to call a technician
If F22 remains after a clean lint screen and a visible vent check, book diagnosis. Mention cycle length, heat, and whether the vent runs a long or tight path — without guessing the part.
Frequently asked questions
Cleaning the screen is the owner-safe first step. F22 still needs model-specific interpretation if it returns.
No, not if the dryer is overheating or the code repeats.
The display, the model label, and the lint screen / visible duct if that is easy and safe.
Tell us what’s wrong — we’ll take it from there
Share a few details and we’ll confirm an appointment. Prefer to talk? Call us and we’ll help right away.