Maytag washer F8E1 code: long fill or low water flow

The washer is taking too long to fill. Closed taps, kinked fill hoses or a drain hose pushed too far into the standpipe are the usual causes.

Likely causes

Listed from most to least common.

1. Hot or cold water tap closed or only partly open
2. Fill hoses kinked or not connected
3. Anti-flood device in the water line limiting flow
4. Drain hose more than 4.5 inches into the standpipe, so the washer siphons
5. Clogged inlet filter screens
6. Faulty water inlet valve

How to fix the F8E1 code

Unplug the washer or switch it off at the breaker before removing any panel or filter.

1. 1

   Step 1: Open both taps

   Turn the hot and cold taps behind the washer fully on. Maytag washers need both supplies connected and on.

2. 2

   Step 2: Check the fill hoses

   Make sure neither hose is kinked, crushed or frozen. Remove any anti-flood device fitted in the line.

3. 3

   Step 3: Check the drain hose depth

   Only about 4.5 inches of the drain hose should be inside the standpipe. Use the U-shaped hose form and do not tape the hose into the drain.

4. 4

   Step 4: Clean the inlet screens

   Turn off the water, unplug the washer and remove the hoses at the back. Rinse the mesh screens and refit.

5. 5

   Step 5: Clear the code and restart

   Press Start/Pause once to clear the code (Pause/Cancel twice, then Power on front-load models). Start the cycle again.

You'll need: Needle-nose pliers, towel, bucket.

Parts that may need replacing

Check your model number on the label inside the door or on the back before ordering.

• Maytag washer water inlet valveCheck prices
• Washer inlet hosesCheck prices

When to call a technician

If both taps are open, the hoses are clear and the drain hose is set correctly but the washer still will not fill, the inlet valve needs testing.

A typical repair for this code costs $120–$280 in the US, including parts and labor. Prices vary by area and model.

Models this applies to

• Front-load washers (MHW series, including Maxima)
• Top-load HE washers (MVW series, including Bravos)
• Older Centennial top-load washers with electronic controls

Codes can differ slightly between models. Your owner's manual is the final word and is available from Maytag support.

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