Category: Maytag

How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error SY EF
Problem: Evaporator fan motor failure or wiring fault preventing communication with main control board

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Unplug refrigerator for safety.
2. Remove freezer rear interior panel to access evaporator assembly.
3. Inspect fan blade for ice obstruction or physical damage.
4. Disconnect fan motor harness and test resistance: should read 50-200Ω across motor terminals.
5. If open/infinite resistance, replace evaporator fan motor WPW
6. Check wiring harness between fan and main control board WPW10868991 for pinched wires or corroded connectors at J2 connector.
7. Reassemble and verify fan operates during cooling cycle.
8. Clear code by pressing Door Alarm + Freezer Temp Down for 3 seconds.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error SY CF
Problem: Condenser fan motor failure or wiring fault interrupting communication with main control board

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Pull refrigerator forward and unplug.
2. Remove lower rear access panel.
3. Locate condenser fan motor (mounted near compressor).
4. Inspect for dust/debris blocking blades – clean condenser coils thoroughly first.
5. Disconnect motor harness and test resistance: 50-150Ω indicates good motor.
6. If motor seized or open circuit, replace condenser fan motor WPW
7. Check voltage at harness: should read 120VAC when compressor runs. No voltage indicates failed relay on main control board W
8. Reinstall panel and verify fan runs when compressor activates.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error SY IC
Problem: Ice maker communication failure due to faulty ice maker module, wiring harness damage, or control board issue

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2. Remove ice bin and inspect ice maker mold for jammed cubes – clear any obstructions.
3. Locate ice maker module (typically upper freezer wall).
4. Disconnect harness and inspect for corrosion/water damage at connector pins.
5. Test ice maker thermostat continuity: should close below 15°F.
6. Manually advance ice maker by inserting insulated screwdriver into test terminals to verify harvest cycle operation.
7. If no response, replace ice maker assembly WPW
8. If ice maker tests good but code persists, check wiring harness WPW10312695 between ice maker and main board.
9. Last resort: replace main control board W10868991 after verifying all other components.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error SY CE
Problem: Communication error between user interface board and main control board during power-up sequence

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Unplug refrigerator for 15 minutes to reset electronics.
2. After reboot, if code returns: remove kickplate grille and locate main control board (rear lower compartment).
3. Inspect all wire harness connections – especially J1 (power) and J7 (UI communication) – for loose/corroded pins.
4. Disconnect and reconnect each connector 3 times to clean contacts.
5. Check continuity of communication wires (typically white/red pair) between UI board WPW10366217 and main board W
6. Test UI board output: with multimeter on DC voltage, measure between J7 pins 1-2 while pressing display buttons – should fluctuate 3-5VDC.
7. If no signal, replace UI board.
8. If signal present but main board doesn’t respond, replace main control board W
9. After replacement, MUST program board using model-specific code from serial plate (e.g.,
10. via Door Alarm + Freezer Down key sequence.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error SY RC
Problem: Relay control fault on main board – compressor or damper relay stuck open/closed causing temperature regulation failure

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Unplug unit.
2. Remove rear lower access panel to expose main control board W
3. Visually inspect board for burnt components near relay locations (K1 compressor relay, K2 damper relay).
4. With power restored briefly (use extreme caution), measure voltage at compressor terminals during cooling demand – should read 120VAC when relay energizes.
5. If no voltage but board receives proper input signals, relay has failed internally.
6. Check damper operation in fresh food section: should open/close during temperature changes. Stuck damper indicates failed damper motor WPW10662480 OR relay controlling it.
7. Replace main control board W10868991 if relay tests faulty.
8. IMPORTANT: After replacement, enter programming mode (Door Alarm + Freezer Down 3 sec), input correct program code from serial plate sticker, then press Freezer Down until code flashes to save. Failure to program correctly causes PE0000 error.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error SY E2
Problem: Freezer thermistor out of range – sensor reading implausible temperature (< -25°F or > 80°F) indicating open/short circuit

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Unplug refrigerator.
2. Locate freezer thermistor: behind rear interior panel near evaporator coils (small white sensor clipped to evaporator tubing).
3. Disconnect thermistor harness.
4. Measure resistance at room temperature (70°F): should read 8,000-10,000Ω. At 32°F: ~7,964Ω. At 0°F: ~23,345Ω.
5. If reading infinite (open) or 0Ω (short), replace thermistor WPW
6. If resistance within spec, check wiring harness continuity back to main board J3 connector – look for pinched wires near hinge areas.
7. If wiring good but code persists, test defrost thermostat WPW10316428 (clipped to evaporator) – should read closed below 40°F.
8. Last resort: main control board W10868991 has failed ADC circuit – replace board and reprogram.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error PF
Problem: Power failure detected – voltage interruption >2 seconds causing control board reset

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Press CANCEL button to clear display.
2. Verify household circuit breaker hasn’t tripped – reset if needed.
3. Check power cord connection at wall outlet and refrigerator terminal block.
4. Test outlet voltage: must be 110-125VAC. Low voltage (<105V) can trigger PF code.
5. Inspect main control board for blown thermal fuse (small white component near power input) – replace if open circuit.
6. If PF recurs frequently without actual outages, suspect failing main control board W10868991 with unstable power regulation circuit.
7. Note: PF is informational only – refrigerator will resume normal operation after power restoration unless underlying electrical fault exists.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error dE
Problem: Door ajar condition detected >10 minutes – door switch failure or physical obstruction preventing proper closure

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Visually inspect both doors for obstructions (ice buckets, drawers not fully closed, food items protruding).
2. Check door gaskets for tears/ripping that prevent sealing.
3. Test door switches: locate microswitches at door frame (typically 2 per door). With door closed, switch plunger should depress fully.
4. Disconnect switch harness and test continuity: should read closed circuit when plunger depressed.
5. Replace faulty door switch WPW10358373 (typically $12-18 each).
6. If switches test good but code persists, check wiring harness continuity between switches and main board.
7. Rare case: main control board W10868991 misreading switch inputs – replace board only after verifying all switches/wiring.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error PE0000
Problem: Programming error – main control board not programmed with correct model-specific code after replacement or memory corruption

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Enter programming mode: Press and hold Door Alarm key, then within 2 seconds press and hold Freezer Temp Down key. Release Door Alarm after 3 seconds – display should show ‘PE’.
2. Locate Program Code on serial plate sticker inside refrigerator wall (after word ‘CODE’ – e.g., ‘0302’).
3. Press Refrigerator Temp Up/Down keys to set first digit, Freezer Temp Up/Down for subsequent digits.
4. After entering all 4 digits, press and hold Freezer Temp Down until code flashes (3 seconds) to save.
5. If display shows ‘
6. 8′ during programming: board is defective or incompatible – verify replacement board matches original part number exactly (W10868991 vs W10890094 have different firmware).
7. If correct code won’t save: main control board has failed EEPROM – replace board with genuine OEM part.
8. NEVER use generic/unprogrammed boards – will cause permanent PE0000 fault.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026
How to Fix Maytag Refrigerator Error Er
Problem: General system error – main control board detected uncorrectable fault in compressor drive circuit or sensor array

How to Fix Refrigerator Error
1. Unplug refrigerator for 10 minutes to reset microprocessor.
2. If Er returns immediately on power-up: main board failure likely.
3. Remove rear access panel and inspect main control board W10868991 for visible damage (burnt components, bulging capacitors near compressor terminals).
4. Test compressor start relay/overload separately – remove from compressor pins and shake; rattling indicates failed relay. Replace relay kit if faulty before condemning board.
5. Measure resistance across compressor windings (common to start/run): should read 3-10Ω each with no shorts to ground.
6. If compressor tests good but Er persists, main board has failed compressor drive circuit – replace W10868991 and reprogram with correct code.
7. Note: Er code often appears with compressor not starting – always verify sealed system integrity before board replacement.
Still Not Working?

If the replacement part didn’t fix the issue, you may have a wiring problem or main board failure.
February 14, 2026