Maytag Dryer error code
Maytag Dryer Error F3E3
Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).
Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically
Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).
- 2Locate inlet thermistor WP35001191 mounted near blower wheel
Locate inlet thermistor WP35001191 mounted near blower wheel inlet housing.
- 3Disconnect wiring harness from thermistor terminals
Disconnect wiring harness from thermistor terminals.
A quick explanation
What does F3E3 mean?
Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).
The answer you came for
How to fix Maytag dryer error F3E3
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically
Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).
- 2
Locate inlet thermistor WP35001191 mounted near blower wheel
Locate inlet thermistor WP35001191 mounted near blower wheel inlet housing.
- 3
Disconnect wiring harness from thermistor terminals
Disconnect wiring harness from thermistor terminals.
- 4
Set multimeter to resistance mode and measure across
Set multimeter to resistance mode and measure across thermistor leads at room temperature.
- 5
Normal reading
Normal reading: 10k-12k ohms at 70°F. F3E3 indicates short circuit—reading below 500 ohms.
- 6
Inspect thermistor body for cracks, moisture ingress, or
Inspect thermistor body for cracks, moisture ingress, or physical damage causing internal short.
- 7
Remove mounting screw securing thermistor to housing
Remove mounting screw securing thermistor to housing.
- 8
Install new thermistor WP35001191, ensuring sensor tip makes
Install new thermistor WP35001191, ensuring sensor tip makes full contact with incoming air stream.
- 9
Reconnect wiring harness with terminals fully seated—verify no
Reconnect wiring harness with terminals fully seated—verify no wire strands are exposed outside terminals.
- 10
Reinstall panel and run test cycle
Reinstall panel and run test cycle. Monitor inlet temperature in diagnostic mode if available—should track ambient temperature changes appropriately.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix Dryer Error Disconnect power and remove front lower panel (typically 2-3 screws at bottom front).Locate inlet thermistor WP35001191 mounted near blower wheel inlet housing.Disconnect wiring harness from thermistor terminals.Set multimeter to resistance mode and measure across thermistor leads at room temperature.Normal reading: 10k-12k ohms at 70°F. F3E3 indicates short circuit—reading below 500 ohms.Inspect thermistor body for cracks, moisture ingress, or physical damage causing internal short.Remove mounting screw securing thermistor to housing.Install new thermistor WP35001191, ensuring sensor tip makes full contact with incoming air stream.Reconnect wiring harness with terminals fully seated—verify no wire strands are exposed outside terminals.Reinstall panel and run test cycle. Monitor inlet temperature in diagnostic mode if available—should track ambient temperature changes appropriately. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: WP35001191
Price noted in the current guide: $28
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Maytag Dryer error F3E3 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.
When to stop
- Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
- Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
- Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.
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