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Maytag Dryer F3 E3 Error Code
Inlet thermistor failure on Maytag dryers.
The inlet thermistor sits where heated air enters the drum. An F3 E3 code says its reading makes no sense to the control, which usually comes down to a dead sensor or a wiring fault between it and the board.
Compatible models
Sears PartsDirect lists F3 E3 for the Maytag Centennial line.
Also shown as
Sears PartsDirect gives about 50,000 ohms at room temperature as the normal reading on Centennial dryers (a technician check).
Difficulty
Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.
Not sure you are reading the code right? See how to read Maytag dryer codes.
How to fix Maytag F3 E3
Power cycle the dryer
Leave the breaker(s) off for a minute, then restore power and run a heated Timed Dry while you watch the display.
Have the model number ready
Find the model and serial number on the label around the door opening before you call for service, so the technician can bring the right sensor.
When to call a technician
Testing the inlet thermistor means taking panels off, so a returning code is a technician job. Never bypass a sensor or thermostat to get heat back. On a gas dryer, a gas smell means getting out and calling the gas company from a neighbor's or outside.
Parts linked to F3 E3
These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Maytag models show the F3 E3 code?
Sears PartsDirect lists F3 E3 for the Maytag Centennial line.
Can I fix Maytag F3 E3 myself?
Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but F3 E3 usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.
Other Maytag dryer codes
- AF / F4 E3Airflow restricted: check the lint screen and vent
- PFPower failure interrupted the cycle
- L2 / F4 E4Low or missing line voltage on an electric dryer
- ERRDoor isn't closed and latched
- F2 E1A control panel button is stuck
- F2 E4 / F2 E5Control panel internal fault
- F1 E1Main control board fault (motor relay)
- F1 E3 / F1 E4Control unit or wiring problem
- F3 E1Exhaust thermistor failure
- F3 E2Moisture sensor failure
- F4 E1 / F4 E2Heater relay failure
- F6 E2 / F6 E3Communication failure between boards
- F7 E1Motor system error
Last reviewed 2026-10-20. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.