WHIRLPOOL · MAYTAGWASHER

Whirlpool & Maytag · Washing machine

Whirlpool F3E1 error code

Water level sensor

The washer can't detect the water level: the pressure sensor's signal is missing or out of range.

Same code on Maytag.

Worth repairing?

Get a quote first

It may just be the small pressure hose from the tub, but on many Whirlpool top-loaders the sensor is part of the main control board, so a failed sensor means a new board.

Can you do it yourself?

Engineer only

5 minutes to reset

Before you start

  • Unplug it before you touch anything inside.

What to do

  1. Unplug for 5 minutes

    Then plug back in and try again.

When to call an engineer

If it continues, schedule service.

A repair visit will usually check the pressure sensor and the thin air tube that connects it to the drum.

Before you book
  • Note the model and serial number. They're on a label inside the door, around the door frame or on the back.
  • Write down the exact code, and what the appliance was doing when it appeared.
  • Check whether it's still under warranty. If it is, the repair may cost you nothing.

Checked against

Last reviewed September 2026. Manufacturers update their pages, and your manual is the final word.

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