What Is Diagnostic Code F20 For Maytag Front Washer Mean
- In my opinion the Maytag GE 3000 washer is a top rated washer if you ask me. And I only say that cause seems like I’m washing clothes everyday and it’s doing a great job of washing our clothes. I bought the Maytag GE 3000 washer back in 2009 I can’t remember what month but up until this year 2013 month of June is when it stop working.
- The code appears when you install the wrong main control board. Order and install the correct main control board for your washer. If the code appears when you're not replacing the main control board, then the main control board failed. Replace the main control board. See the repair guide to fix it yourself: Main control board: F3 E1.
The code appears when you install the wrong main control board. Order and install the correct main control board for your washer. If the code appears when you're not replacing the main control board, then the main control board failed. Replace the main control board. See the repair guide to fix it yourself: Main control board: F3 E1.
The F20 error deals with the water coming into the tub. The F20 code indicates the control didn't see any water enter the tub.You say water comes in and fills up to the bottom of the door before the error appears.There is a flow meter that tells the control water is coming into the washer. If the flow meter is faulty the error usually happens quickly.There is a pressure switch and the clear plastic hose may be kinked or even have a small hole in it. One thing to try is to remove the top of the washer and then pull the hose off the pressure switch and blow through it towards the tub to check for obstructions in the air dome.The drain hose should not be stuck down the standpipe to far. If the drain hose is stuck down the standpipe a siphon action ca occur. This means the water would fill and drain at the same time which might lead to the F20 error.Check the drain line first and then remove the top of the washer to access the pressure switch and pressure hose. With the washer empty remove the hose from the pressure switch located on the right side of the washer and blow through it to clear any debris blocking the pressure hose or air trap.If this doesn't help then most likely you will need to replace the W10156252 pressure switch.
It is available from the following link:Sears PartsDirect. I did just as decribed.still I get a F20 error, I replaced pressure switch, and replaced the water flow meters, and dissembled bottom drain hoses and cleaned the gunk and blew through the pressure hose and everything seems good and clean.The washer fills fine then flashed F20 error on any cycle.there for awhile it would work fine then start giving the error.now it errors every time and I have to press stop, drain, and then run a rinse, drain, and spin cycle manually. I thinking about checking start capacitor next.any help or ideas?
Maytag F20 Code Reset Directions
'F20' is a 'No Water Detect' error code. This usually means you have very little water entering the machine, or no water at all. The following link explains the error code in more detail and steps necessary to troubleshoot:Replacement parts (if required) can be purchased at any of the following websites:searspartsdirect.compcappliancerepair.comappliancepartspros.comrepairclinic.comPrices vary between sites, so shop and compare. The first three sites listed also have helpful exploded view parts illustrations to assist you with locating and properly identifying the parts you may need.NOTE: Each one of thes washers comes with a technical data sheet inside. The tech sheet lists all error codes, troubleshooting information, wiring diagrams, diagnostics procedures and illustrations.
To access, you need to remove the lower toe panel directly below the door. The screws are located under the bottom front edge. With the screws removed, the panel will drop down and can be removed. If the tech sheet is not located directly behind the toe panel, it will be affixed to one of the interior cabinet walls. I mention the tech sheet, because you may need to refer to it in order to accurately troubleshoot.
What Is Diagnostic Code F20 For Maytag Front Washer Mean Problems
If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this information is helpful to youPosted on Aug 11, 2011.