Maytag Epic Z Series F-30 Error Code Fix

Maytag Epic Z Series F-30 Error Code Fix


When your Maytag Epic series washing machine or dryer offers an error code instead of finishing your load of laundry it's very disappointing. After the initial sigh, you start to wonder - is this one of those expensive errors that will cost me a ton, or is it something simple that I can fix it a couple of minutes.


When it happened to me I put it off for a couple of days. I really didn't want to have to deal with another error code. I was afraid of the potential repair cost and started imagining calling a repairman in and not just the cost, but also how long our laundry would be piling up for.


Let's start with an overview of the problem. F-30 Error code points to the dispenser or laundry detergent and the water inlet valve (Dispenser System Error). It's likely that if you are experiencing and F-30 error message that you are not getting water into the washing machine, or it is not using your laundry detergent. In more technical lingo, it means that the dispenser motor is not able to be moved into the proper position.


How about a solution to the F-30 Error message?


Step 1. Unplug you washer or shut off power. Remember - Safety First. Working on any appliance while it is plugged in is not safe.

Step 2. Take off the top cover. On the back of your washer there are 3 screws along the top edge. If you remove those 3 screws with a 6.5mm socket or normal pliers, the top can be lifted off and set aside.

Step 3. On the left side you will see a plastic arrow connected via a simple, small plastic bar to the dispenser motor. That arrow may be stuck due to hard water, or in some other way gotten caught up on itself. By careful nudging the arrow you can see if it is stuck, or if it is simply engaged. For us, that was all that needed to be done to ix the F-30 error code.  Make sure that is has not rotated itself into the air or twisted in some other way.

Step 4. Check all of the wires running to / from the dispenser motor and follow them along to the Central Control unit (CCU). Check for broken wires, frayed plastic wire casing or any other lose connections. If you wire a lose connection, secure the wires. If you find a damaged wire (which may come from the vibrations during the high rpm's of the spin cycle.) then it needs to be fixed or replaced.


Step 5. Check the dispenser motor to see if it will rotate when powered. If not, then the dispenser motor needs to be replaced.


Step 6. Close it up and replace the 3 screws and wash some clothes.


EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENT:  This is a great time to clean out the soap dispenser and check for other areas that could be cleaned up a bit. Take a few minutes here and you can help avoid other error code messages in the future.

Struggling with lots of different LG washing machine IE messages?

 Is water not loading into washer before cycle? Check the faucets first

'IE' error code on LG washers / washing machines stands for INLET ERROR, as refers to the water inlet. This could be as simple of a fix as confirming that your hot and cold water valves are both fully on and fully open.

This can also be indicative of a bad water control valve on your washing machine. Once you have confirmed that your water is connected and all valves are open you will also want to confirm water pressure. This can be a problem for people that have a well and water pressure is not as steady as with city water.

This could be a terribly simple fix or a bit more involved. Start with the easiest potential problems and work your way back to the more complicated and costly options.

Remember to turn off and disconnect all power before working on your LG washer. Keep Safety First

LG Washing Machine Circulation Nozzle Hose and bad odors

LG Washing Machine Circulation Nozzle Hose and bad odors

Many people have had frustration with old models of LG washing machines that have horrible odors and smell bad all of the time. Inside the washer door at the top of the rubber ring can catch debris and as it starts to accumulate it will begin to rot and cause a foul smell to emanate from your washing machine all the time. That sure doesn’t make us feel good about trying to wash your clothes in a machine that smells bad.

If you remove the water circulation nozzle inside the machine door, you will that that it is connected to a hose that can become detached and you will not be able to reattach it through the door. The easiest way to access this is to remove the four screws that hold the top panel of the washer. Push or slide the top panel towards the rear of the machine and then you can remove it. Then you will be able to reach the hose and reconnect the ends.

This is in reference to the LG WM2277 circulation nozzle and bad odors and applies to other similar models as well.

Maytg Epic Z Series F-20 Error Code Fix

Maytg Epic Z Series F-20 Error Code Fix

The Maytag Epic series is a wonderful washer and dryer. If you are an owner of the Maytag Z Series you know that it's a reliable and well built machine. Naturally even with the best of the best, there are some times where an error code shows up and you need to be prepared to handle them. We've found that the Maytag manual does not do some of the error codes justice and are trying to compile a more hands on, and step by step process for you to be able to deal with the error codes on your own, without the costly call to a service center or repairman.

F20 or F-20 is an error code that indicates a water pressure concern. Not enough water is getting to the machine in the proper time frame. There are a number of reasons this may happen and some of them can be extremely easy and quick to fix.

One of the easiest solutions is to check both the hot and cold water shut-off valves and confirm that they are open as far as they will go. Perhaps the last time someone check the hoses, or moved the washing machine the handled was left off or only partially opened and the F20 error code will appear. Make sure to check both the hot and cold water faucets.

The second option is that you may have a defective hose. If the host has become kinked or in some other fashion damaged it may be stopping or slowing water to your Maytag Epic Z. Check the entire length of hose and make sure it is not damaged or twisted in any way.

If you are in a home with a well, there are natural concerns with the Maytag washing machine. Wehn ours showed the F20 error, there was not enough pressure at the well holding tank. The holding tank had slowly become deflated and once reinflated it provided the proper pressure to the house again. Naturally this even made the morning shower much better as it increased the water pressure to the whole house.

If you are on city water, checking the water main connection into the house would be important. It could have been bumped or caused to not be open completely and also not giving enough water pressure.

In general if you check any of the sources of water coming into the washing machine, you should be able to solve the F20 code on your own. DOn't forget the other things that might be easily forgotten - emergency water shut offs, water filters valves and more. There are all potential areas where the water input can be restricted into the washer.

Good Luck!

Maytag Epic and Epic Z Series - F21 Error Code Fix

Maytag Epiz Z Series Washer and Dryer Side by Side

Maytag Epic Z F21 Error Code Fix

F21

Flashing message says F21 or F-21 error code which is a Long Drain Time error code. This indicates that you have an obstruction or clog in the drainage system. Normally this will tell you that you probably have a clog in the drain pump. What no one tells it that it’s pretty easy to fix this one yourself.

It really 2 easy steps. Take off 3 screws and then open the drain clean out valve and remove the debris and it’s done.

Well, here’s a little bit more step by step than that.

Looking at the front of the washing machine, below the door there is a solid white metal section. At the very bottom (right along the floor) there are 3 screws that you can access from the front. Take off those three screws and the metal access panel will slip off. There are 2 plastic pins that are lodged in the top of the panel, so it will swing out towards you first. Don’t force it off, or you may damage those pins.

With the access panel removed, it will become quite clear what is next. On the right hand side there is a rather large white drain plug that you need to twist off. If there is still water in the washing machine, then you will need to be careful and have buckets and rags ready, as the water will start draining once you remove the plug and it will drain fast, so get ready!

After a few turns the plug will slide out and there will be a small catch basin / rough filter that is attached that will also come out with it. This is where most of the debris will be located and should be the obstacle that was preventing the washing machine to drain.

Clean it out and remove any lint, waste products etc that have accumulated. Who knows, you might even find some loose change in there too. I found $0.27. The put the plug back in. Make sure that it is tightened completely and totally secure. The machine will leak if this is not secured properly.

Then slide the access panel back in place making sure to get the 2 plastic pins in place without damaging them and then the 3 screws are next. Once those are in place, you are ready to go. Plug the washer back in and turn it on.

Naturally you never want to do any work on an appliance while it is still plugged in, so Safety First – unplug it before you begin. I would also suggest that you turn off both the hot and cold water valves/faucets completely.

Good luck!