Maytag · Dryer Serious
L2 — Low or Missing Line Voltage (Electric Dryers)
An electric Maytag dryer sees one leg of the 240V supply missing or low. The motor may run but no heat is produced (heater needs both legs).
- Keep using it?
- Limited use only
- DIY difficulty
- Moderate
- Verified against
- maytag.com ↗
How to fix it
- Turn the dryer breaker fully OFF, then fully ON (most double-pole breakers need this to reset both legs).
- If the code returns, unplug the dryer and inspect the terminal block screws for tightness and burn marks.
- Inspect the power cord for melted insulation or loose lugs; replace if damaged.
- With a meter, measure 240V across the two hot legs at the outlet — if you only read 120V, the issue is upstream in the outlet or panel.
- Call an electrician for outlet or panel-side faults.
- After repair, run a heated cycle to confirm.
Why it happens
Typical signs: L2 on display · Drum turns but no heat · Clothes don't dry · Code appears soon after start
- Tripped half of the double-pole breaker One side popped, one side still on — common.
- Loose or burned terminal at the dryer block Power cord screw backed out or arced.
- Damaged power cord Wire broken inside the cord.
- Failed outlet/receptacle One contact burned open.
- Service panel issue Loose neutral or breaker contact in the panel.
Parts you may need
If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician. Verified against manufacturer documentation: maytag.com.