Maytag · Washer Moderate

PF — Power failure during cycle

Power failure during cycle.

Keep using it?
Yes, with caution
DIY difficulty
Easy
Typical cost
$15-30
Verified against
producthelp.maytag.com ↗

The fix

Power cord

Power failure during cycle

$15-30 easy difficulty 20 min Tools: screwdriver

Diagnose first: Usually a brief power loss event — just press Pause/Cancel twice and restart. Recurring PF points to loose outlet, bad cord, or breaker.

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How to fix it

  1. Usually a brief power loss event — just press Pause/Cancel twice and restart. Recurring PF points to loose outlet, bad cord, or breaker.
  2. If diagnosis confirms the fault, replace the power cord (typical cost $15-30, about 20 min, easy DIY).

Why it happens

Typical signs: PF shown on the display · Power failure during cycle

  • Most likely: Power cord Usually a brief power loss event — just press Pause/Cancel twice and restart. Recurring PF points to loose outlet, bad cord, or breaker.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the PF code mean on a Maytag washer?

Power failure during cycle.

What causes the PF code on a Maytag washer?

Most likely: Power cord: Usually a brief power loss event — just press Pause/Cancel twice and restart. Recurring PF points to loose outlet, bad cord, or breaker.

Is it safe to keep using a Maytag washer with a PF error?

Yes, with caution. This is rated a moderate-severity fault.

How do I fix PF on a Maytag washer?

Usually a brief power loss event — just press Pause/Cancel twice and restart. Recurring PF points to loose outlet, bad cord, or breaker. If diagnosis confirms the fault, replace the power cord (typical cost $15-30, about 20 min, easy DIY).

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: producthelp.maytag.com.