Maytag Dryer Error Code F2

The F2 code means the control board has detected an open circuit in the exhaust thermistor. The thermistor is a temperature sensor located in the exhaust path, and when its resistance climbs above 50 kΩ, the board treats this as a sensor failure. The dryer will halt the cycle until the fault is resolved.

You should not continue running the dryer while the F2 code is active. Without a functioning exhaust thermistor, the control board cannot monitor exhaust temperatures accurately, which removes an important safety safeguard against overheating. Address the fault before resuming use.

If the thermistor itself is the cause, parts typically range from $15 to $40 depending on the specific model, making it one of the more affordable dryer repairs. If a technician is needed for diagnosis and installation, total costs including labor generally fall in the range of $100 to $200. A failed control board would be the most expensive outcome, with parts and labor potentially ranging from $200 to $400 or more.

A knowledgeable DIYer can often resolve this code by checking and reseating the thermistor wiring connector, which requires no special tools. If the thermistor itself has failed, replacing it is a straightforward repair that involves disconnecting the harness and swapping in a new sensor. If the wiring harness or control board is at fault, the repair becomes more involved and may warrant professional service.

A power reset may temporarily clear the code display, but the fault will return as soon as the dryer enters Run mode and the control re-detects the open thermistor circuit. Because the trigger condition in Run mode requires only one continuous minute of the out-of-range reading, the code will reappear quickly if the underlying problem is not corrected.