Maytag Dryer Error Code PUSH

PUSH is a status prompt on coin-operated Maytag dryer models indicating that the required payment or activation amount has been accepted and the dryer is ready to start. The unit is waiting for you to select a temperature setting before it will begin the drying cycle. This is a normal part of the startup sequence and does not indicate a malfunction.

No, the PUSH prompt is not a safety warning. It is a normal operational status message indicating the dryer is ready for a temperature selection. The dryer is designed to wait in this state before starting so the user can confirm their desired heat setting.

If the issue is caused by a failed temperature selector switch, replacement parts typically range from around $20 to $75 depending on the specific model. A control board replacement is more costly, generally falling in the $100 to $300 range for parts alone. Adding professional labor costs, total repair costs can range from $75 to $400 or more depending on the component involved and local service rates.

After the PUSH prompt appears, simply select your desired temperature setting using the temperature selector control. The dryer should then begin the cycle automatically. If the dryer does not respond to your temperature selection, the selector switch or control board may need to be inspected.

Resetting the dryer by cutting power will clear the prompt, but the display will return to PUSH the next time the required payment or activation is entered. Since PUSH is part of the normal startup sequence, it does not need to be cleared. If the prompt is stuck and unresponsive, a reset may help rule out a temporary control board glitch before further diagnosis.