Maytag Washer Error Code F4E4

F4E4 means the washer's control board has detected that the L2 leg of the incoming 240-volt power supply is reading less than 50 volts. This is a low voltage fault that prevents the machine from operating. It is most commonly caused by a tripped circuit breaker, a blown household fuse, or a loose power cord rather than an internal washer component failure.

No, you should not attempt to run the washer while F4E4 is active. The code indicates that one leg of the 240-volt supply is severely under-voltage, which means the machine cannot operate correctly and could potentially damage internal components if the underlying power issue is not corrected first.

If the cause is simply a tripped breaker or loose power cord, the repair costs nothing beyond your time. A blown household fuse typically costs between $5 and $20 in parts. If the CCU relay connections or the P14 connector are the issue, a service call to diagnose and repair the board connection could range from $100 to $250 depending on labor rates in your area. Replacing the CCU entirely, if it turns out to be faulty, can range from $150 to $400 or more including parts and labor.

Many causes of F4E4 are DIY-friendly. Start by resetting the circuit breaker at your electrical panel, making sure both poles fully reset, and confirm the power cord is securely plugged in. If you are comfortable working around appliance wiring, you can also check the CCU relay connections and the P14 harness connector for gas models. Any work involving the home electrical panel beyond resetting a breaker should be performed by a licensed electrician.

Simply resetting the washer by unplugging it and plugging it back in will not permanently clear F4E4 if the root cause has not been addressed. The CCU checks L2 voltage at startup, so the code will return immediately if the power supply problem still exists. The fault will clear on its own once the incoming voltage on L2 is restored to an acceptable level.