Maytag Washer Error Code PA

PA is a result code that appears after the Quick Service Cycle diagnostic test completes. It means the washer ran through its self-test routine and did not log any fault codes during the process. It is a pass result, not an error or failure code. No repair action is specifically required based on this code alone.

Yes, a PA code does not indicate any unsafe condition. It is a status result confirming the washer passed its own diagnostic cycle. You can continue using the washer normally. If a specific operational problem prompted the diagnostic test and it persists in regular use, further hands-on inspection may still be warranted.

Because PA indicates no fault was detected, there is typically no repair cost associated with the code itself. If a technician ran the diagnostic during a service call, standard diagnostic visit fees generally range from $50 to $100 depending on the region and service provider. Any additional repair costs would only apply if a separate underlying issue is identified through further inspection.

In most cases, no repair is needed when PA appears. The code indicates the diagnostic cycle finished without detecting any faults. However, if you were investigating a specific symptom, you should manually test the components related to that issue, since intermittent problems can go undetected during a single diagnostic run.

The PA code should clear on its own once you exit the diagnostic mode, typically by pressing Cancel or opening and closing the door depending on the model. A power cycle by unplugging the washer for about one minute will also clear any displayed codes. Since PA is not a fault code, there is nothing stored that needs to be erased.