Maytag dryer error code
AF
Restricted airflow, check vent
Air is not flowing well because the lint screen or vent is clogged, crushed, kinked or too long.
Also shown on some Maytag models as: F4 E3 F4E3 Check Vent
Try these free fixes first
Unplug the dryer before opening any panel.
- Clean the lint screen before every load.
- Pull the dryer out carefully and check the duct to the wall for crushing or kinks, without disturbing any gas line.
- Clear lint from the vent run and make sure the outdoor exhaust hood opens freely.
- Run a timed dry cycle afterward to see if the warning clears.
- On a gas dryer, if you ever smell gas, leave the home and call your gas company from outside.
Still showing AF?
If the warning persists, hire a vent cleaning specialist to clean the whole vent run and confirm its length and number of elbows are within limits.
Questions people ask
What does AF mean on a Maytag dryer?
AF on a Maytag dryer means: restricted airflow, check vent. Air is not flowing well because the lint screen or vent is clogged, crushed, kinked or too long.
How do I fix Maytag dryer error AF?
Clean the lint screen before every load. Pull the dryer out carefully and check the duct to the wall for crushing or kinks, without disturbing any gas line. Clear lint from the vent run and make sure the outdoor exhaust hood opens freely. Run a timed dry cycle afterward to see if the warning clears. On a gas dryer, if you ever smell gas, leave the home and call your gas company from outside.
When should I call a repair technician?
If the warning persists, hire a vent cleaning specialist to clean the whole vent run and confirm its length and number of elbows are within limits.
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