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MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR · ERROR CODES

Maytag Refrigerator Error Codes PO, E0 F3, Freezer Alarm — What They Mean & How We Fix Them

Maytag refrigerators (MFI, MFF, MFT, MSS, MRT series — French-door, side-by-side, top-mount, bottom-mount) are built on the Whirlpool platform and share codes with Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Amana, and Kenmore Elite (110.*). The Twin Cities calls we see most are PO (power-outage notification, not a fault) and 'Freezer Too Warm' alarms (evap fan or defrost).

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    Call before 2pm for today's route.

  • Every Minneapolis ZIP

    55401–55455. No trip charge.

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    Sealed-system & refrigerant work.

  • 1-year warranty

    Parts and labor in writing.

Updated June 21, 2026 · Reviewed by service manager

Quick answer

Maytag Refrigerator Error Code Repair — Twin Cities — Quick Answer

Looking for the broader appliance repair Minneapolis hub? It covers every ZIP, brand, and appliance we service.

What we fix in Minneapolis

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Same platform as Whirlpool / KitchenAid

Maytag refrigerators are Whirlpool-built with Maytag branding. Codes, diagnostic procedures, and most internal parts (thermistors, defrost heaters, evap fans, ice maker modules, control boards) are cross-compatible with Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Amana, and Kenmore 110.* models. We carry the same parts inventory across all four brands.

Freezer / Fresh-food Too Warm alarms

Three causes in order: (1) Evap fan — listen at the back of the freezer; silent fan = no cold air to the fresh-food side. $245–$365. (2) Defrost system — frost cakes the evap coil and blocks airflow. Heater, bimetal, or adaptive defrost board. $285–$425. (3) Sealed system. We'll quote repair vs replace honestly on freestanding units.

Maytag refrigerator repair in the Twin Cities

We stock Maytag / Whirlpool evap fans, condenser fans, defrost heaters and bimetals, adaptive defrost boards, thermistors, water valves, modular and infrared ice-maker assemblies, dispenser boards, main control boards, and door gaskets on the truck. 1-year written warranty.

From the truck

Field-service notes on refrigerator repair

On refrigerator repair, we keep the diagnostic tight because the failure catalog on this brand is well-documented. Well water in the outer western suburbs (Minnetonka, Wayzata, Orono) adds iron and manganese loading that plugs ice-maker inlet screens and dishwasher wash-arm nozzles inside 18 months without a softener.

Because this page focuses on same platform as whirlpool / kitchenaid, our tech opens the call by isolating that subsystem before touching anything else. OEM parts get sourced from Marcone, Reliable Parts, and 1st Source — never Amazon or eBay for anything sealed-system, control, or safety-critical. The $149 residential diagnostic is credited toward the repair if you approve; if you don't, you pay only the diagnostic and we leave a written scope. Every completed repair carries a 1-year parts and labor warranty in writing. The section above covers the specific failure surface — maytag refrigerators are whirlpool-built with maytag branding.

We stock the top-30 wear items for this brand on the truck, so roughly 7 in 10 calls finish on the first visit without a parts return trip. We're EPA 608 certified for sealed-system and refrigerant work, licensed and insured in Minnesota, and every tech carries a factory diagnostic laptop for brand-specific service modes. If the model is out of parts support, we'll say so on the first call and refund the diagnostic — that's the honest read on a repair-vs-replace decision, and it's the same read we'd give a family member calling about the same refrigerator.

Coverage

Minneapolis neighborhoods we cover

Same-day service routes through every Minneapolis ZIP — no separate trip charge anywhere inside city limits.

Neighborhood deep-dives

Neighborhoods

  • Uptown
  • Northeast Minneapolis
  • Downtown
  • North Loop
  • Mill District
  • Powderhorn
  • Longfellow
  • Linden Hills
  • Kingfield
  • Lyn-Lake
  • Lyndale
  • Whittier
  • Loring Park
  • Cedar-Riverside
  • Marcy-Holmes
  • Como
  • Phillips
  • Standish-Ericsson
  • Seward
  • Prospect Park
  • Nokomis
  • Bryn Mawr
  • Fulton
  • Tangletown
  • Armatage
  • Windom
  • Diamond Lake
  • Audubon Park
  • Sheridan
  • St. Anthony East
  • St. Anthony West
  • Logan Park
  • Holland
  • Columbia Park
  • Waite Park
  • Webber-Camden
  • Folwell
  • Jordan
  • Hawthorne
  • Near North
  • Harrison
  • Cedar-Isles-Dean
  • East Isles
  • ECCO
  • Lowry Hill
  • Lowry Hill East
  • Stevens Square
  • Elliot Park
  • Kenwood
  • Lake of the Isles
  • Lake Harriet
  • Lake Calhoun / Bde Maka Ska

ZIP codes

55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410, 55411, 55412, 55413, 55414, 55415, 55416, 55417, 55418, 55419, 55454, 55455

Response windows

Drive times from our Minneapolis hub

Same-day windows are based on truck position at the time you call. The matrix below reflects typical mid-day response from our 222 E Hennepin hub.

CityDrive timeSame-day cutoff
Minneapolis (city)0–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
St. Paul15–25 minDaily, call before 2pm
Edina15–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
Bloomington20–25 minDaily, call before 1pm
Eden Prairie20–30 minDaily, call before 1pm
Maple Grove20–30 minDaily, call before 1pm
Plymouth20–25 minDaily, call before 1pm
Roseville15–20 minDaily, call before 2pm
Woodbury25–35 minDaily, call before 12pm
Golden Valley10–15 minDaily, call before 2pm

FAQ

Minneapolis questions, answered

  • What does PO mean on a Maytag refrigerator?

    PO = power outage notification. Press any button to dismiss. Not a fault — just letting you know the fridge lost power. Check food temps; under 40°F is safe.

  • Are Maytag and Whirlpool refrigerator codes the same?

    Yes — Maytag, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Amana, and Kenmore Elite (110.*) refrigerators share the same control platform. Codes (PO, E0 F3, CE) and most internal parts are cross-compatible.

  • Why is my Maytag freezer warm but fridge fine?

    Usually the defrost system — frost cakes the evap coil and the fan can't move air through. Defrost heater, bimetal, or adaptive defrost board. $285–$425.

  • How much does Maytag refrigerator repair cost?

    Most Maytag refrigerator repairs land $245–$525 all-in. Evap fan $245–$365. Defrost system $285–$425. Thermistor $245–$345. Water valve $245–$345. Ice maker $285–$425. Main control board $385–$525. The $149 trip fee is waived when you approve the repair.

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