f4 e4

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Maytag · Dryers

Heating Element Shorted to Ground

Quick Answer

Error code F4 E4 on your Maytag Dryers means: Heating Element Shorted to Ground. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.

Likely Causes

Heating element coil has sagged and is touching the grounded metal heater housing
Insulation breakdown on the heating element causing electrical leakage to the housing
Foreign metallic object in the heater housing creating a short circuit path
Damaged heater element insulator bracket

How to Fix It

Unplug the dryer immediately and do not operate until repaired, as a shorted heater is a safety hazard

Remove the heating element assembly from the dryer

Inspect each heating element coil for sagging, contact with the housing, or signs of arcing and melting

Use a multimeter set to ohms to test between the element terminals and the housing; any reading other than infinity indicates a ground fault

Replace the heating element assembly if any coil is grounding to the housing

Pro Tip

This fix requires some technical knowledge. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting support or a qualified technician.

Parts You May Need

Heating element assembly (W10724237)

Element insulator brackets

High-limit thermostat (W10908281)

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