HC
What code HC means on a Maytag washing machines, what causes it, and which part to check first.
● SEVERITY: HIGH
Maytag HC means: Hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed. The documented cause is: Hoses connected to wrong supply valves(common) — After installation, the hot hose was connected to the cold valve and vice versa. · Difficulty: easy · Time: 10 minutes · Turn off both water supply valves.
What HC means
Hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed
The display shows HC and the machine stops until the fault is cleared.
What the technical documentation says
Causes documented in the technical source published by easybear-appliancerepair.com
| DOCUMENTED CAUSE OR CHECK |
|---|
| Hoses connected to wrong supply valves(common) — After installation, the hot hose was connected to the cold valve and vice versa |
| Difficulty: easy |
| Time: 10 minutes |
| Turn off both water supply valves |
| Swap the hose connections — hot to hot (left), cold to cold (right) |
| Reconnect, open valves, and check for leaks |
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Before you open anything
Unplug the machine and close the water tap before removing any panel. Water and mains electricity sit centimetres apart inside a washing machine. If the drum still holds water, drain it from the filter first — it can be scalding.
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Frequently asked questions
What does HC mean on a Maytag?
Hot and cold water supply hoses are reversed The documented cause is: Hoses connected to wrong supply valves(common) — After installation, the hot hose was connected to the cold valve and vice versa. · Difficulty: easy · Time: 10 minutes · Turn off both water supply valves. · Swap the hose connections — hot to hot (left), cold to cold (right). · Reconnect, open valves, and check for leaks.
Can I fix HC myself?
It depends on the part involved: Hoses connected to wrong supply valves(common) — After installation, the hot hose was connected to the cold valve and vice versa. · Difficulty: easy · Time: 10 minutes · Turn off both water supply valves. · Swap the hose connections — hot to hot (left), cold to cold (right). · Reconnect, open valves, and check for leaks. Clearing a filter or straightening a hose is within reach of anyone; anything behind a panel means mains electricity and water together — that is a job for a technician.
Does Maytag use other codes on this appliance?
Yes: we document 2 other codes for Maytag on this washing machines. They are listed at the bottom of this page, each with its own meaning.
Does the same code mean the same thing on other brands?
Often not. The same two characters can point to completely different faults depending on the manufacturer — always check the page for your own brand.