Maytag · Washing machine
HC
Evidence-backed user actionalert
Maytag HC means the hot and cold inlet hoses are reversed or both water supplies are not fully available.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Maytag top-load HE washers covered by the cited official US Product Help table
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
Check the official model/manual lookup (opens in a new tab)What you can do now
Fully open both faucets and confirm the hot and cold hoses match the labeled inlets.
- Fully open both faucets and confirm the hot and cold hoses match the labeled inlets.
Stop and get service when
Contact Maytag if HC remains after the supported action.
- Contact Maytag if HC remains after the supported action.
Do not do
Do not open the washer cabinet, access the pump, test wiring, or disassemble water connections.
Limit checks to controls, the accessible lid, load, faucets, and exterior hoses.
If the message returns
Contact Maytag if HC remains.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- top-load high-efficiency washers
- Official source last checked
- July 26, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
Maytag
Error Codes in Top Load HE Washers · Official error-code index
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