Maytag · Washing machine
Sud
Evidence-backed user actionalert
Maytag Sud means the washer detected excessive suds and is extending rinsing to remove them.
Market, product family, and model applicability
US · en-US · Maytag front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table covered by the cited official US support page
product family applicable: The official source applies at the product-family level. Exact controls can still vary by model.
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Allow the suds-reduction routine to finish, use HE detergent, and inspect the accessible drain hose for a kink.
- Inspect the accessible drain hose for a kink or clog.
- Use the correct amount of HE detergent and allow the suds-reduction routine to finish.
Stop and get service when
Contact Maytag if Sud continues with correct HE detergent use and an unrestricted external drain hose.
- Contact Maytag if Sud continues.
Do not do
Do not open the washer or access the drain pump.
Keep checks to detergent use and the accessible drain hose.
If the message returns
If Sud continues, contact Maytag or schedule service.
Source and scope
Official manufacturer source- Market and locale
- US · en-US
- Product family
- front-load washers covered by the official Product Help table
- Official source last checked
- July 25, 2026
- Review status
- Automated evidence review completed · Owner-delegated approval
Maytag
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