Maytag LD
Long Drain
Medium severityVerified Diagnostic Guide
SeverityMedium
What Your Machine Is Actually Telling You
LD means the drain pump couldn't remove water within 8 minutes. The CCU monitors water level during drain — if it doesn't drop, LD triggers.
Common causes:
1. Clogged debris filter (40%) — coins, lint, bobby pins.
2. Kinked drain hose (15%).
3. Clogged standpipe (10%).
4. Drain pump failure (10%).
5. Pump impeller broken (10%).
6. Excessive suds (10%).
7. Pressure sensor (5%).
Common causes:
1. Clogged debris filter (40%) — coins, lint, bobby pins.
2. Kinked drain hose (15%).
3. Clogged standpipe (10%).
4. Drain pump failure (10%).
5. Pump impeller broken (10%).
6. Excessive suds (10%).
7. Pressure sensor (5%).
What You're Probably Seeing Right Now
- Drum full of water.
- Pump humming but water stays.
- Or pump is silent.
- LD happens every few washes.
DIY Fix — From Easiest to Hardest
1
Emergency Drain (5 minutes)
1. Find filter access panel (bottom-front).
2. Place towels and baking dish.
3. Open emergency drain hose.
4. Remove cap — drain slowly.
2. Place towels and baking dish.
3. Open emergency drain hose.
4. Remove cap — drain slowly.
2
Clean Debris Filter (5 minutes — Fixes 40%)
1. Twist filter cap counterclockwise.
2. Remove all debris.
3. Check impeller behind filter — spin freely?
4. Reinstall.
**Clean monthly.**
2. Remove all debris.
3. Check impeller behind filter — spin freely?
4. Reinstall.
**Clean monthly.**
3
Check Drain Hose (5 minutes)
1. Straighten any kinks.
2. Standpipe: 6-8 inches insertion.
3. Height: 24-36 inches.
2. Standpipe: 6-8 inches insertion.
3. Height: 24-36 inches.
4
Test Drain Pump (3 minutes)
1. Select Drain Only.
2. Humming, silent, or grinding?
3. If dead: test 5-30Ω.
4. Replace if failed ($25-60).
2. Humming, silent, or grinding?
3. If dead: test 5-30Ω.
4. Replace if failed ($25-60).
5
Replace Drain Pump (30 minutes)
1. Unplug.
2. Access pump.
3. Disconnect hoses/wiring.
4. Swap pump.
5. Test.
2. Access pump.
3. Disconnect hoses/wiring.
4. Swap pump.
5. Test.
When to Call a Pro
- •Drain pump — $100-$250 installed.
- •Standpipe clog — plumber: $100-$250.
- •CCU pump relay — $200-$500.
What It'll Cost You
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Frequently Asked Questions: Error LD
What does error code LD mean on a Maytag washing machine?
Taking too long to pump water out.
What usually causes the Maytag LD error?
The primary cause is: Clogged pump or hose.. It may also be caused by temporary sensor misreadings or wiring connection issues.
How do I reset and clear error LD?
Check pump filter and drain hose. If the error persists, unplug the washer from electrical power for 10 minutes to perform a complete logic board reset.
Is it safe to continue using the machine with error LD?
This code has a Medium severity level. While the machine might run, resolving the issue early prevents long-term wear on internal parts.