Maytag MVWB965H Manual, Specs, Parts & Error Codes
The Maytag MVWB965H is a top load automatic washer with a 6 cu ft (170 L) drum. It runs on 120V and uses about 311 kWh of electricity and 7,636 gallons of water per year. We track 10 replacement part numbers and 12 confirmed error codes for this model.
Listed with ENERGY STAR since 2018-04. This is not a connected model.
Specifications
- Model
- MVWB965H
- Brand
- Maytag
- Type
- Top Load washer
- Capacity
- 6 cu ft (170 L)
- Width
- 29 in
- Voltage
- 120V
- Annual energy
- 311 kWh
- Annual water
- 7,636 gal
- IMEF
- 2.06
- IWF
- 4.3
- Connected
- No
Inches for dimensions, US cubic feet with litres in brackets. Energy figures are the manufacturer's certified values as filed with ENERGY STAR.
Full breakdown →Official manual
Maytag publishes the owner's manual for the MVWB965H as a PDF on its own support site. The button below opens the manufacturer's file directly — we do not host, copy or mirror it.
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Manual details, what it covers, and what to do if it is missing →
Common faults & error codes
The MVWB965H service documentation lists 12 error codes. Each one below has its own page with the meaning, likely causes and safe checks.
- F1E1The main control board (ACU) reported an internal fault.
- F2E3The user interface and the main control board failed to initialize together.
- F3E1The washer cannot read the water level.
- F5E2The lid lock will not engage.
- F5E3The lid lock will not release.
- F6E2The user interface panel cannot talk to the main control board.
- F6E3Same communication failure as F6E2 — the UI and main control board are out of sync.
- F8E1The washer is taking too long to fill.
- F8E6The lid was left open.
- F9E1The washer is taking too long to drain.
- LFLong Fill.
- drDrain problem — the washer cannot empty the drum in the time allowed.
Replacement parts
| Part | Part number | Typical symptom |
|---|---|---|
| Hose Clamp | WP596669 | Small leak at hose connection |
| Knob / Insert | WP8536939 | Control knob will not turn |
| Hose Clamp | WP285655 | Small leak at hose connection |
| Agitator | W11550891 | Poor cleaning, no agitation |
| Washplate | W10752187 | Poor cleaning, no agitation |
| Impact Absorber | WP8564458 | Washer is loud in spin |
| Drain Hose | W11244231 | Water leaks, will not drain |
| Lid Lock / Latch | W10734521 | Washer will not start, will not spin |
| Drain Pump | W10876600 | Washer will not drain, standing water |
| Screw / Fastener | WPW10109200 | Fastener replacement |
Part numbers are the manufacturer's own numbers, published so you can verify a part before ordering. We do not sell parts.
Part details and where to buy →Recalls
No public recall record is on file for the MVWB965H. We check the CPSC recall database; a model with no record means no recall has been published, not that the machine is fault-free.
Common problems and recall status →Other Maytag washers
- Maytag MVW7232H — 5.3 cu ft top load
- Maytag MVW7230H — 5.2 cu ft top load
- Maytag MVW8230H — 5.2 cu ft top load
- Maytag MFW7020R — 5 cu ft front load
- Maytag MHW8630H — 5 cu ft front load
- Maytag MHW6630H — 4.8 cu ft front load
Where this data comes from
- Specificationshttps://data.energystar.gov/resource/bghd-e2wd.jsonchecked 2026-10-26
- Part numbershttps://www.partselect.com/Models/MVWB965H/checked 2026-10-26
- Error codeshttps://s3.amazonaws.com/sm-backend-production-attachments/UseandCareGuide-W11196460-RevA.pdfchecked 2026-10-26
3 separate sources are listed above; each field on this page traces to one of them. We publish facts we can point to — no republished manual text, no hosted PDFs, no invented model numbers or error codes.
Frequently asked
Where is the MVWB965H manual?
The official Maytag owner's manual is published by the manufacturer. Use the manual button on this page to open it directly from Maytag.
What is the capacity of the MVWB965H?
6 cu ft (about 170 litres), top load configuration.
What parts fail most on the MVWB965H?
The replacement parts listed on this page are the ones Maytag publishes for this model, including hose clamp, knob / insert, hose clamp.