Maytag Dryer Error AF: Air Flow Restriction

The Logic Verdict

It’s not the dryer, it’s the wall. 99% of the time, the clog is in your house’s vent pipe, not the machine itself.

What It Means

AF = Air Flow. The sensor detects back pressure in the exhaust system.

Step-by-Step Fix

1. Disconnect: Pull the dryer out and disconnect the silver hose from the back.
2. Run a Test: Run the dryer for 5 minutes (with the hose off). Does it get hot and blow hard? If yes, your dryer is fine.
3. Clean the Vent: You need to clean the pipe going into the wall. Use a “Vent Eater” brush kit or call a pro.
4. Check the Outside Hood: Go outside. Is the dryer vent flap stuck shut with lint?

Parts You Might Need

• Dryer Vent Cleaning Kit (Brush & Rods)