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Maytag Top-Load Washer Code HC: Hot and Cold Hoses Swapped

HC is a hose message on two generations of Maytag top-load HE washers. On models with electronic control, from the Bravos X and Bravos XL era through current MVW models such as the MVW6230HW, the code…

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Code
HC
Appliance
Washer
Brand
Maytag
Warranty
30-day workmanship

What HC means

HC is a hose message on two generations of Maytag top-load HE washers. On models with electronic control, from the Bravos X and Bravos XL era through current MVW models such as the MVW6230HW, the code appears at the end of the cycle and says the hot and cold inlet hoses are installed incorrectly: the cold hose is on the hot inlet and the hot hose is on the cold inlet. The older Bravos MVWB series, such as the MVWB765FW, shows HC for the same reason. Those Bravos washers are an older platform that remains in many homes, and we repair them. We also say so plainly when a repair would not be worth the money.

Common causes of HC

  • Hoses connected to the wrong inlets, usually from the original installation or a move
  • Hose connections swapped after a service visit or a plumbing change
✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn off the water supply to the washer. 2. Compare each hose with its inlet. The hot hose belongs on the hot inlet and the cold hose on the cold inlet. 3. Swap the hoses if they are crossed, and hand-tighten the connections. 4. Turn the water back on and check for drips. 5. Run a cycle to confirm HC does not return.

! Why to stop there
  • If the hoses are correct and HC persists, the temperature sensing needs testing
  • Wet or dripping connections get checked for leaks before we leave
  • We quote in writing first, and the repair carries a 30-day workmanship warranty
Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.
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HCHC questions
Why does HC show up only at the end of my cycle?

The washer reports it at the end of the wash cycle, not at the start. That is the point where it tells you the cold hose sits on the hot inlet and the hot hose on the cold inlet.

Does HC mean the washer is damaged?

Reversed hoses mean the water temperature is not what you chose. Correct them so washes behave as selected, and turn the water off before you swap the hoses.

Is it the same on the older Bravos washers?

Yes. The older Bravos guide also shows HC at the end of the wash cycle for switched hot and cold hoses. Same fix: shut off the water, swap the hoses and test with a cycle.

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