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April 19, 2023

Refrigerator error codes

Error Code

Sometimes your refrigerator tells you exactly what's wrong—as long as you can crack the code. Below are common error code tables for the most popular brands, along with an explanation of what the code means, possible repair parts you might need and DIY advice.

We have Samsung, Whirlpool, Frigidaire, LG and Kenmore refrigerator error code charts that can help you solve problems and get your fridge fixed fast.

Visit Sears PartsDirect’s repair help section for more DIY advice for refrigerators, other major appliances, lawn and garden equipment, garage door openers, vacuum cleaners and more. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your refrigerator, search for your model number.

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your refrigerators

Choose a symptom to see related refrigerator repairs.

Main causes: damaged door seal, faulty defrost sensor or bi-metal thermostat, broken defrost heater, bad defrost timer o…

Main causes: control board or cold control failure, broken compressor start relay, compressor motor failure, defrost tim…

Main causes: blocked vents, defrost system problems, evaporator fan failure, dirty condenser coils, bad sensors, condens…

Main causes: leaky door gasket, defrost system failure, evaporator fan not running, dirty condenser coils, condenser fan…

Main causes: jammed ice cubes, broken ice maker assembly, dirty water filter, kinked water line, bad water valve, freeze…

Main causes: blocked air vents, compressor problems, condenser or evaporator fan not working, control system failure, se…

Main causes: water valve leaking, frozen or broken defrost drain tube, overflowing drain pan, cracked water system tubin…

Things to do: clean condenser coils, replace the water filter, clean the interior, adjust doors to prevent air leaks, cl…

Most common repair guides to help fix your refrigerators

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your refrigerator.

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

How to replace a refrigerator water valve

Replace the water valve that feeds water to the ice maker and water dispenser if it no longer controls the flow of water…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

How to replace a refrigerator temperature control board

If the temperature in your refrigerator doesn't match the temperature you set, the problem could be the temperature cont…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

How to clean refrigerator condenser coils

Help your refrigerator run more efficiently by cleaning the condenser coils. It's easy and takes just a few minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

Effective articles & videos to help repair your refrigerators

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your refrigerator.

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Gaggenau Refrigerator

How to Replace the Water Filter in a Gaggenau Refrigerator

Take a look at how easy it is to replace the water filter in a Gaggenau refrigerator.…

How to fix your evaporator cooling fan

How to fix your evaporator cooling fan

Learn how to fix a broken evaporator fan…

Troubleshooting compressor problems in refrigerators video

Troubleshooting compressor problems in refrigerators video

A compressor problem could keep your fridge from cooling. This video shows how to diagnose compressor problems.…

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