Refrigerator / Freezer Error Codes: All Brands
Refrigerator and freezer codes typically report a temperature sensor fault, a fan problem, a defrost failure or a high-temperature alarm after the door was left open or power was out. Heavy frost on the back wall of the freezer compartment usually points to a defrost problem. Safe first checks are the door seals, clear air vents inside, clean condenser coils and enough space around the unit; anything in the sealed refrigerant system needs a certified technician.
ENERGY STAR certified models
| Frigidaire · Refrigerator / Freezer | 314 | |
|---|---|---|
| GE Appliances · Refrigerator / Freezer | 180 | |
| Whirlpool · Refrigerator / Freezer | 158 | |
| LG · Refrigerator / Freezer | 134 | |
| Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer | 101 | |
| KitchenAid · Refrigerator / Freezer | 100 | |
| Liebherr · Refrigerator / Freezer | 75 | |
| Miele · Refrigerator / Freezer | 64 | |
| Bosch · Refrigerator / Freezer | 45 | |
| Beko · Refrigerator / Freezer | 36 | |
| Maytag · Refrigerator / Freezer | 29 | |
| Haier · Refrigerator / Freezer | 5 |
Source: ENERGY STAR open data (data.energystar.gov) – number of certified models currently listed.
Official safety recalls (US CPSC)
- CPSC, W.C. Wood Co. Announce Recall Of 345,775 Freezers · Entrapment
- Electrolux Group Recalls Frigidaire Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards · The recalled refrigerators contain an ice bucket assembly component that can break, resulting in plastic pieces entering the ice bucket, posing choking and laceration hazards to consumers if the piece
- Electrolux Recalls Frigidaire and Electrolux Refrigerators Due to Choking Hazard from Ice Maker · The ice level detector arm in the ice maker can break into pieces and fall into the ice bucket, posing a choking hazard.
- GE Appliances, a Haier Company, Recalls Bottom Freezer, French Door Refrigerators Due to Fall Hazard · The freezer handle can detach when a consumer tries to open the freezer drawer, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
- Haier America Recalls Top-Mount Refrigerators Due to Fire Hazard · An electrical component in the refrigerator can short circuit, posing a fire hazard.
- Haier America Expands Recall of Chest Freezers Due to Fire Hazard · A capacitor in the freezer's circuitry can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
- Liebherr Expands Recall of Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach · The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
- Liebherr Recalls Built-In Refrigerators Due to Injury Hazard; Door Can Detach · The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls API. Check your model and serial number on the linked recall notice.