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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.

19Codes
2.7Average severity
16%High or critical
32%DIY-friendly
Severity distributionSeverity distribution

ENERGY STAR certified models

Frigidaire · Refrigerator / Freezer314
GE Appliances · Refrigerator / Freezer180
Whirlpool · Refrigerator / Freezer158
LG · Refrigerator / Freezer134
Samsung · Refrigerator / Freezer101
KitchenAid · Refrigerator / Freezer100
Liebherr · Refrigerator / Freezer75
Miele · Refrigerator / Freezer64
Bosch · Refrigerator / Freezer45
Beko · Refrigerator / Freezer36
Maytag · Refrigerator / Freezer29
Haier · Refrigerator / Freezer5

Source: ENERGY STAR open data (data.energystar.gov) – number of certified models currently listed.

Official safety recalls (US CPSC)

Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls API. Check your model and serial number on the linked recall notice.

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