Frigidaire Thermostat Control / Sensor Calibration Issue

Unit does not respond to changes in temperature setting; room becomes too cold or too warm.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty room temperature sensor, sensor not sensing room air properly, control board calibration error

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing the sensor or control board.

Steps:

  • 1. Verify with thermometer: Compare the unit's displayed temperature with an accurate room thermometer. Note any large difference.
  • 2. Inspect sensor location: Ensure the room thermistor is in the return air path and not touching the cold coil or near heat sources.
  • 3. Test sensor: Measure resistance at known temperatures and compare to the Frigidaire spec chart. Replace if out of range.
  • 4. Control board: If the sensor is accurate but the unit still overshoots or undershoots, the main control board may be misreading and should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Room Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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