Frigidaire Freezers Error Codes
Complete list of fault codes and troubleshooting guides. Use the search below to find your specific error.
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AL
Display shows AL or an alarm icon with beeping; temperature may be out of range.
General Alarm Condition
CL
Display shows CL and controls may be locked; temperature cannot be adjusted.
Control Lock Activated
dF
Display shows dF frequently and freezer temperature rises during these periods.
Defrost Mode Indication / Extended Defrost
dO
Display shows dO or door icon; alarm sounds and interior light may stay on.
Door Open Detection Fault
E1
Display shows E1 and freezer may not maintain set temperature.
Freezer Sensor Error
E2
Display shows E2 and defrost cycles may be abnormal (too frequent or not occurring).
Defrost Sensor Error
E3
Display shows E3 and freezer may not defrost, leading to frost buildup on the evaporator.
Defrost System Failure
E4
Display shows E4 and freezer may shut down or run erratically.
Control Board Internal Error
E5
Display shows E5 and compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
Compressor Start/Run Circuit Error
H1
Display shows H1 and freezer is not cooling properly or temperature is erratic.
High Temperature Sensor Fault
H2
Display shows H2 and freezer temperature reading is inaccurate or unit runs continuously.
Ambient/Room Temperature Sensor Fault
H3
Display shows H3 and freezer may not defrost properly or may overcool.
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault
Hi
Display shows Hi and an alarm may sound; freezer interior is warm and food may be soft or thawing.
High Temperature Alarm
Lo
Display shows Lo and freezer temperature reading is very low or flashing; unit may run continuously.
Low Temperature Condition / Sensor Range
OP
Display shows OP and temperature reading is missing or shows dashes; freezer may run continuously or shut down.
Open Temperature Sensor Circuit
PF
Display shows PF after power is restored; alarm may sound.
Power Failure Memory
SH
Display shows SH and temperature reading is incorrect or stuck; compressor may not cycle correctly.
Shorted Temperature Sensor Circuit
Symptom
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
User Interface / Keypad Failure
Symptom
Excessive frost buildup on interior walls, shelves, and food packages.
Excessive Moisture Infiltration / Frosting
Symptom
Exterior sides or front of freezer feel very hot to the touch.
High Cabinet Surface Temperature
Symptom
Freezer cycles on and off more frequently than usual; temperature fluctuates.
Short Cycling / Temperature Fluctuation
Symptom
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a vacuum seems to hold it shut.
Door Vacuum / Pressure Equalization
Symptom
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open after being shut.
Door Alignment / Closure Failure
Symptom
Freezer interior has a strong, unpleasant odor even after cleaning.
Persistent Odor Contamination
Symptom
Freezer interior temperature is uneven; top is warm while bottom is very cold (upright models).
Poor Air Circulation
Symptom
Freezer is leaking water onto the floor from underneath or at the front.
Defrost Drain Clogged or Drain Pan Overflow
Symptom
Freezer is making a loud buzzing or humming noise from the compressor area.
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise
Symptom
Freezer is too cold; items near the back are rock hard or showing freezer burn even at moderate settings.
Overcooling / Temperature Overshoot
Symptom
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure
Symptom
Freezer makes a loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor is running.
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components
Symptom
Freezer not cooling at all – interior warm, compressor not running, lights may be on.
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running
Symptom
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; food is soft or partially thawed.
Insufficient Cooling – Runs but Warm
Symptom
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off; temperature may be normal or slightly warm.
Long Run Time / Never Shuts Off
Symptom
Freezer starts then stops after a few seconds; repeated clicking from compressor area.
Compressor Short Cycling on Overload
Symptom
Freezer trips the circuit breaker or blows a fuse when it starts.
Electrical Overload / Short Circuit
Symptom
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, no sounds.
No Power to Freezer
Symptom
Ice forming around the door gasket or on the front edge of the cabinet.
Door Perimeter Condensation / Frost
Symptom
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened.
Interior Light Circuit Failure
Symptom
Thick ice sheet forming on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
Defrost Drain Freezing
| Error Code | Symptom | Fault Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL |
Display shows AL or an alarm icon with beeping; temperature may be out of range.
|
General Alarm Condition | View Details |
| CL |
Display shows CL and controls may be locked; temperature cannot be adjusted.
|
Control Lock Activated | View Details |
| dF |
Display shows dF frequently and freezer temperature rises during these periods.
|
Defrost Mode Indication / Extended Defrost | View Details |
| dO |
Display shows dO or door icon; alarm sounds and interior light may stay on.
|
Door Open Detection Fault | View Details |
| E1 |
Display shows E1 and freezer may not maintain set temperature.
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Freezer Sensor Error | View Details |
| E2 |
Display shows E2 and defrost cycles may be abnormal (too frequent or not occurring).
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Defrost Sensor Error | View Details |
| E3 |
Display shows E3 and freezer may not defrost, leading to frost buildup on the evaporator.
|
Defrost System Failure | View Details |
| E4 |
Display shows E4 and freezer may shut down or run erratically.
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Control Board Internal Error | View Details |
| E5 |
Display shows E5 and compressor may not start or may short-cycle.
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Compressor Start/Run Circuit Error | View Details |
| H1 |
Display shows H1 and freezer is not cooling properly or temperature is erratic.
|
High Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H2 |
Display shows H2 and freezer temperature reading is inaccurate or unit runs continuously.
|
Ambient/Room Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| H3 |
Display shows H3 and freezer may not defrost properly or may overcool.
|
Evaporator Temperature Sensor Fault | View Details |
| Hi |
Display shows Hi and an alarm may sound; freezer interior is warm and food may be soft or thawing.
|
High Temperature Alarm | View Details |
| Lo |
Display shows Lo and freezer temperature reading is very low or flashing; unit may run continuously.
|
Low Temperature Condition / Sensor Range | View Details |
| OP |
Display shows OP and temperature reading is missing or shows dashes; freezer may run continuously or shut down.
|
Open Temperature Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| PF |
Display shows PF after power is restored; alarm may sound.
|
Power Failure Memory | View Details |
| SH |
Display shows SH and temperature reading is incorrect or stuck; compressor may not cycle correctly.
|
Shorted Temperature Sensor Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Control panel buttons do not respond or respond intermittently.
|
User Interface / Keypad Failure | View Details |
| – |
Excessive frost buildup on interior walls, shelves, and food packages.
|
Excessive Moisture Infiltration / Frosting | View Details |
| – |
Exterior sides or front of freezer feel very hot to the touch.
|
High Cabinet Surface Temperature | View Details |
| – |
Freezer cycles on and off more frequently than usual; temperature fluctuates.
|
Short Cycling / Temperature Fluctuation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door is hard to open right after closing; a vacuum seems to hold it shut.
|
Door Vacuum / Pressure Equalization | View Details |
| – |
Freezer door will not stay closed or pops open after being shut.
|
Door Alignment / Closure Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior has a strong, unpleasant odor even after cleaning.
|
Persistent Odor Contamination | View Details |
| – |
Freezer interior temperature is uneven; top is warm while bottom is very cold (upright models).
|
Poor Air Circulation | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is leaking water onto the floor from underneath or at the front.
|
Defrost Drain Clogged or Drain Pan Overflow | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is making a loud buzzing or humming noise from the compressor area.
|
Compressor or Condenser Fan Noise | View Details |
| – |
Freezer is too cold; items near the back are rock hard or showing freezer burn even at moderate settings.
|
Overcooling / Temperature Overshoot | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a high-pitched squealing or chirping noise from inside the cabinet.
|
Evaporator Fan Motor Bearing Failure | View Details |
| – |
Freezer makes a loud rattling or vibrating noise, especially when the compressor is running.
|
Cabinet Vibration / Loose Components | View Details |
| – |
Freezer not cooling at all – interior warm, compressor not running, lights may be on.
|
No Cooling – Compressor Not Running | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs but does not get cold enough; food is soft or partially thawed.
|
Insufficient Cooling – Runs but Warm | View Details |
| – |
Freezer runs constantly and rarely shuts off; temperature may be normal or slightly warm.
|
Long Run Time / Never Shuts Off | View Details |
| – |
Freezer starts then stops after a few seconds; repeated clicking from compressor area.
|
Compressor Short Cycling on Overload | View Details |
| – |
Freezer trips the circuit breaker or blows a fuse when it starts.
|
Electrical Overload / Short Circuit | View Details |
| – |
Freezer will not start at all; no lights, no display, no sounds.
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No Power to Freezer | View Details |
| – |
Ice forming around the door gasket or on the front edge of the cabinet.
|
Door Perimeter Condensation / Frost | View Details |
| – |
Interior light does not turn on when the door is opened.
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Interior Light Circuit Failure | View Details |
| – |
Thick ice sheet forming on the bottom of the freezer compartment.
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Defrost Drain Freezing | View Details |
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