Koldfront Sensor Calibration / Control Logic Issue

Display works but shows incorrect temperatures or status, and ice production is erratic.

Advertisements

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.

Advertisements

Possible Causes

Drifted temperature sensors, loose sensor connections, partially failed control board, firmware anomalies

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety First: Unplug the unit before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps to stabilize operation:

  • Reset control: Unplug for 10–15 minutes to reset the electronics.
  • Inspect sensors: Check evaporator, ambient, and bin sensors for secure mounting and intact wiring.
  • Clean connections: Reseat sensor connectors on the control board.
  • Replace suspect sensor: If one area (e.g., bin or evaporator) seems misread, replace that Koldfront-compatible sensor.
  • Replace control board: If erratic behavior persists, install a new main control board.
Advertisements

Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Evaporator Thermistor
Check Price on Amazon

We may earn a commission from links on this page.

Advertisements