Fisher & Paykel Thermostat / Thermistor Misreading or Stuck Damper

Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold; food freezing in fresh food compartment.

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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 fresh food thermistor, Stuck-open air damper, Control board not cycling compressor, Temperature set too low

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing sensors or damper assemblies.

  • Check temperature settings: Ensure the fresh food temperature is set to around 3–4°C (37–39°F). Increase the setpoint if it is too low.
  • Inspect air vents: Make sure vents between freezer and fridge are not blocked by food items, which can cause cold air to dump into one area.
  • Check damper operation: Locate the air damper and verify it opens and closes. If stuck open, replace the damper assembly.
  • Test thermistor: Measure the fresh food thermistor resistance at known temperatures and compare to spec. Replace if readings are incorrect.
  • Control issue: If hardware is good but the compressor never cycles off, the main control board may be faulty and should be evaluated by a technician.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Fresh Food Thermistor
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