Frigidaire
Temperature Sensing or Calibration Error
Display shows temperature, but actual interior temperature is significantly different.
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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
Aging thermistor, sensor not in correct location, control board calibration drift
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety: Unplug the unit before accessing sensors or control board.
Steps:
- Verify with thermometer: Place a reliable thermometer in the center of the cabinet and compare to the display after several hours of stable operation.
- Check sensor placement: Ensure the cabinet thermistor is mounted where it senses average air temperature, not directly in cold air discharge.
- Replace thermistor: If readings are consistently off by a large margin, install a new Frigidaire cabinet temperature sensor.
- Control replacement: If a new sensor does not correct the discrepancy, the control board may be miscalibrated and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty
Medium
3/5
Required Part
Cabinet Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)
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