Frigidaire Error Codes

Common error codes our technicians see in the field. Find your code, learn what it means, and book a diagnostic if you need one.

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Below are 30 common Frigidaire error codes our technicians see in the field, ordered by severity. Find your code, see what it typically means, and call us if you need expert help. transparent service-call pricing (applied to repair).

Critical (26)

— food spoiling, safety, or appliance unusable
CodeWhat it means
F1Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will check wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F10Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F11Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F12Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F13Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F14Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F15Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F20Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F21Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F22Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F23Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F24Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F25Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F30Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F31Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F32Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F33Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F34Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F35Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F36Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F37Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F38Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F39Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F40Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F8Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.
F9Main control board communication error.
Models: Gallery, Professional
Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary.

Important (4)— needs service within days

CodeWhat it means
F2Defrost system error.
Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR
Fix: Technician will inspect defrost heater, thermostat, and control board.
F3Temperature sensor error.
Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR
Fix: Technician will test temperature sensor and replace if faulty.
F4Water inlet valve error.
Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR
Fix: Technician will check water supply line and replace water inlet valve.
F5Defrost system error.
Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR
Fix: Technician will check defrost heater, thermostat, and control board.

Code matches a symptom? Read the diagnostic guide

Frigidaire codes often correspond to a broader appliance issue. Match your code to a symptom below:

Don't see your Frigidaire code?

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Error code meanings are based on field observation by our technicians. Some codes may indicate multiple underlying issues — a diagnostic visit confirms the root cause. We are an independent appliance repair service and not affiliated with Frigidaire or its parent manufacturer. Codes shown reflect common scenarios across the Frigidaire product line; specific behavior may vary by model year and configuration.

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  1. 1

    Inspection

    Your technician examines the appliance, listens to your description, and notes the model + serial for parts lookup. Visual + audio-based diagnostics first — non-invasive.

  2. 2

    Diagnostics

    Targeted tests on the failing subsystem (compressor, control board, heating element, motor, etc.) to identify the exact root cause. You get a clear explanation, not jargon.

  3. 3

    Fix decision

    Up-front estimate before any work begins: cost, parts, and the realistic likelihood of success vs. recommending replacement on an old or uneconomical unit. You decide.

  4. 4

    Operational test

    After the repair we run the appliance through its normal cycle on-site — never "it should work now, call us if it doesn't." You sign off when it's actually working.

  5. 5

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Nancy Chapman

11 months ago
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Josh Wainer

Josh Wainer

a year ago
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Pavel was great. Came on time. Diagnosed and found this issue right away. Very knowledgeable. He found the best and most cost effective way to fix our appliance. I would absolutely call again. I just hope I don't need to :)

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nadirangel7

a year ago
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a year ago
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Nazar Maliarchuk

a year ago
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