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).
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F1 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will check wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F10 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F11 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F12 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F13 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F14 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F15 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F20 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F21 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F22 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F23 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F24 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F25 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F30 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F31 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F32 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F33 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F34 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F35 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F36 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F37 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F38 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F39 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F40 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F8 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| F9 | Main control board communication error. Models: Gallery, Professional Fix: Technician will inspect wiring harness and replace main control board if necessary. |
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F2 | Defrost system error. Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR Fix: Technician will inspect defrost heater, thermostat, and control board. |
| F3 | Temperature sensor error. Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR Fix: Technician will test temperature sensor and replace if faulty. |
| F4 | Water inlet valve error. Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR Fix: Technician will check water supply line and replace water inlet valve. |
| F5 | Defrost system error. Models: Gallery, Professional, FFTR Fix: Technician will check defrost heater, thermostat, and control board. |
Frigidaire codes often correspond to a broader appliance issue. Match your code to a symptom below:
Call us — we've seen most Frigidaire codes in the field. transparent service-call pricing (applied to repair).
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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