What does Sy EF mean on Frigidaire refrigerator?

Error Code SY EF is the System Evaporator Fault. This usually means there is NOT enough air flow over the sensor, this can mean a faulty sensor, or evaporator fan motor. The sensor is mounted on the evaporator and if you can open the freezer door and hear and feel the fan blowing then the fan motor is ok.

Also know, what does error code SY EF mean on a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Frigidaire Refrigerator Error Code = SY EF Condition = Evaporator fan circuit failure. Repair or Check = Check wiring between evaporator fan and control board. Parts Needed = Evaporator fan or control board.

Secondly, what does H mean on my Frigidaire refrigerator? Posted: 03/27/2019. It's an alarm for high temperature. You can push the temperature setting and it should go off, but it will come back as long as the tempature is too high.

Similarly one may ask, what does SY CF mean on Frigidaire refrigerator?

electronic control board

Why does my Frigidaire refrigerator says Sy EF?

Since SY EF indicates an evaporator fan circuit failure and you've already replaced the evaporator fan motor, check wiring between evaporator fan and control board. Check for 12VDC to fan between red and brown wires. Fan motor spins freely.

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What does EF mean on a refrigerator?

Best answer. This is a code that indicates there is a problem with the evaporator fan motor or the main control board. The motor could have failed or the board may not be reading a signal being sent to it, from the motor. Some voltage readings will need to be made and possibly a resistance reading also.

How do you know if your compressor is bad in refrigerator?

Shake n' Tell for a Bad Compressor

Grab a flathead screwdriver, pull your fridge away from the wall, and unplug it.
Find the panel on the side of the compressor; it's held by one or two screws.
You'll see a device called a starter relay switch, which you should unplug from the compressor.

When should the evaporator fan run?

Most freezers don't run the evaporator fan motor when the door is open, so if the fan does work, it will turn off when you open the door. Check the temperature setting on the freezer to be sure it's on cold.

How do you reset the temperature on a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Touch to display filter condition status. Press and hold for three seconds to reset. hold for three seconds to reset. display on-off When active, it allows the display of the freezer and fridge temps.

Why is my Frigidaire refrigerator not getting cold?

The evaporator fan motor draws cold air over the evaporator coils and circulates it throughout the freezer. If the evaporator fan is not working, the freezer or refrigerator will not cool adequately. To determine if the evaporator fan motor is defective, try turning the fan blade by hand.

What does an evaporator fan in a refrigerator do?

An evaporator fan draws air from the refrigerator and blows it over the evaporator coils. The liquid refrigerant absorbs heat from the air and the air blows back into the refrigerator at a lower temperature, cooling the refrigerator. The liquid refrigerant starts to vaporize as it heats up and moves to the compressor.

What does EF mean on a GE refrigerator?

When set, you will typically see 'tF' in the temperature display when set to Turbo Freeze. Note: The symbol may look like an 'EF', an upside down f with an F, or something similar. This is not an error code, it is the Turbo Freeze (tF) setting.

Where is the evaporator fan on a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Popular Frigidaire Refrigerator Motors. The evaporator fan motor circulates air through the food compartment for efficient cooling in refrigerators. The evaporator is located in the back of the freezer and it circulates the air over the refrigerator coils.

What does CE mean on Electrolux refrigerator?

Communication Error

Where is the evaporator fan located in a refrigerator?

The refrigerator evaporator fan sits behind the freezer wall. It draws air across the evaporator coil and circulates it throughout the freezer and refrigerator compartments. When the refrigerator compressor kicks on, so does the evaporator fan.

What number should my Frigidaire freezer be set at?

The factory setting, which is midway on the dial or slider, is usually marked "recommended." The temperature in the freezer at this setting is 0 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 18 degrees Celsius), and the temperature in the refrigerator is 37 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius).

What does 1h mean on Frigidaire?

Typically, error code "HI" (the customer may say "H1") on a Frigidaire refrigerator unit indicates that the unit has detected high temperature in the freezer and/or the refrigerator. Try setting the freezer temperature to 0 degrees (or a lower setting) and the refrigerator to 37 degrees.

How do I set the temperature on my Frigidaire freezer?

To adjust the temperature setting, press the + button for a warmer temperature and the - button for a colder temperature on the control panel. Allow several hours for the temperature to stabilize between adjustments.

How much is a control board for a refrigerator?

A compressor or control board may cost $80 for a budget refrigerator, but upwards of $800 for the high-end models.

How much is a control board for a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Frigidaire 5303918558 Main Control Board Refrigerator

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How much does a motherboard cost for a GE refrigerator?

An icemaker (part only) costs in the $150 range. I paid about $200 to buy a motherboard last year from GE directly with next day shipping. Bad part in hindsight for you is that if you can run a screwdriver you could have done it yourself.

How do you turn off the alarm on a Frigidaire refrigerator?

Frigidaire freezers and refrigerators sound an alarm if the door stays open for more than five minutes. When it sounds, the unit's display will tell you that the door is open, so you know which alarm is beeping. To stop the alarm, press the "set' or "alarm reset key" once. Closing the door also silences the alarm.