Kenmore Refrigerator Error F28

How to Fix Refrigerator Error UNPLUG unit.Remove rear lower access panel to access compressor.Locate temperature sensor clipped to compressor shell (small probe with 2 wires, often under tape).Carefully peel back tape/clamp to access sensor connector.Disconnect and test resistance (should read 5k-15k ohms at room temp).Replace sensor if open/shorted.Reattach new sensor to compressor shell in same location using high-temp adhesive or metal strap - MUST maintain good thermal contact.If sensor good but error persists, suspect failing compressor windings causing actual overtemperature condition - requires professional diagnosis.

What to Check Next on This Kenmore Refrigerator Kenmore Refrigerator Error F28: Use the code or symptom as the starting clue, then confirm what the refrigerator actually does before ordering parts. Unplug the refrigerator before touching wiring, fans, sensors, defrost parts, or control boards. Confirm both doors seal fully, the vents are open, the condenser area is clean, and temperatures have had time to stabilize. Check for frost buildup, fan noise, blocked air returns, warm spots, water-line issues, and loose sensor or harness connections. Note whether the symptom is warm fresh-food air, freezer thawing, ice-maker trouble, dispenser trouble, beeping, or display/control behavior. Replace a part only after the same symptom repeats and model-specific checks point to that part category. If the issue returns after these checks, match replacement parts to the complete Kenmore refrigerator model number from the appliance tag. Kenmore models can be built by different manufacturers, so fit depends on the full model number. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through links on this page.