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Electrolux Refrigerator Error F3

Temperature error, likely a defective temperature sensor.

Temperature error, likely a defective temperature sensor.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Electrolux refrigerator repair guide for error F3
Error codeF3Refrigerator

Try these first

Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Turn the appliance off and on.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Visually inspect the temperature sensor and its wiring for any damage.

A quick explanation

What does F3 mean?

Temperature error, likely a defective temperature sensor.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux refrigerator error F3

Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Safely disconnect the refrigerator from its power source.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. The temperature sensor (thermistor) is typically located inside the freezer, behind the back panel, clipped to the evaporator coils.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. You will need to remove the shelves and the back panel inside the freezer to access the sensor.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Visually inspect the sensor and its wiring for any signs of damage, corrosion, or a loose connection.

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    Step 5

    5. Reconnect any loose plugs securely. If the wiring is damaged, the sensor assembly will need to be replaced.

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    Step 6

    6. Testing the sensor's resistance requires a multimeter and knowledge of the correct specifications, which is best left to a professional.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. If no visible issues are found, the sensor (Part #5303918214) has likely failed and requires replacement by a service technician.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix F3 Error (Step-by-Step) Safely disconnect the refrigerator from its power source and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.The temperature sensor (thermistor) is typically located inside the freezer, behind the back panel, clipped to the evaporator coils.You will need to remove the shelves and the back panel inside the freezer to access the sensor.Visually inspect the sensor and its wiring for any signs of damage, corrosion, or a loose connection.Reconnect any loose plugs securely. If the wiring is damaged, the sensor assembly will need to be replaced.Testing the sensor's resistance requires a multimeter and knowledge of the correct specifications, which is best left to a professional.If no visible issues are found, the sensor (Part #5303918214) has likely failed and requires replacement by a service service.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.

What to Check Next on This Electrolux Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, sensor, defrost, dispenser, and control checks. Do not treat the fault as reset-only if it keeps returning; use the failed function to choose the next test. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm whether the Electrolux refrigerator repeats the same code after a clean reset. Match the symptom to the part of the cycle or function that fails: fill, drain, heat, cool, spin, latch, ignite, fan, sensor, or control response. Inspect simple causes first: airflow, water supply, drain path, door closure, filter, venting, wiring connectors, and visible damage. Use meter testing or service diagnostics before replacing electronic controls, because wiring, switches, sensors, and loads can mimic board failure. Use the complete Electrolux refrigerator model number from the appliance tag before ordering any model-specific part. Check, inspect, clean, test, measure, remove, reconnect, clear, and replace parts only when the symptom supports that path. If these checks point toward a part, verify the complete Electrolux model number from the appliance tag before ordering. &tag=appliancefixg-20

If the code comes back

Do not keep replacing parts based only on the code. Repeat the safe checks above. If the fault remains, stop and arrange qualified service rather than ordering from the code alone.

What may be causing it?

  • Failed temperature sensor/thermistor
  • Damaged wiring to the sensor

These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 241608501

Price noted in the current guide: $11-$29

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Refrigerator error F3 in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.

Compatibility varies by model. Confirm that the Amazon listing includes your complete refrigerator model number before ordering.

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Safety first

Disconnect power before opening panels or touching internal parts.

When to stop
  • Stop if you see burned wiring, melted connectors, water near electrical parts, or a gas smell.
  • Do not perform live-voltage testing unless you are trained and equipped for it.
  • Use the exact model manual or service information before replacing electronic controls.

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