GE Refrigerator error code
GE Refrigerator Error SH
Temperature sensor is shorted. This can apply to either the freezer or refrigerator sensor.
Temperature sensor is shorted. This can apply to either the freezer or refrigerator sensor.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source to
Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source to prevent electrical shock.
- 2Find the temperature sensor
Find the temperature sensor. For the refrigerator compartment, check near the top of the unit. For the freezer, look along the back interior wall.
- 3Remove any shelving or covers necessary to access
Remove any shelving or covers necessary to access the sensor and its wiring connector.
A quick explanation
What does SH mean?
Temperature sensor is shorted. This can apply to either the freezer or refrigerator sensor.
The answer you came for
How to fix GE refrigerator error SH
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source to
Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source to prevent electrical shock.
- 2
Find the temperature sensor
Find the temperature sensor. For the refrigerator compartment, check near the top of the unit. For the freezer, look along the back interior wall.
- 3
Remove any shelving or covers necessary to access
Remove any shelving or covers necessary to access the sensor and its wiring connector.
- 4
Unplug the sensor from its wiring harness and
Unplug the sensor from its wiring harness and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 5
Set a multimeter to the ohms (Ω) setting
Set a multimeter to the ohms (Ω) setting to test the sensor. A reading of zero or near-zero resistance indicates a short circuit.
- 6
Install the new temperature sensor by connecting it
Install the new temperature sensor by connecting it to the wiring harness.
- 7
Reassemble the covers and shelving, then restore power
Reassemble the covers and shelving, then restore power to the refrigerator.
- 8
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
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How to Fix SH Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source to prevent electrical shock.Find the temperature sensor. For the refrigerator compartment, check near the top of the unit. For the freezer, look along the back interior wall.Remove any shelving or covers necessary to access the sensor and its wiring connector.Unplug the sensor from its wiring harness and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Set a multimeter to the ohms (Ω) setting to test the sensor. A reading of zero or near-zero resistance indicates a short circuit.Install the new temperature sensor by connecting it to the wiring harness.Reassemble the covers and shelving, then restore power to the refrigerator.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-20Verified Compatible Alternatives:297018400
Recommended part
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OEM candidate: 240597203
Price noted in the current guide: $15-$50
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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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