Amana Refrigerator error code
Amana Refrigerator Error TE
Temperature Sensor Error.
Temperature Sensor Error.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Unplug the refrigerator or turn it off at the circuit breaker for 5-10 minutes to reset the control board.
- 2Check 2
If comfortable, unplug the unit and inspect the wiring to the thermistor for any loose or damaged connections.
- 3Check 3
Test the thermistor with a multimeter to see if its resistance changes with temperature; if not, it needs replacement.
A quick explanation
What does TE mean?
Temperature Sensor Error.
The answer you came for
How to fix Amana refrigerator error TE
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the power outlet completely to ensure safety.
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Step 2
2. Locate the thermistor. It is usually found in the fresh food or freezer section, behind a light cover or a small plastic panel on the back or side wall.
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Step 3
3. Remove any screws or release any clips holding the cover panel in place and gently remove it to expose the thermistor.
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Step 4
4. The thermistor is a small sensor with a wire harness connected to it. Carefully disconnect the wire harness from the old thermistor.
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Step 5
5. Connect the new thermistor to the wire harness, ensuring a secure connection.
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Step 6
6. Mount the new thermistor in the same location as the old one and reinstall the cover panel.
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Step 7
7. Plug the refrigerator back into the power outlet. The error code should be cleared.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix TE Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the refrigerator from the power outlet completely to ensure safety.Locate the thermistor. It is usually found in the fresh food or freezer section, behind a light cover or a small plastic panel on the back or side wall.Remove any screws or release any clips holding the cover panel in place and gently remove it to expose the thermistor.The thermistor is a small sensor with a wire harness connected to it. Carefully disconnect the wire harness from the old thermistor.Connect the new thermistor to the wire harness, ensuring a secure connection.Mount the new thermistor in the same location as the old one and reinstall the cover panel.Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
What to Check Next on This Amana Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, thermistor, defrost, fan, compressor start, and control checks. Do not treat a returning fault as a reset-only problem; use the point in the cycle where the fault appears to choose the next check. Confirm the doors seal, the interior lights shut off, and vents are not blocked before replacing sensors or boards. Look for frost pattern clues, stalled fans, warm compartments, water or ice symptoms, and recent power interruptions. For temperature faults, inspect the evaporator fan, thermistor, defrost path, damper, condenser airflow, and board connectors. Use the complete Amana refrigerator model number before ordering sensors, fans, boards, dampers, valves, or start components. 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 Amana model number from the appliance tag before ordering. Similar error wording can use different valves, sensors, pumps, motors, heaters, locks, switches, fans, or control boards depending on the exact model. Verified Compatible Alternatives:0130P00096WPW10384183
What may be causing it?
- A faulty thermistor.
- Loose or damaged wiring connected to the thermistor.
These are possibilities to investigate, not proof that one part has failed.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Replacement part
OEM candidate: 67003872
Price noted in the current guide: $12-$60
Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Refrigerator error TE in the current guide. The error code alone does not prove this part has failed.
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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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