GE Refrigerator error code
GE Refrigerator Error DRN
The appliance is not draining correctly.
The appliance is not draining correctly.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Unplug the appliance from the power outlet and
Unplug the appliance from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 2Locate the drain pump, which is usually at
Locate the drain pump, which is usually at the bottom of the appliance.
- 3Place a towel and a shallow pan under
Place a towel and a shallow pan under the pump to catch any residual water.
A quick explanation
What does DRN mean?
The appliance is not draining correctly.
The answer you came for
How to fix GE refrigerator error DRN
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
- 1
Unplug the appliance from the power outlet and
Unplug the appliance from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 2
Locate the drain pump, which is usually at
Locate the drain pump, which is usually at the bottom of the appliance.
- 3
Place a towel and a shallow pan under
Place a towel and a shallow pan under the pump to catch any residual water.
- 4
Disconnect the hoses attached to the drain pump
Disconnect the hoses attached to the drain pump by squeezing the clamps with pliers.
- 5
Remove the screws that secure the drain pump
Remove the screws that secure the drain pump to the appliance's frame.
- 6
Install the new drain pump (part number W10614158)
Install the new drain pump (part number W10614158) and secure it with the screws.
- 7
Reconnect the hoses and ensure the clamps are
Reconnect the hoses and ensure the clamps are tight and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.
- 8
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes,
Turn the appliance off, wait about 2 minutes, then turn it back on.
Read the additional checks from the current guide
How to Fix DRN Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the appliance from the power outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Locate the drain pump, which is usually at the bottom of the appliance.Place a towel and a shallow pan under the pump to catch any residual water.Disconnect the hoses attached to the drain pump by squeezing the clamps with pliers.Remove the screws that secure the drain pump to the appliance's frame.Install the new drain pump (part number W10614158) and secure it with the screws.Reconnect the hoses and ensure the clamps are tight and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.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.
Recommended part
Recommended part for this error code
Part listed in the current guide
OEM candidate: W10614158
Price noted in the current guide: $20-$65
Why this part is shown: It is associated with GE Refrigerator error DRN 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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