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Amana Refrigerator error code

Amana Refrigerator Error E14

Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Error.

Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
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Amana refrigerator repair guide for error E14
Error codeE14Refrigerator

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Disconnect the refrigerator from power for 5 minutes, then plug it back in to reset the control board.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Check the wiring and harness connecting the temperature sensor to the main control board for any loose connections, damage, or corrosion.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    If you have a multimeter, you can test the thermistor's resistance. The resistance should change with temperature. A sensor with no resistance or infinite resistance is faulty.

A quick explanation

What does E14 mean?

Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Error.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana refrigerator error E14

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Unplug the refrigerator from the power source.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Empty the fresh food compartment of all shelves and food items to get clear access.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Locate the temperature sensor (thermistor). It is usually found along the back or side wall, often behind a small plastic cover.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Remove the cover, which may require a screwdriver or simply unsnapping it.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Disconnect the wire harness from the old sensor.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Remove the old sensor from its mounting clip and install the new one.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Reconnect the wire harness, replace the cover, reinstall the shelves, and plug the refrigerator back in.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E14 Error (Step-by-Step) Unplug the refrigerator from the power source and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Empty the fresh food compartment of all shelves and food items to get clear access.Locate the temperature sensor (thermistor). It is usually found along the back or side wall, often behind a small plastic cover.Remove the cover, which may require a screwdriver or simply unsnapping it.Disconnect the wire harness from the old sensor and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove the old sensor from its mounting clip and install the new one.Reconnect the wire harness, replace the cover, reinstall the shelves, and plug the refrigerator back in.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. &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?

  • The temperature sensor, also known as a thermistor, is malfunctioning, which affects the refrigerator's ability to regulate temperature accurately.

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: W10384183

Price noted in the current guide: $15-$55

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Refrigerator error E14 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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