Amana Refrigerator error code
Amana Refrigerator Error E14
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Error.
Refrigerator Temperature Sensor Error.
Try these first
Start here before buying a part or taking the appliance apart.
- 1Check 1
Disconnect the refrigerator from power for 5 minutes, then plug it back in to reset the control board.
- 2Check 2
Check the wiring and harness connecting the temperature sensor to the main control board for any loose connections, damage, or corrosion.
- 3Check 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.
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How to fix Amana refrigerator error E14
Start with the safest checks and work from simple to technical.
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Step 1
1. Unplug the refrigerator from the power source.
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Step 2
2. Empty the fresh food compartment of all shelves and food items to get clear access.
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Step 3
3. Locate the temperature sensor (thermistor). It is usually found along the back or side wall, often behind a small plastic cover.
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Step 4
4. Remove the cover, which may require a screwdriver or simply unsnapping it.
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Step 5
5. Disconnect the wire harness from the old sensor.
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Step 6
6. Remove the old sensor from its mounting clip and install the new one.
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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
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
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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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