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Amana Refrigerator error code

Amana Refrigerator Error E3

Refrigerator Condenser Fan Error.

Refrigerator Condenser Fan Error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Amana refrigerator repair guide for error E3
Error codeE3Refrigerator

Try these first

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    The condenser fan is located at the back of the refrigerator, near the compressor. You should hear it running when the compressor is on.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Unplug the refrigerator and remove the back access panel. Check for any debris or obstructions preventing the fan from spinning.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Examine the wiring to the condenser fan motor for any loose connections or damage.

A quick explanation

What does E3 mean?

Refrigerator Condenser Fan Error.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana refrigerator error E3

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the refrigerator from the wall outlet.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Carefully pull the refrigerator away from the wall to access the rear panel.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Using a screwdriver or nut driver, remove the screws holding the lower rear access panel in place.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Locate the condenser fan motor, which is near the compressor at the bottom of the refrigerator.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Unplug the wire harness connected to the fan motor.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Remove the screws that mount the fan motor and its bracket to the refrigerator frame. You may also need to slide a fan blade off the motor shaft.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Install the new condenser fan motor, reattach the fan blade, secure it with the mounting screws, reconnect the wiring, and replace the rear access panel.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E3 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the refrigerator from the wall outlet and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Carefully pull the refrigerator away from the wall to access the rear panel.Using a screwdriver or nut driver, remove the screws holding the lower rear access panel in place.Locate the condenser fan motor, which is near the compressor at the bottom of the refrigerator.Unplug the wire harness connected to the fan motor and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove the screws that mount the fan motor and its bracket to the refrigerator frame. You may also need to slide a fan blade off the motor shaft.Install the new condenser fan motor, reattach the fan blade, secure it with the mounting screws, reconnect the wiring, and replace the rear access 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. &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 condenser fan, responsible for cooling the compressor and condenser coils, has malfunctioned, which can lead to overheating and poor cooling performance.

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 833697

Price noted in the current guide: $40-$125

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Refrigerator error E3 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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