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Amana Refrigerator error code

Amana Refrigerator Error E44

Refrigerator Fresh Food Fan Communication Error.

Refrigerator Fresh Food Fan Communication Error.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
⚠️ CHECK WARRANTY / AGE$100 - $250 Range
Amana refrigerator repair guide for error E44
Error codeE44Refrigerator

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    The damper control is a small door that opens and closes to regulate airflow. You may be able to hear it operating when the refrigerator is running.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Unplug the refrigerator and locate the damper assembly, usually between the freezer and fresh food compartments. Check for any visible damage or obstructions.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Inspect the wiring to the damper control for any loose connections or damage.

A quick explanation

What does E44 mean?

Refrigerator Fresh Food Fan Communication Error.

The answer you came for

How to fix Amana refrigerator error E44

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Remove all shelves, drawers, and food from the fresh food compartment.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Locate and remove the screws holding the panel at the back of the compartment. This panel covers the evaporator fan.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Gently pull the panel away and disconnect any attached wiring to set it aside.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Identify the fresh food evaporator fan motor. Unplug its wire harness.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Remove the mounting screws holding the fan motor in place and take it out. You may need to transfer the fan blade to the new motor.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Install the new motor, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the compartment panels and shelves before plugging the unit back in.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix E44 Error (Step-by-Step) Disconnect the refrigerator from its power source and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove all shelves, drawers, and food from the fresh food compartment.Locate and remove the screws holding the panel at the back of the compartment. This panel covers the evaporator fan.Gently pull the panel away and disconnect any attached wiring to set it aside.Identify the fresh food evaporator fan motor. Unplug its wire harness.Remove the mounting screws holding the fan motor in place and take it out. You may need to transfer the fan blade to the new motor.Install the new motor, reconnect the wiring, and reassemble the compartment panels and shelves before plugging the unit 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 damper control, which regulates the flow of cold air from the freezer to the refrigerator section, has malfunctioned, leading to improper temperatures.

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Part listed in the current guide

OEM candidate: Fresh Food Evaporator Fan Motor

Price noted in the current guide: $50-$150

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Amana Refrigerator error E44 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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