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Electrolux Refrigerator error code

Electrolux Refrigerator Error SH-2

Refrigerator temperature sensor has shorted.

Refrigerator temperature sensor has shorted.

Updated Aug 18, 2026
✅ WORTH FIXINGParts under $100
Electrolux refrigerator repair guide for error SH-2
Error codeSH-2Refrigerator

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

  1. 1
    Check 1

    Unplug the refrigerator for a few minutes and then plug it back in.

  2. 2
    Check 2

    Disconnect the power and check the wiring between the affected temperature sensor and the main control board for any damage or loose connections.

  3. 3
    Check 3

    Test the thermistor with a multimeter. If the sensor is shorted, it will need to be replaced.

A quick explanation

What does SH-2 mean?

Refrigerator temperature sensor has shorted.

The answer you came for

How to fix Electrolux refrigerator error SH-2

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

  1. 1

    Step 1

    1. First, unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet for safety.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    2. Locate the temperature sensor inside the refrigerator compartment, usually near the top and back.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    3. Disconnect the wire harness from the old sensor.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    4. Remove any screws or clips holding the sensor in place and take it out.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    5. Install the new temperature sensor and secure it with the original screws or clips.

  6. 6

    Step 6

    6. Reconnect the wire harness and plug the refrigerator back in.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    7. Allow the refrigerator several hours to stabilize its temperature.

Read the additional checks from the current guide

How to Fix SH Error (Step-by-Step) First, unplug the refrigerator from the wall outlet for safety.Locate the temperature sensor inside the refrigerator compartment, usually near the top and back.Disconnect the wire harness from the old sensor and confirm the error stays cleared during a full test cycle.Remove any screws or clips holding the sensor in place and take it out.Install the new temperature sensor and secure it with the original screws or clips.Reconnect the wire harness and plug the refrigerator back in.Allow the refrigerator several hours to stabilize its temperature 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 Electrolux Refrigerator Focused repair path: refrigerator door, airflow, sensor, defrost, dispenser, and control checks. Do not treat the fault as reset-only if it keeps returning; use the failed function to choose the next test. Disconnect power before opening panels, then confirm whether the Electrolux refrigerator repeats the same code after a clean reset. Match the symptom to the part of the cycle or function that fails: fill, drain, heat, cool, spin, latch, ignite, fan, sensor, or control response. Inspect simple causes first: airflow, water supply, drain path, door closure, filter, venting, wiring connectors, and visible damage. Use meter testing or service diagnostics before replacing electronic controls, because wiring, switches, sensors, and loads can mimic board failure. Use the complete Electrolux refrigerator model number from the appliance tag before ordering any model-specific part. 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 Electrolux model number from the appliance tag before ordering. &tag=appliancefixg-20Verified Compatible Alternatives:24059720329701840050285419003

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?

  • Shorted temperature sensor
  • Faulty thermistor (temperature sensor)
  • Damaged or loose wiring
  • Failed electronic control board

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

Recommended part

Recommended part for this error code

Replacement part

OEM candidate: 5303918775

Price noted in the current guide: $7-$76

Why this part is shown: It is associated with Electrolux Refrigerator error SH-2 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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