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Ge Refrigerator Error Codes

All Ge refrigerator error codes with step-by-step troubleshooting, multimeter specs, and OEM part numbers.

17 error codes

CodeMeaning
ECThe evaporator coil temperature sensor has failed, or the defrost system has a fault that prevents the evaporator from maintaining proper temperature. The refrigerator cannot accurately track cooling performance.
highintermediate
EFThe evaporator fan motor inside the freezer compartment has stopped running or is not being detected by the control board. This fan circulates cold air from the evaporator coils throughout the freezer and fresh food sections.
highintermediate
ERRThe main control board and a secondary board (door board, dispenser board, or inverter board) have lost communication. The refrigerator may continue cooling but will have limited or no display and control functionality.
moderateadvanced
FREEZINGA Ge refrigerator freezing food has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
HUBReference hub covering all fault codes displayed on GE Profile and GFE Series French door and side-by-side refrigerators.
lowbeginner
ICE-MAKERA Ge refrigerator ice maker not working has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
ICE-MAKERCauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
LEAKINGA Ge refrigerator leaking water has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
LEAKINGCauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
NCThe refrigerator is not reaching its target cooling temperature. The compressor is either not running or cannot maintain adequate refrigerant pressure. Both compartments will warm to room temperature if the fault is not resolved.
criticalintermediate
NOISECauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
NOISEA Ge refrigerator making noise has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
NOT-COOLINGA Ge refrigerator not cooling has specific causes related to Ge's design and component choices.
mediumintermediate
SYMPTOMGE Profile refrigerator is running but not maintaining proper temperatures in the fresh food compartment
highintermediate
SYMPTOMGE Profile refrigerator ice maker has stopped producing ice or produces small/hollow cubes
mediumintermediate
WATER-DISPENSERCauses and Fixes
mediumintermediate
XWFE-FILTERThe XWFE filter error on GE refrigerators means the water filter is not being recognized by the RFID chip reader. GE's XWFE filters contain an RFID chip that communicates with the refrigerator to verify the filter is genuine GE.
lowbeginner