KitchenAid refrigerator support & repair
Troubleshooting, error codes and repair costs for KitchenAid refrigerators. Our data covers 780 KitchenAid refrigerator models across 115 engineering platforms.
Common KitchenAid refrigerator problems
Refrigerator not cooling
A refrigerator that is not cooling is either losing cold air (door, settings, blocked vents), unable to get rid of…
Refrigerator freezer not freezing
A freezer that will not freeze has the same root causes as a warm refrigerator, but because the freezer is closest to…
Refrigerator too cold or freezing food
A fresh-food section that freezes food is being sent too much freezer air or is regulating to the wrong temperature…
Refrigerator ice maker not working
An ice maker that has stopped is not getting water, is not cold enough, or has been switched off by its own arm or…
Refrigerator water dispenser not working
When the water dispenser does not work, the cause is often upstream of the door: a closed or restricted supply, a…
Refrigerator leaking water
Where the water appears tells you most about the cause. Water behind or under the unit points to the supply line, the…
Refrigerator frost buildup
Frost on food and shelves comes from humid air getting in: a door that does not seal or close, or frequent long…
Refrigerator making noise
Many refrigerator sounds are normal: water filling the ice maker, cubes dropping, sizzling during defrost, and a…
Refrigerator not running
A refrigerator that seems dead is often a power, setting or timing issue: a tripped breaker or GFCI outlet, a control…
KitchenAid refrigerator error codes
| Code | Meaning | Models |
|---|---|---|
| F1E1 | Main control fault | 4 |
| F3E1 | Fresh-food compartment sensor | 35 |
| F3E2 | Freezer compartment sensor | 35 |
| F3E4 | Freezer evaporator sensor | 4 |
| F3E5 | Defrost (evaporator) sensor | 31 |
| F3E6 | Fresh-food evaporator sensor | 4 |
| F3E8 | Humidity sensor fault | 29 |
| F3E9 | Ambient temperature sensor | 29 |
| F3EB | Pantry drawer sensor | 4 |
| F4E1 | Defrost heater fault | 35 |
| F4E2 | Fresh-food evaporator heater fault | 4 |
| F4E8 | Flipper mullion heater fault | 4 |
| F4ED | Pantry damper heater fault | 4 |
| F4EE | Fresh-food damper heater fault | 4 |
| F6E1 | Communication failure | 35 |
| F7E1 | Compressor / cooling fault | 35 |
| F10E1 | Freezer fan fault | 6 |
| F10E11 | Fresh-food air damper fault | 6 |
| FAE1 | Fresh-food evaporator fan fault | 4 |
| FAE2 | Freezer evaporator fan fault | 4 |
| FAEB | Fresh-food air damper fault | 4 |
| FAEC | Pantry drawer air damper fault | 4 |
| FBE1 | Ice compartment sensor | 4 |
| FBE2 | Ice maker sensor 1 | 4 |
| FBEB | Ice maker sensor 2 | 4 |
How KitchenAid refrigerators are organized
Models are grouped by engineering platform: models on the same platform share their service documentation, fault-code list and most diagnostic steps, even when they carry different brand names. That is why we ask for the model number when you have it.
| Type | Docs from | Models | Codes | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in refrigerator | — | 97 | 0 | KBRS36FMB, KBRS36FMX, KBRS36FSB |
| Built-in refrigerator | 2002 | 33 | 0 | KSSC36FKB, KSSC36FKS, KSSC36QKS |
| Built-in refrigerator | — | 33 | 0 | KSSC36FJB, KSSC36FJS, KSSC36FJT |
| Side-by-side refrigerator | 2002 | 29 | 0 | KSRB22FHBL, KSRB22FHBT, KSRB22FHSS |
| Built-in refrigerator | 2023 | 25 | 8 | KBSD702MPS, KBSD702MSS, KBSD706MPS |
| Built-in refrigerator | 2016 | 20 | 0 | KBBL306ESS, KBBL336SPS, KBBR306ESS |
| Undercounter refrigerator | 2021 | 18 | 0 | KUBL214KPA, KUBL214KSB, KUBL314KBS |
| Undercounter refrigerator | 2021 | 18 | 0 | KUWL214KPA, KUWL214KSB, KUWL314KBS |
| Side-by-side refrigerator | 2008 | 18 | 0 | KSRS25CSBL, KSRS25CSBT, KSRS25CSMK |
| Built-in refrigerator | 2002 | 18 | 0 | KSSC36MHS, KSSC42MHS, KSSC48MHS |
KitchenAid refrigerator repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator compressor start relay and overload replacement | $180–$370 | Light |
| Refrigerator temperature sensor replacement | $180–$340 | Light |
| Refrigerator door switch replacement | $180–$300 | Light |
| Refrigerator water inlet valve replacement | $180–$390 | Light |
| Refrigerator condenser fan motor replacement | $190–$400 | Light |
| Refrigerator evaporator fan motor replacement | $200–$430 | Moderate |
| Refrigerator air damper replacement | $200–$420 | Light |
| Refrigerator water and ice dispenser repair | $200–$500 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
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Repair or replace?
Refrigerators typically last 10–14 years. Use the repair-or-replace guide to weigh age, repair cost and condition.
KitchenAid refrigerator models
A selection of models with the most complete data. Use the lookup above for any model.
- KRFC236SBE
- KRFC236SJP
- KRFC236SPL
- KRFC236SPS
- KRSC336RPS
- KRSC536RBS
- KRSC536RPS
- KRSF336RPS
- KRSF536RBS
- KRSF536RPS
- KBSD702MPS
- KBSD702MSS
- KBSD706MPS
- KBSD708MBS
- KBSD708MPS
- KBSD708MSS
- KBSD736SPS
- KBSD742SPS
- KBSD748SPS
- KBSN702MBS
- KBSN702MPA
- KBSN702MPS
- KBSN708MBS
- KBSN708MPA
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KitchenAid refrigerator repair in Las Vegas
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.