Frigidaire F2

Frigidaire error code F2 indicates: Frigidaire Gallery / EvenTemp / PureSource Refrigerator: Evaporator coil sensor failure F2; automatic defrost termination monitoring fails, risking ice accumulation on coil..

The primary root cause for Frigidaire code F2 is: On Frigidaire (Frigidaire Gallery / EvenTemp / PureSource Refrigerator) models: Evaporator clip-on NTC probe defective or dislodged from refrigerant return bend, water ingress freezing inside probe sleeve, or open wire..

To resolve error code F2: Remove rear freezer panel. Test evaporator NTC resistance (typically ~2.5 kΩ at 25°C, rising to ~16.3 kΩ at -18°C). Clip firmly to copper return pipe. Press and hold Cancel / Drain for 3 seconds, or cycle the control lock for 5 seconds to clear persistent memory fault log.

Resetting power (unplugging for 5–10 minutes) clears temporary memory errors. However, if Frigidaire code F2 persists, the physical component causing On Frigidaire (Frigidaire Gallery / EvenTemp / PureSource Refrigerator) models: Evaporator clip-on NTC probe defective or dislodged from refrigerant return bend, water ingress freezing inside probe sleeve, or open wire. must be inspected or replaced.

Set a digital multimeter to ohms (Ω). Disconnect power and test Compressor Motor Windings (Run/Start) & Defrost Heater across Across 3 compressor pins (Common, Run, Start): R(C-S) + R(C-R) = R(S-R). Winding to earth: >20MΩ (OL).. Expected nominal reading is 15Ω–25Ω (Run C-R), 20Ω–35Ω (Start C-S), 200Ω–400Ω (Defrost Heater). PTC Relay: 10Ω–30Ω at 25°C.. Tolerance: ±10%. Any low insulation resistance to casing (<2MΩ) trips the breaker. Defrost bimetal reads <0.5Ω when sub-zero..

Standard electrical safety protocol: 1. Disconnect 230V mains power before opening panels. 2. Verify zero voltage at test points. 3. Allow hot water or heating elements to cool below 30°C before handling.