Whirlpool Refrigerator Error Codes

Your Whirlpool refrigerator uses 6 distinct error codes to flag faults before they turn into a full breakdown. The most common cluster around motor (2), sensor (1), power (1). Of these, about 6 can usually be cleared at home without a technician, while 2 point to more serious faults that may warrant a professional. Typical repair costs on this appliance run from $0 for simple DIY fixes up to $450 for professional component replacement.

Find your code in the table below for its exact meaning, the most likely causes ranked by how often they're the culprit, a step-by-step fix, the parts you may need, and a clear call on when it's worth phoning a repair pro.

Documented Whirlpool refrigerator codes on this page: SY EF — evaporator fan motor failure; SY CF — condenser fan motor failure; E0 — freezer thermistor failure; PO — power outage indicator — power was interrupted; CF — communication failure between control boards; 18 C — ice maker fault — ice maker not cycling correctly.