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LG · Refrigerator · Error code
LG Refrigerator Er FF Error Code
LG says Er FF is a freezer fan error, Er rF is a refrigerator fan error and Er IF is an ice maker fan error. All three usually come from frost or ice building up around the fan until it cannot turn. Also shown as Er rF, Er IF, E FF, E rF on some models.
I am Ramez, owner of R3M Appliance Repair in Rockwall, TX. Below is what this code means, what you can safely try before calling anyone, and the point where it is time to call. If you are in the Rockwall area and want it handled today: (469) 446-4242.
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Step 1
What usually causes Er FF
Most common first. In my experience the first one or two on this list account for most LG Er FF calls.
- 1. Frost buildup jamming the fan blade
- 2. Door left ajar, or a worn gasket letting humid Texas air in
- 3. Air vents blocked by overpacking
- 4. Failed evaporator or ice maker fan motor
- 5. Defrost system failure (heater, sensor or control)
Step 2
What to try before you call
Safe things a homeowner can do. Unplug the refrigerator before reaching into anything.
- Unplug the refrigerator, take the food out and leave the doors open at least 8 hours so it can fully defrost.
- Soak up the melt water with towels and dry the inside.
- Plug it back in and give it 24 to 48 hours to get back to temperature.
- Check that the door gaskets seal, the doors close fully and no food is blocking the vents.
Step 3
When to stop and call a technician
The code returns after a full manual defrost, or frost keeps forming on the back wall, which means the defrost system has failed and it will keep happening. At that point the fix is usually a part, and guessing at parts gets expensive fast. I test first, then quote, so you only pay for what is actually broken.
Doing it yourself?
Parts that usually fix a LG Er FF
If the steps above did not clear it, one of these is the usual culprit. Always match the part to your full model number (on the sticker inside the door or on the back).
ice maker fan motor
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defrost heater or defrost sensor
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Questions
LG Er FF questions
How do I clear the Er FF code on my LG refrigerator?
Fix the cause first, then unplug the refrigerator (or turn it off at the breaker) for about a minute and restart. The code clears once the refrigerator no longer sees the problem. If it comes right back, the cause is still there.
Is Er FF the same as Er rF / Er IF / E FF / E rF?
Yes. LG uses different displays on different model years, so the same problem shows up as Er FF on some machines and Er rF or Er IF or E FF or E rF on others. The fix is the same.
Is a LG refrigerator with a Er FF error worth repairing?
Usually yes. Evaporator fan motor and similar parts cost a fraction of a new refrigerator. I tell you the price before any work starts, and if a repair is not worth it I say so.
Can you come out today for a LG Er FF error in Rockwall?
Most days, yes. I carry common LG parts on the truck, so many Er FF repairs are done in one visit. Call or text (469) 446-4242 with your model number.
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Other error codes
Sources checked: lg.com. Model-specific behavior varies; your owner's manual is the final word for your machine.
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