5E / 5E1

What causes it

Ice maker fan or sensor fault.

What it means in practice

The ice maker's fan or sensor isn't working, so the ice maker may stop making ice. The refrigerator usually keeps cooling normally.

What to check before calling

• ✓Check that the ice maker's water line isn't frozen or kinked.
• ✓Power-cycle the fridge; if ice production doesn't resume, the ice maker module may need service.
• ✓Unplug the refrigerator briefly to reset the control.
• ✓Check for ice buildup around the ice maker and clear any blockage.

When to call a technician

If the code returns, the ice maker fan or sensor needs testing.

If those checks don't clear the 5E / 5E1 code, it's usually a sign of a failed part rather than something to keep resetting. A technician runs a full diagnostic on your refrigerator, confirms the cause, and quotes the repair before any work starts. The $89 service call is waived if you go ahead with the repair, and parts and labor are covered by our 90-day warranty on parts & labor.

Common question

Is the rest of the refrigerator affected?

Usually not, since this code is specific to the ice maker. Watch the temperature to be safe.

Other Refrigerator Error Codes

Not seeing 5E / 5E1, or want to compare it against a different code on the display? Here's what these other common refrigerator codes mean.

• Samsung 22 C / 22 EDefrost sensor error
• LG Er FFFreezer sensor fault
• LG Er rFFridge sensor fault
• GE, Whirlpool & Sub-Zero Blinking light / panel alertMost GE, Whirlpool, and Sub-Zero refrigerators don't use a shared numeric fault code system
• Frigidaire SY EFEvaporator fan fault
• Frigidaire SY CECommunication error between the control board and display