Amana ART318FFDW 17.5 cu ft Top Freezer Refrigerator 28 in Width Energy Star Too Cold Error Fix: Refrigerator Too Cold — Food Freezing

Error code Too Cold on the Amana ART318FFDW 17.5 cu ft Top Freezer Refrigerator 28 in Width Energy Star means: Refrigerator Too Cold — Food Freezing. Food in the fresh food compartment is freezing, especially items near the back or top. The thermostat or temperature control may be set too cold — adjust it to a warmer setting and wait 24 hours. If food continues to freeze: (1) The thermostat may be stuck in the cold position — it no longer cycles the compressor off. (2) The damper control (air baffle between freezer and fridge) may be stuck open, allowing too much cold air into the fresh food section. (3) The thermistor/temperature sensor (on electronic models) may be reading incorrectly. Check the thermostat by turning it to off — if the compressor does not shut off, the thermostat is stuck closed.

The most successful fix is "Replace Damper Control or Thermostat Components" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$30. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated medium severity. It should be addressed soon, but your appliance may still function in a limited capacity.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Replace Damper Control or Thermostat Components") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $15-$30. Professional repair typically costs $120-$200. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Amana ART318FFDW 17.5 cu ft Top Freezer Refrigerator 28 in Width Energy Star has 8 other known error codes, including: Compressor Issue (Compressor Will Not Start — Clicking Sound), Door Seal Issue (Door Will Not Close Properly or Seal Is Damaged), Frost Build-Up (Excessive Frost or Ice in Freezer), Ice Maker Issue (Ice Maker Not Producing Ice), Light Not Working (Interior Light Does Not Turn On), and 3 more.

Error code Too Cold also appears on 3 other Amana models: ABB1924BRM 18.2 cu ft Bottom Freezer Refrigerator with Frost-Free Operation, ASI2175GRS 21.7 cu ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with Ice & Water Dispenser, ASI2575GRS 25.7 cu ft Side-by-Side Refrigerator with LED Lighting and Water Dispenser. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.