Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water F11 Error Fix: Condenser Fan Fault

Error code F11 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Condenser Fan Fault. The condenser fan motor has failed or is not running — this fan cools the condenser coils and compressor; without it, the compressor will overheat and cycle on its thermal overload; the refrigerator will cool poorly and the compressor area will be very hot to the touch; clean dust from the fan blades and motor

The most successful fix is "Replace the Condenser Fan Motor Assembly" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $10-$20. 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 the Condenser Fan Motor Assembly") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers.

DIY cost: $10-$20. Professional repair typically costs $120-$180. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water has 8 other known error codes, including: F1 (Defrost Sensor Fault), F10 (Evaporator Fan Fault), F14 (Ice Maker Fault), F15 (Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen), F2 (Fresh Food Compartment Sensor Fault), and 3 more.

Error code F11 also appears on 1 other Fisher & Paykel model: Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.