Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water F15 Error Fix: Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen

Error code F15 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen. The water fill tube that supplies water to the ice maker is frozen — this prevents water from reaching the ice maker mold; the tube is typically located at the back wall of the freezer; a hair dryer on low heat can thaw the tube temporarily, but the root cause (often a faulty inlet valve that drips or a freezer temperature set too low) should be addressed

The most successful fix is "Replace Faulty Water Inlet Valve to Prevent Fill Tube Freezing" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $15-$25. 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 Faulty Water Inlet Valve to Prevent Fill Tube Freezing") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Adjustable pliers, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $110-$170. 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), F11 (Condenser Fan Fault), F14 (Ice Maker Fault), F2 (Fresh Food Compartment Sensor Fault), and 3 more.

Error code F15 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.