Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water F20 Error Fix: Compressor Fault

Error code F20 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Compressor Fault. The compressor is not starting, is drawing excessive current, or the compressor relay has failed — the compressor start relay and overload protector may need replacement; listen for clicking sounds (relay trying to start) or humming (compressor seized); a failed compressor is a major repair and may warrant appliance replacement depending on age

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay and Overload Protector" (hard 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 ("Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay and Overload Protector") is rated hard difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: Multimeter, Needle-nose pliers, T20 Torx screwdriver.

DIY cost: $15-$25. Professional repair typically costs $200-$350. 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), F15 (Ice Maker Fill Tube Frozen), and 3 more.

Error code F20 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.