Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water WARM-FRIDGE Error Fix: Refrigerator Not Cooling Properly

Error code WARM-FRIDGE on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RF170WDRJX5 17.1 cu ft ActiveSmart Bottom Mount Counter Depth Refrigerator with Ice and Water means: Refrigerator Not Cooling Properly. The refrigerator compartment is not maintaining the correct temperature — check that the condenser coils are clean (vacuum dust from the coils under/behind the unit), the evaporator fan is running, the vents between freezer and fridge are not blocked by food, the door seals are intact, and the thermostat is set correctly; a warm fridge with a cold freezer often indicates a failed evaporator fan

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Evaporator Fan Motor" (medium difficulty, ~60 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $5-$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 ("Test and Replace Evaporator Fan Motor") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 60 minutes. Tools needed: T20 Torx screwdriver, Multimeter, Nut driver set.

DIY cost: $5-$20. Professional repair typically costs $150-$250. 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 WARM-FRIDGE 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.