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Fisher & Paykel · Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker
The temperature sensor in the fresh food (refrigerator) compartment is reading outside its normal range — the sensor may be faulty, disconnected, or have corroded wiring; incorrect temperature readings cause the compressor to run too much or too little, leading to frozen food or warm temperatures
Error F2 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker means: Fresh Food Compartment Sensor Fault. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Fresh Food Compartment Temperature Sensor” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $10-$20). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · refrigerator
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While many refrigerator repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$150.
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The Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker has 8 other known error codes:
Error code F2 also appears on 3 other Fisher & Paykel models:
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