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Fisher & Paykel · Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker
The freezer temperature sensor is faulty or disconnected — the control board cannot regulate freezer temperature without an accurate sensor reading; check the sensor wiring and connector for damage; the sensor is a thermistor located inside the freezer compartment
Error F3 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker means: Freezer Compartment Sensor Fault. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Freezer Temperature Sensor Thermistor” (medium difficulty, ~40 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-$160.
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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 F3 also appears on 3 other Fisher & Paykel models:
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