F8
Fisher & Paykel · Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker
The defrost cycle did not complete within the maximum allowed time — there may be excessive frost on the evaporator (indicating a door seal issue or frequent door openings), the defrost heater may be weak, or the defrost sensor may not be accurately reading the evaporator temperature
Error F8 on the Fisher & Paykel Fisher & Paykel RS36A72J1 36-Inch Built-In French Door Refrigerator with ActiveSmart and Ice Maker means: Defrost Cycle Incomplete. The top-ranked community fix is “Test and Replace Defrost Heater and Sensor” (medium difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $10-$25). 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-$180.
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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 F8 also appears on 3 other Fisher & Paykel models:
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