E190
Viking · VRFFB5361SS 36 in 21.8 cu ft French Door Refrigerator with Dual Compressors and WiFi Connectivity
The freezer defrost thermostat has failed open or shorted causing improper defrost cycles. This leads to frost buildup on the evaporator coil and reduced cooling efficiency.
Error E190 on the Viking VRFFB5361SS 36 in 21.8 cu ft French Door Refrigerator with Dual Compressors and WiFi Connectivity means: Freezer Defrost Thermostat Failure. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Freezer Defrost Thermostat” (medium difficulty, ~45 min, DIY cost: $20-$35). 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: $150-$220.
The Viking VRFFB5361SS 36 in 21.8 cu ft French Door Refrigerator with Dual Compressors and WiFi Connectivity has 8 other known error codes:
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