Error code · Refrigerator

Kenmore 795 Refrigerator Code Er IF: Ice compartment fan

Medium · inspection needed

Code: Er IF
Appliance: Refrigerator
Brand: Kenmore
Warranty: 30-day workmanship

What Er IF means

Er IF shows on Kenmore 795. bottom-freezer refrigerators, an LG-built platform, when the fan for the ice compartment has failed. That fan moves cold air into the ice-making area so ice freezes properly. When it stops, ice production slows or stops, ice can clump or melt, and the compartment may warm. You may also hear a buzz, a rattle, or no fan noise at all where there used to be some.

Common causes of Er IF

Ice compartment fan motor
Ice or frost blocking the fan
Wiring to the fan
Control board

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Turn the ice maker off for now and check the ice bin. 2. Remove old or clumped ice from the bin by hand. 3. Make sure nothing blocks the ice compartment door. 4. Let the compartment run for a while and listen for the fan. 5. If Er IF returns, call us.

! Why to stop there

A stuck fan from frost behaves like a dead motor until the ice is cleared
We check for ice and wiring, then the motor
We quote in writing before replacing a fan

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Er IFEr IF questions

Will I still get ice?

Ice production may slow or stop while the ice fan is not running. The rest of the refrigerator usually continues to cool, but check the temperatures to be sure.

Can frost cause Er IF?

Yes. Ice can jam a fan, so clearing the bin and compartment is a safe first step. Do not chip at ice near the fan or the walls.

Can I clear the ice myself?

Emptying the bin by hand is fine. Please do not pry at ice around the fan or walls, and do not use heat tools. We can safely check the fan and wiring, with a written price first and a 30-day warranty on our work.

Book a visit

Still seeing Er IF?

A technician diagnoses it on site and gives you the price in writing before any work starts.

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