Which part is usually at fault for Frigidaire error H?

The most commonly implicated component is the door lock.

What is the first thing to try for Frigidaire error H?

High temp will illuminate next to clear alerts button. Alarm is played every 60 seconds. Press “CLEAR ALERTS” button to acknowledge the alarm. The highest temp value will be displayed when the alarm is first acknowledged. The door may have been left open for extended amount of time. The unit temperature settings maybe have been adjusted. The recommended settings for a product installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the refrigerator and 0˚F for the freezer. The unit may not have a good seal, double check the gasket around doors for a good seal. For more information please refer to Refrigerators - Not Cooling. Depending on upon which model your unit is, you may try one of the following: Pressing "“CLEAR ALERTS" button on the unit. Reset the unit by unplugging the unit for 30 seconds and plugging it back in. If you are unable to unplug the unit, you can try flipping the breaker at the fuse box, please note that this will reset everything on same circuit. For more information please refer to your use and care guide.

Error H Degraded US market

Frigidaire Refrigerator Error Code H

H on a Frigidaire refrigerator usually means: High Temperature. On a Frigidaire Refrigerator, code H points to the door lock.

Fix it fast: Manufacturer troubleshooting steps. Full ranked steps below.

Likely part: door lock
Fault type: mechanical

Manufacturer source Updated Oct 17, 2026 View source

How to fix H — ranked steps

Try these in order. Stop when the code clears.

1 Manufacturer troubleshooting steps
DIY
- High temp will illuminate next to clear alerts button. Alarm is played every 60 seconds. Press “CLEAR ALERTS” button to acknowledge the alarm. The highest temp value will be displayed when the alarm is first acknowledged.
- The door may have been left open for extended amount of time.
- The unit temperature settings maybe have been adjusted. The recommended settings for a product installed in a kitchen is 37˚F for the refrigerator and 0˚F for the freezer.
- The unit may not have a good seal, double check the gasket around doors for a good seal.
- For more information please refer to Refrigerators - Not Cooling.
- Depending on upon which model your unit is, you may try one of the following:
- Pressing "“CLEAR ALERTS" button on the unit.
- Reset the unit by unplugging the unit for 30 seconds and plugging it back in.
- If you are unable to unplug the unit, you can try flipping the breaker at the fuse box, please note that this will reset everything on same circuit.
- For more information please refer to your use and care guide.
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