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Jordan Avery Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
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Error codePF
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
The PF light on a Frigidaire refrigerator marks a power outage or surge. A high temperature alarm may accompany it.
Model compatibility: Frigidaire has used more than one control platform, so PF may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
Power failure or power outage; may also trigger a high-temperature alarm.
What the PF light is telling you
A PF light on a Frigidaire refrigerator is an indication of a power outage or power surge. A high temp alarm can come with it.
Reset options
Unplug the unit for 30 seconds, then plug it in again.
No access to the plug? Flip the breaker at the fuse box, knowing that all appliances on that circuit reset too.
Beeping with a lit display can point to a power failure or an error; unplugging for 2-3 minutes is the hard reset to try.
Model differences are covered in the use and care guide.
Frigidaire refrigerator repair in the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas
If the light stays on after a reset, a visit may be needed: Frigidaire refrigerator repair serves the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego metro areas at (844) 455-3576. For units installed after 30 days, Frigidaire’s guide points to scheduling service. Mention the model and the resets you tried.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
Seeing this code on your Frigidaire appliance?
Book a repair visit for a clear estimate and approval before any work. Share the full model number and the exact code so diagnosis can start with the right path.
When a Frigidaire refrigerator stops working, start with the exact symptom, model number and any displayed code. The goal is to identify the failed system before parts are replace…