Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFAEB
ApplianceRefrigerator
FAEB appears on a Whirlpool bottom-freezer refrigerator together with a blinking F. Bottom-freezer refrigerator owners are the audience for this entry.
Do this in order
Open the circuit at the breaker or draw the plug, then stay hands-off for a minute.
Next, give it electricity again through the panel or the wall socket.
Take a moment to check that cooling is active.
Look at the display over the next minute for any sign of FAEB.
Persistent code
If the reset does not clear it, schedule a technician visit for the refrigerator. Whirlpool gives reset steps for FAEB and states no cause.
Have the code FAEB, the model number and a short account of the reset ready, then dial (415) 687-4102; we serve San Francisco and the Bay Area. See Whirlpool refrigerator repair.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FAEB may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The listing for FAEB offers a power reset and does not name a cause.
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.
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Troubleshooting and repair for the Whirlpool WH31S1E compact refrigerator in San Francisco apartments and secondary units, from warm food to dripping water…
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