Written by
Maren Coleman Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeFAEC
ApplianceRefrigerator
The display of the refrigerator is blinking an F and showing FAEC.
Only bottom-freezer refrigerators are named in the listing. Nothing in the listing describes why FAEC appears; the answer is a reset.
Four steps to try
Power the cabinet down through the breaker or the outlet and wait for one minute to run out. Reconnect through whichever route you used, flipping the breaker or plugging in. See that cooling is enabled before you move on. See whether the code comes back during the next minute of watching.
Next step if it returns
When the reset fails to clear the code, a technician visit follows.
Nearby refrigerator codes
FAEB (shares the same routine). FBE1 (also answered by a power cycle). FAE1 (only a power reset is given). FBE2 (reads almost the same on the display).
Whirlpool refrigerator service, San Francisco and the Bay Area
For San Francisco refrigerator visits, (415) 687-4102 is the number. We would like FAEC, the model number and a note on the power cycle. Find the service description at Whirlpool refrigerator repair.
Model compatibility: Whirlpool reuses codes across series and model years, so FAEC 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
Product Help lists FAEC with a flashing F and gives reset steps only, with no cause named.
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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