LG Refrigerators

Error Code F dH

Defrost Heater Error — defrost heater or defrost control circuit failure

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: F dH

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Step 1: Inspect door gasket for damage. If damaged, replace the door gasket.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Enter Test Mode 3 (push test button 3 times). Measure voltage at CON3 pins 2–9. If voltage is 112V–116V, the heater circuit is energized — proceed to Step 3.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Check Fuse-M resistance. Expected resistance is 34–42Ω. If Fuse-M measures open (infinity), the fuse has blown — replace the defrost heater assembly (includes Fuse-M).

  4. 4

    Step 4: Check defrost sensor resistance. Expected is approximately 22kΩ at room temperature. If resistance is 22kΩ or open (OL), replace the defrost sensor.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Enter Test Mode 1 (push test button 1 time). Measure voltage at CON3 pins 2–9. If voltage is 0V when it should be 0V in test mode 1, the PCB output is correct.

  6. 6

    Step 6: If voltage at CON3 in Test Mode 3 is not 112V–116V, replace the Main PCB.

  7. 7

    Step 7: If heater voltages are correct and sensor/fuse pass, but defrost still fails, replace the defrost heater assembly.

  8. 8

    Step 8: Explain to customer once repair is verified.

This Error Applies To

LG LRFCS29D6S Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: LRFCS29D6S

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