Frigidaire Gallery GRFS2853AF Repair Guide
A counter depth side by side from Frigidaire’s Gallery line with an external ice and water dispenser. Frigidaire’s modern platforms report faults clearly through the display, which makes diagnosis quick, the SY EF and SY CE codes in particular point you straight at the fan and the communication harness.
Frigidaire Gallery GRFS2853AF is a side by side refrigerator, counter depth refrigerator sold 2020 to present. Its most common repair is fridge warming with the freezer still cold, usually $200 to $420.
- 5 common problems with causes, fixes and costs below.
- 6 error codes decoded.
- A refrigerator like this lasts about 10 to 15 years.
- Check the model and serial tag before you order any part.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge warming with the freezer still cold | Evaporator fan motor failure | Replace evaporator fan motor | not listed | $200 to $420 |
| Ice maker producing little or nothing | Ice maker module or water inlet valve | Replace ice maker assembly or valve | not listed | $190 to $420 |
| Display flashing a communication error | Harness or connector fault between the door display and main board | Repair the hinge harness before replacing any board | not listed | $150 to $420 |
| Water dispenser slow or dead | Frozen line or failing inlet valve | Thaw and reroute line. Replace valve | not listed | $150 to $330 |
| Constant running and warm cabinet sides | Condenser coils blocked or condenser fan failure | Clean coils. Replace condenser fan | not listed | $130 to $320 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| SY EF | Evaporator fan circuit fault |
| SY CE | Communication error between control boards |
| SY CF | Condenser fan fault |
| OP | Temperature sensor circuit open |
| SH | Temperature sensor circuit shorted |
| dr | Door left open alarm |
Tech notes
SY CE almost always turns out to be the wiring harness where it flexes through the door hinge, not the boards it appears to blame. Flex the harness with the machine running before quoting a control board, it is a fraction of the price and it is usually the actual fault.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Section 608) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant handling rules and the certification required to open a sealed system.
- Section 608 Technician Certification U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Which certification type covers household refrigerators and freezers.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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