Written by
Elena Marsh Appliance Care EditorPublished October 29, 2026
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Error codeEr rS
ApplianceRefrigerator
What does Er rS tell you? On a Kenmore refrigerator with a 795-prefix model number, the fridge side sensor is in trouble. Manual wording for the check: sensor, wiring, connectors.
Three candidates
Thermistor (the temperature sensor).
Wiring harness.
Main power control board.
Nothing here is meant for the owner. Pull the plug, then let a technician work through those three in turn.
Read the display carefully, since these look alike at a glance.
Kenmore refrigerator sensor repair in San Francisco
A 795-series Kenmore refrigerator in San Francisco or elsewhere in the Bay Area that keeps showing Er rS is a job for our Kenmore refrigerator repair team. Ring (415) 825-6393 and have the model number, the code and whatever you already tried at hand.
Model compatibility: Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so Er rS 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
Er rS is a refrigerator sensor fault involving the thermistor, wiring or the main control board.
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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