LG Refrigerator — Error Code FF

Q: How do I fix the FF error on a LG refrigerator?

Try first: Manually defrost the freezer. Unplug, remove food, and leave the doors open for at least eight hours; dry the interior, restart, and allow 24-48 hours to stabilize. Keep vents clear and doors aligned.

The freezer fan is faulty, often from frost buildup.

brand LG appliance Refrigerator market US component freezer fan category fan severity degraded

ApplianceDB ranks 2 repairs for this code, led by “Manually defrost the freezer”. That top fix is a moderate-difficulty DIY job, involving the freezer fan. Severity is classified as degraded — the appliance keeps running but not correctly. 1 OEM replacement part is documented for the repairs on this page, including Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor.

Ranked repair steps

1. Manually defrost the freezer

Unplug, remove food, and leave the doors open for at least eight hours; dry the interior, restart, and allow 24-48 hours to stabilize. Keep vents clear and doors aligned.

moderate · basis: manufacturer first

2. Replace the evaporator fan motor

If the fan error returns after a full manual defrost, disconnect power and replace the evaporator fan motor.

advanced · basis: cost ascending · parts $86.63 (2026)

Replacement part (exact OEM numbers)

EAU61524007 — Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor · observed $86.63 (2026)

Prices are dated retailer observations, never estimates. Verify model fitment before ordering.

Provenance: facts re-derived from an official manufacturer listing — LG USA Support — Refrigerator Error Code List. Meanings and steps are original paraphrase; nothing is reproduced verbatim.