H or HI Serious Moderate DIY

Frigidaire Refrigerator H / HI — High Temperature

Frigidaire Refrigerator · Error code H or HI

What H or HI Means

H or HI means a high-temperature condition in the fridge and/or freezer, usually with an alarm every 60 seconds.

Symptoms

  • H or HI on the display
  • Alarm beeping
  • Food warming

Common Causes

1
Door left open

A door not fully closed warms the compartment.

2
Wrong temperature setting

The setting was changed too warm.

3
Bad door gasket or cooling fault

A worn gasket or a cooling-system problem.

How to Fix It

  1. Make sure both doors are fully closed and not blocked.
  2. Confirm the temperature setting is correct and give it a few hours to recover.
  3. If it will not cool, check the door gasket and condenser coils; service may be needed.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Common replacement Refrigerator Door Gasket View on Amazon→

More Frigidaire Refrigerator Codes

1F 1F — Ice Maker Fault 1 SH 1 SH — Fresh Food Sensor Shorted 1 SY 1 SY — Fresh Food Sensor Open 2 SH 2 SH — Freezer Sensor Shorted 3 SH 3 SH — Evaporator Sensor Shorted 3 SY 3 SY — Evaporator Sensor Open

All Frigidaire codes → All refrigerator codes →

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.