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Kenmore Refrigerator Er rS Code Refrigerator Sensor Fault

Plain-language guidance for Kenmore code Er rS on Refrigerator — symptoms, safe checks, and when to call a technician.

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of Er rS for Kenmore Refrigerator — confirm the model series before you act.

Daniel Reeves Written by Daniel Reeves Appliance Repair Content Specialist Published October 20, 2026

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Error code Er rS
Appliance Refrigerator
Quick answer

Er rS on a 795-prefix Kenmore bottom-freezer refrigerator reports a refrigerator sensor fault.

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

Refrigerator sensor fault: thermistor, wiring or control board.

Er rS explained

This is the refrigerator sensor error on a 795-prefix Kenmore bottom-freezer refrigerator. Sensor, wiring and connectors are the areas named, with a thermistor (temperature sensor), a wiring harness and the main power control board as parts.

What the owner can do

Nothing beyond disconnecting power is written for the owner. Have a technician test the thermistor, harness and board.

Sensor codes that look alike

  • Er FS: freezer sensor.
  • Er rt: room temperature sensor.
  • Er SS: pantry sensor.

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Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 795 model bottom-freezer refrigerator error codes

Caution

Safety warning

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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