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Kenmore Refrigerator ES Code Dispenser Failure

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

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Error code overview

A plain-language snapshot of ES 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 ES
Appliance Refrigerator
Quick answer

ES indicates dispenser failure on Kenmore bottom-freezer Trio refrigerators (model numbers starting 111); free a stuck Water/Ice button or the interface board is replaced.

Model compatibility

Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so ES 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

Dispenser failure.

Dispenser failure on Trio models

Kenmore bottom-freezer Trio refrigerators whose model numbers begin with 111 can display ES. It reports a dispenser failure.

The manual’s check, in order

Begin at the display panel. Should the indicator light be stepping through Water, Crushed Ice and Cubed Ice on its own, the Water/Ice button is stuck. Pressing the button at several different points may release it. When it still will not free up, the manual points to a new user interface board.

Looks similar, is not the same

  • Er It is an ice maker system error
  • Er IS is an ice maker sensor error

Refrigerator service for the Miami, New York, Houston, Los Angeles and San Diego areas

Dial (844) 747-3641 if the button will not release. A technician will want the ES code, the full model number and the steps you took. Our refrigerator service overview has the rest.

Source: Sears PartsDirect – Kenmore 111 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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