GE Appliances · Freezers
GE Freezer E8 / E9: Temperature-Sensor Circuit Fault
THE SHORT ANSWER
The thermistor circuit is shorted or open.
E8 indicates a shorted thermistor; E9 indicates an open thermistor.
Record E8 versus E9 and any available temperature reading.
Keep checks outside service panels. Stop if there is leaking water, unusual heat, a burning smell or damaged wiring.
WHAT YOU MAY NOTICE
Symptoms to record
- Display: E8 / E9.
WORK THROUGH THE BASICS
Safe troubleshooting checks
Use the checkboxes to keep track as you read. Stop at any warning or step that does not match your appliance.
GE permits a 30-second power interruption.
What to noteA transient display may clear.
Leave the freezer unplugged as GE directs for a persistent fault and arrange for its contents.
What to noteThe sensing circuit is assessed professionally.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Scope & troubleshooting notes
Owner observations
Preserve the exact code and actual temperature for diagnosis.
YOUR NEXT DECISION
When to stop and get help
Contact support if the fault persists.
THE EVIDENCE
Sources & verification
Our explanations are editorial summaries of the documentation below. They do not replace the instructions for your exact appliance.
- Upright Freezer - Error, Fault or Function Codes
GE Appliances · Manufacturer support · Checked
Meaning and owner guidance — GE upright freezers with electronic fault displays; not every freezer uses these messages.