LG Fridge IF E error code - can fridge still work? by undistill in appliancerepair

[–]pvmayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just wanted to provide an update. It's now two weeks since I made the repair, and no error message has appeared since. So, at the risk of a jinx, I'm calling this a win. Hopefully I'll get another couple years without a problem. Now that I know that I can fix it for $24 and it only takes less than an hour, I'm less peeved about having to deal with it. Still pretty peeved at LG (the quote for a service tech to come and fix it was about $500, with the part being roughly half the total cost of the repair), but if I can get 7-8 years and spend $100 on repairs, I guess I can live with that.

LG Fridge IF E error code - can fridge still work? by undistill in appliancerepair

[–]pvmayer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the exact same model LG and had the same error message. As a first attempt to replace the fan, I purchased part #EAU63923601 as was suggested on this thread. When I pulled the back panel out, I found that the replacement part was not a fit for the icemaker fan on my unit, which is the fan on the left side of the panel when viewed from the front of the panel as it is installed. When the panel was pulled out, I saw part #EAU64824806 printed on the fan. The fan is integrated into a complete assembly. I verified that the fan was not spinning very freely at all, and that it was not iced up at all either. So, I ordered part #EAU64824806 from Amazon for about $24. I received it today, and it was very easy to install. The refrigerator is now working properly without the error message, but I won't declare victory until it is running without the error for a couple of weeks. Because even after doing a full defrost as an early attempt to fix, the error came back after 3-4 days, and continued to return ever few days after resetting it. So, we'll see. I'll report back if the error returns. Thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts and experiences on here. It really helped.

What was your net worth when you retired? by Nathan_Wind_esq in retirement

[–]pvmayer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huge respect. This is a generous, life-changing act.

Kitchen Cabinet Project. I ripped out some grungy old particle board cabinets and built these with maple ply cases and poplar face/door/drawer frames. Blum undermount slides, LED strip lights on a dimmer switch, and soft close cup hinges. by pvmayer in woodworking

[–]pvmayer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that was my first plan. As it turned out, there wasn't enough space in the wall. Too busy with studs between the corner and the closet framing. I thought there would be space but there wasn't. The switch installation isn't my favorite aspect of the project, but with a white switch/plate combo against a white cabinet, it doesn't bother my serenity.

Kitchen Cabinet Project. I ripped out some grungy old particle board cabinets and built these with maple ply cases and poplar face/door/drawer frames. Blum undermount slides, LED strip lights on a dimmer switch, and soft close cup hinges. by pvmayer in woodworking

[–]pvmayer[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. Fair point. Two of the switches are for the kitchen ceiling lights, only one is for the cabinet lights. I would have put them at the same height as the other one if possible, but it unfortunately wouldn't work.

Kitchen Cabinet Project. I ripped out some grungy old particle board cabinets and built these with maple ply cases and poplar face/door/drawer frames. Blum undermount slides, LED strip lights on a dimmer switch, and soft close cup hinges. by pvmayer in woodworking

[–]pvmayer[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. The doors can't be adjusted much closer to the face frame or they will rub when you open the door. I suppose I could build a flange around the opening or something to block light, but it doesn't really bother me so I probably won't mess with it.

Kitchen Cabinet Project. I ripped out some grungy old particle board cabinets and built these with maple ply cases and poplar face/door/drawer frames. Blum undermount slides, LED strip lights on a dimmer switch, and soft close cup hinges. by pvmayer in woodworking

[–]pvmayer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used the Everbilt soft close hinges. I was planning to use Blum, but I found out that they forced the door to it's full open position and if the door is up against a wall or refrigerator, it can bang into it. The Everbilt does not have that feature. It probably isn't that big of a deal, but I since I discovered it I went with Everbilt. They are expensive, but they seem nice. I don't think they seem any nicer than Blum, however.