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Thermador error code on the display? Full guide + repair cost
Complete table of codes E01–E24 for Thermador refrigerators (BSH Group). Find your code — learn what broke and what it costs to fix. Same-day repair available.
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Thermador error codes — full table
Thermador uses codes E01–E24, displayed on the TFT touchscreen or LED panel. Find your code below.
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Fridge compartment sensor | Open or short circuit on the refrigerator temperature sensor — board not receiving readings | $80 + $30–$80 |
| E02 | Freezer compartment sensor | Open or short circuit on the freezer temperature sensor | $80 + $30–$80 |
| E05 | Fridge evaporator sensor | Sensor on the evaporator coil is faulty or disconnected | $80 + $40–$100 |
| E06 | Evaporator sensor (alt.) | Alternate code for E05 on some models. Check wiring harness | $80 + $40–$100 |
| E07 | Freezer evaporator sensor | Freezer-side evaporator sensor. Often a frost-bridged connector | $80 + $40–$100 |
| E10 | Power module fault | Firmware or hardware failure of the power module. Reboot or replace | $600–$1,200 |
| E11 | Display module fault | Display firmware issue. Sometimes resolved by a 30-second power cycle | $80–$600–$1,200 |
| E15 | Ice maker fault | Ice maker module or water supply line. Inlet valve, level sensor, or Diamond Ice cycle board | $80 + $60–$200 |
| E20 | Power ↔ display communication | Broken ribbon cable between power module and display. Check connectors | $80–$120–$180 |
| E24 | Defrost system | Defrost heater, thermal fuse, or defrost timer. Ice buildup on the evaporator back wall | $80 + $40–$120 |
Codes may vary by model. If your code isn't listed — call us, Dmitri can decode it over the phone.
What to do when Thermador shows an error
1. Photograph the code
Note the exact code (E01, E24, etc.) and the model number (label inside the door or on the top frame of the column).
2. Call Dmitri
Give me the code and model — I'll tell you how urgent it is and quote a ballpark repair cost before arriving.
3. Same-day repair
I arrive with parts. Most E-series codes are resolved in 30–60 minutes.
Dmitri
BSH Technician (Thermador + Bosch) · Orange
Not every error code means an expensive repair. E01/E02 is a temperature sensor at $30–$80 — replacement takes 20 minutes. E24 is the defrost heater — also fast. The most expensive is E10 (power module), but even that is a fraction of buying a new Thermador at $5,000–$12,000.
Thermador and Bosch share the same BSH platform. I service both brands every week. Diagnostic protocols are identical — a scan on Thermador looks the same as a scan on a Bosch 800 Series.
Repair cost by error category
| Category | Codes | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature sensors | E01, E02, E05, E06, E07 | $80 + $30–$100 |
| Electronic modules | E10, E11, E20 | $600–$1,200 |
| Ice maker (incl. Diamond Ice) | E15 | $80 + $60–$200 |
| Defrost system | E24 | $80 + $40–$120 |
Diagnostic fee: $150 — waived when you approve the repair.
Thermador error code FAQ
Sometimes. Unplug the refrigerator for 30 seconds and plug back in. If E11 (display module) — a power cycle often clears it. For E01/E02/E24 — a reset usually doesn't help because the underlying hardware problem remains.
The code can clear temporarily while the root cause stays. Call us — Dmitri will run a full scan. Better to repair now than wait for a hard failure with food inside.
Not all failures produce an error code. If the fridge isn't cooling without a displayed code — the issue may be the compressor, a fan motor, or a refrigerant leak. More on 'not cooling' →
Largely yes — BSH uses a shared E-code system. Thermador adds some extra codes for premium features (ice maker module, TFT display). Bosch error codes →
Recent Thermador repairs
Samsung RF28, Old Towne Orange — "Party tomorrow, fridge dead"
Jennifer, $800 in groceries. Party next day. Samsung showed no error code but fridge section room temp.
Analyzer: evap fan blocked by ice — Samsung Twin Cooling freezes fan before any code shows.
45 min, $180 (labor $80 + part $100)
Savings vs new: $1,820
Jennifer, $800 in groceries. Party next day. Samsung showed no error code but fridge section room temp.
Analyzer: evap fan blocked by ice — Samsung Twin Cooling freezes fan before any code shows.
45 min, $180 (labor $80 + part $100)
Savings vs new: $1,820
LG LRMVS3006S, Anaheim — "Previous tech found nothing"
LG making low hum for 2 weeks, then stopped cooling. Prior tech charged $89, found nothing.
Condenser coils 80% blocked with dust and pet hair — LG Linear compressor running hot.
20 min, $120
LG making low hum for 2 weeks, then stopped cooling. Prior tech charged $89, found nothing.
Condenser coils 80% blocked with dust and pet hair — LG Linear compressor running hot.
20 min, $120
Whirlpool WRF535, Tustin — "Quoted $600 for compressor"
Another company diagnosed dead compressor, quoted $600.
Refrigerant pressure normal. Faulty $80 thermostat was the real cause.
30 min, $160 (labor $80 + part $80)
Savings vs new: $440
Another company diagnosed dead compressor, quoted $600.
Refrigerant pressure normal. Faulty $80 thermostat was the real cause.
30 min, $160 (labor $80 + part $80)
Savings vs new: $440
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Thermador repair reviews
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My LG had been making a low hum for two weeks, then stopped cooling. Tech said that's the LG Linear compressor sending a warning before it quits — caught a small refrigerant leak just in time. Recharged same day. Way cheaper than the $2,000 fridge I was eyeing.
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Another company said my Whirlpool compressor was dead — $600 to fix. These guys tested pressure and found the compressor was fine; just a $80 thermostat. Honest diagnosis, $160 total.
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Samsung French Door showed no error but the fridge section was room temp. Tech said Samsung Twin Cooling systems freeze up the evap fan before any code appears — that's exactly what happened. Fixed in 45 min. $800 in groceries saved the night before my party.
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Recent Thermador repairs near you
20 min $120LG making low hum for 2 weeks, then stopped cooling. Prior tech charged $89, found nothing.
30 min $160Another company diagnosed dead compressor, quoted $600.
45 min $180Jennifer, $800 in groceries. Party next day. Samsung showed no error code but fridge section room temp.
25 min $95Water pooling under the fridge overnight. Worried about floor damage.
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