Control Board Error
A GE Refrigerator displays a 88 error code when a Control Board Error has been detected by the internal electronic diagnostics.
GE Refrigerator 88 Error Code Meaning
Unplug the refrigerator for 5 minutes and then plugging it back in. The control board may have experienced a power surge.
GE Refrigerator 88 Error Code Possible Causes
- Faulty main control board.
- Electrical power surge.
The list of possible causes above may assist in determining the cause of the error code. Sometimes the error code cannot be resolved easily with the information on this page. For more information that may help diagnosis the error code visit the Appliance Repair Technical Support page of this website. Contacting a trained Appliance Repair Technician is another option if the if the issue is to difficult to resolve with the information provided.
A GE Refrigerator displaying an error code can lock out the Refrigerator or disable it from functioning normally. In order to regain normal functionality of the Refrigerator the problem causing the error code will need to be resolved. Often the issue can be resolved with a simple repair or minor part replacement. This is much more cost effective and has a far less impact on the environment than a complete appliance replacement.
The information on this page may also apply to any of the following Refrigerator manufactures under the General Electric GE brand.
- Haier Refrigerator 88 error code.
- Hotpoint Refrigerator 88 error code.
- Moffat Refrigerator 88 error code.