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Elena Vasquez Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeE8
ApplianceRefrigerator
E8 at a glance
UHRE, UHWC, UHBD, UHRI and UHRF manuals: thermistor 4 shorted, followed by a note that it does not apply. If it showed anywhere, it would be in the error log, where all faults are stored.
Echelon manual: thermistor 3 open or shorted. R, WC and CLR2160 units do not have it.
Owner steps
Compare the model number with the series above.
On an Echelon unit where E8 persists, record what the display shows and when.
Arrange service, since no manual step is given for owners.
Related codes
E4 is thermistor 4 open, the matching open-circuit entry.
ER is the Echelon display for a thermistor failure.
U-Line refrigerator repair for Bay Area homes
If an Echelon refrigerator, wine cabinet or beverage center in San Francisco keeps showing E8, dial (415) 329-7078 and have the model number and message nearby. More on the work is on the U-Line refrigerator repair page.
Model compatibility: U-Line reuses codes across series and model years, so E8 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
E8 is thermistor 4 shorted, marked not applicable to the listed newer models, and thermistor 3 open or shorted on Echelon models.
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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