JennAir Built-In Column Over-Temp Alarm: Temperatures Stayed Too High

What Temperature Alarm means

On JennAir built-in column refrigerators such as the JBRFL24IGX or JBRFL30IGX, the over-temp alarm sounds when the refrigerator temperature stays at an unusually high level. It is meant to avoid food spoilage and high energy costs. Built-in and French-door models alarm above 48 degrees F in the refrigerator or 15 degrees F in the freezer for over 1.5 hours. After a fresh install, the alarm may also sound.

Common causes of Temperature Alarm

The refrigerator was recently installed or just turned on, so it has not cooled yet
Doors were left open or are not sealing
A large warm load was added
Blocked airflow or a dirty condenser area that keeps temperatures high
A cooling system problem if the temperature never recovers

✓ One safe check you can try

1. Check whether the unit was only just installed or turned on, and allow time to cool. 2. Close all doors fully and look for items blocking them. 3. Keep warm groceries out of the compartments for a while. 4. If temperatures stay high after several hours, move perishables to a cooler and schedule service.

! Why to stop there

A recent install or a door left open corrects itself, so a visit may not be needed.
When the cooling really is failing, food is at risk, and a quick proper check beats guessing.
We test the cooling and quote the repair in writing before starting.

Opening a panel yourself does not automatically cancel a manufacturer warranty, but it can cause accidental damage, and some manufacturers set their own service conditions. Check your warranty terms, or ask us, before deciding.

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Temperature AlarmTemperature Alarm questions

When does the alarm sound?

When temperatures stay at unusually high levels, for built-ins and French-door models above 48 degrees F in the refrigerator or 15 degrees F in the freezer for more than 1.5 hours.

It started right after install. Is that a problem?

Often not. After the refrigerator is turned on, the over-temperature alarm and indicator can sound while the unit pulls down to temperature. Allow time before assuming anything is wrong.

What if the temperature will not come down?

Keep doors shut, move perishables to a cooler, and call us. We check the cooling system and give you a written price first, with a 30-day workmanship warranty on the repair.