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Marcus Delaney Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error codeF3
ApplianceRange
Sensor message F3
Per GE, F3 points to a fault in the oven sensor, and the usual outcome is that the sensor gets replaced. It is listed for electronic oven controls with no generation specified.
Who handles it
GE tells owners to contact a trained service technician.
Own a GE range or wall oven in San Francisco? Phone (415) 729-2045 and name the F3 code. We will want the model number and a summary of your attempts. Range repair lists the details.
Model compatibility: GE reuses codes across series and model years, so F3 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
F3 indicates an oven sensor fault.
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.
Seeing this code on your GE appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
You submit a request with your appliance model and symptom, we confirm an appointment window, and a technician performs an on-site diagnosis. You then receive a clear estimate and decide whether to proceed before any repair begins.
Yes. We provide an upfront estimate after diagnosis. No parts are ordered or installed until you approve the work, so there are no surprise charges.
Replacement parts are selected for the exact model and confirmed with you before ordering or installation.
Service areas are listed on the Locations page. Contact us with your ZIP code to confirm current coverage for your address.
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