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GE Oven F3 or F4 Code: Oven Sensor

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Short answer

GE says F3, F4 on a range or wall oven means the oven sensor usually needs to be replaced. GE's first step: turn the oven off. GE says these codes usually mean the sensor needs replacing. An oven sensor runs about $175 installed (2026 cost guide).

What F3, F4 means

In GE's words, condensed: the oven sensor usually needs to be replaced (GE Appliances).

What GE says to try

  1. Turn the oven off.
  2. Check the sensor probe inside the oven is in place and not bent against an element; Whirlpool notes a sensor out of position reads wrong.

Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker before reaching into any part of it. Codes and steps vary by model, so check your manual too.

If the code comes back

GE says these codes usually mean the sensor needs replacing. An oven sensor runs about $175 installed. (Angi, oven repair cost (updated Sep 11, 2026))

Related

All GE codes on one page: GE appliance repair. The appliance: oven repair. This site is independent and not affiliated with or authorized by GE; if the appliance is under warranty, contact GE first.

Sources: GE Appliances, oven error, fault or function codes; Whirlpool, why is my oven not heating up; Angi, oven repair cost (updated Sep 11, 2026)

Quick answers

What does F3, F4 mean on a GE range or wall oven?

GE says it means the oven sensor usually needs to be replaced.

How do I clear F3, F4?

GE's steps: Turn the oven off. Check the sensor probe inside the oven is in place and not bent against an element; Whirlpool notes a sensor out of position reads wrong.

What does it cost if F3, F4 keeps coming back?

GE says these codes usually mean the sensor needs replacing. An oven sensor runs about $175 installed.

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