ERROR CODE · VIKING REFRIGERATOR · ORANGE COUNTY
Viking Refrigerator Error Code oPn
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Thermistor open-circuit. The temperature sensor has failed or its wire has broken.
What oPn means.
oPn (sometimes shown as OPN) means the temperature thermistor has gone open-circuit, so the controller is reading infinite resistance instead of a real number. This usually means the thermistor itself has failed internally, or the wire has been broken at a connector. Without a working sensor the controller cannot manage cabinet temperature accurately, so the unit will either run constantly or shut off entirely depending on the firmware. oPn typically affects one zone (fridge or freezer), not both at the same time.
Most common causes.
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Thermistor sensor failed (most common after 8 or more years).
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Connector at the back of the cabinet pulled loose.
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Wire harness pinched during a previous service.
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Control board input failed (rare).
Try this first: safe DIY troubleshooting.
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Unplug the unit for 5 minutes to reset the controller.
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Restore power. If oPn returns within 30 minutes, the sensor itself is bad.
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Do not run the unit long-term with oPn active. Temperature is no longer being managed.
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Schedule a diagnostic. Sensor replacement is straightforward but requires disassembly of the interior trim.
What does this repair cost?
Typical part cost
$40–$90
Full repair (parts + labor)
$240–$380
Time on site
45–60 min
Prices reflect 2026 OEM part costs for the Orange County market. The diagnostic is $65, waived when you authorize the repair. 90-day parts and labor warranty.
What happens when you call us
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Call or book online
We pick up Mon-Sun 7am-9pm. Same & next-day appointments available, 7 days a week. Calls before 11am usually get same-day; later calls go to the next morning.
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On-site diagnostic
Our technician arrives in the window we promised, runs a full diagnostic, and gives you a fixed-price repair quote before any work. Service call from $65 (varies by appliance type), waived with the repair.
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Repair on the first visit
Common parts (compressor relays, drum bearings, control boards, igniters, drain pumps) ride on every truck. Most appliances are working again in the same visit.
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90-day warranty in writing
Every repair comes with a written 90-day warranty covering both parts and labor. If something fails inside that window, we come back at no charge.
Recent customer reviews
5.0 stars across 337 reviews on Yelp . Showing the 3 most recent.
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Work was done well and technician was on time and communicative! I used texts and they were answered very quickly. I will use them again.
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Ivan is the only repairman I would ever trust with our appliances! We have used him 3 times (for our dryer, our dishwasher, and most recently our oven). We called him when our oven unexpectedly stopped working and he got us scheduled right away and had it fixed immediately! He is prompt, incredibly knowledgable, very friendly, reasonably priced, and honest! Look no further if you have any appliance repair needs! Thank you again Ivan!! - Kate
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Our ice maker in our GE Profile refrigerator stopped working. We contacted several vendors through Yelp and Esquire was quick to respond and were able to come out the next day. Our ice maker was back up and running right away! They were able to buy the proper part and install it all in one day. They were courteous and reasonably priced. I couldn't be more pleased with how it went.
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Don't wait. Viking oPn usually gets worse.
We diagnose, quote in writing, and most repairs finish on the first visit. Diagnostic is $65, waived with the repair.
- Same & next-day appointments available, 7 days a week
- Service call from $65 (varies by appliance), waived with the repair
- 90-day parts and labor warranty