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Samsung Refrigerator 40E / 40C error code

Difficulty: Hard · Cost: $100–$250 · Duration: Requires professional service

The 40E or 40C error means your Samsung refrigerator detected a fault with the ice room fan — the fan that circulates cold air in the ice maker compartment. When it fails the ice maker area cannot maintain the correct temperature and ice production stops. Do not unplug the refrigerator — arrange professional service.

Common causes

  • Ice room fan motor has malfunctioned or failed
  • Ice room fan is frozen or obstructed
  • Wiring to the ice room fan is loose or damaged

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Do not unplug the refrigerator — this makes diagnosis harder for a technician

  2. 2

    Contact a qualified technician to request a service visit

Related Samsung Refrigerator error codes

1

AP

The refrigerator is in Access Point mode for Wi-Fi setup — not an error

easy
2

21E

The freezer fan is not rotating when it should be

medium
3

22E / 22C

The refrigerator compartment fan is not operating correctly

easy
4

41 / 42 (with blue lights flashing)

A Family Hub system error was detected

easy