Samsung Refrigerator error codes

Select a Samsung refrigerator error code to see what it means, common causes, and how to fix it.

Error Codes

14E

The ice maker sensor has a fault

$80–$200 hard

21E

The freezer fan is not rotating when it should be

$0–$150 medium

22E / 22C

The refrigerator compartment fan is not operating correctly

$0–$150 easy

33E

The ice pipe heater has a fault

$80–$200 hard

39E / 39C

The ice maker has a functional error

$100–$250 hard

40E / 40C

The ice room fan has a fault

$100–$250 hard

41 / 42 (with blue lights flashing)

A Family Hub system error was detected

$0–$200 easy

41C

A Family Hub software error detected on 3-Door French Door models

$0–$200 easy

The fridge compartment defrost sensor has a fault

$80–$200 hard

76C

Water was detected in the Autofill compartment

$0–$80 easy

84C

The compressor is locked and cannot start

$200–$600 hard

85C

Low voltage detected on the power source — harmless and clearable

$0 easy

88 88 / 83E / 85E / 86E

A voltage or power error was detected — power surge, brownout, or communication fault

$0–$200 easy

The ice maker freezer sensor has a fault

$80–$200 hard

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

$0 easy

OF OF / O FF / OFF OFF

The refrigerator is in Cooling Off Mode — not cooling

$0 easy

PC ER / PC CH

A communication error was detected between internal components

$0–$200 easy