Samsung RF26 model French door refrigerator Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Samsung RF26 model French door refrigerator error code in the Samsung RF26 model French door refrigerator error-code chart, as published by Sears PartsDirect, with its meaning. Codes vary by model, so confirm in your owner's manual. Support: Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Codes by system

Venting / airflow

Dispenser

All Samsung RF26 model French door refrigerator error codes

Codes marked "Reset only" or "Service" have no separate page because the manufacturer publishes no owner fix beyond a reset or a service call.

Code	Meaning	System	Owner action
1 E	Freezer temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
2 E	Refrigerator compartment temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 11,700 ohms at 37 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
4 E	Freezer evaporator defrost temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
5 E	Refrigerator evaporator defrost temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature) and 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
6 E	Ambient temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature). The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
7 E	Refrigerator pantry drawer temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 11,700 ohms at 37 degrees and 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
8 E	Ice maker temperature sensor failure. The meter should measure about 5,600 ohms if the sensor temperature is 72 degrees (room temperature), 13,290 ohms at 32 degrees and 29,000 ohms at 0 degrees. The meter should read the same resistance as for the temperature sensor.	Heating	Service
13 E	Humidity sensor failure. The meter should measure around 50 ohms of resistance.	Sensors	Service
21 E	Freezer evaporator fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
22 E	Refrigerator evaporator fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
23 E	Condenser fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
24 E	Freezer evaporator defrost system failure. The meter should measure about 63 ohms through the defrost heater. The meter should measure near 0 ohms of resistance through the defrost bi-metal thermostat.	Heating	Service
25 E	Refrigerator evaporator defrost system failure. The meter should measure about 120 ohms through the defrost heater. The meter should measure near 0 ohms of resistance through the defrost bi-metal thermostat.	Heating	Service
26 E	Ice maker failure.	Dispenser	Owner checks
27 E	Pantry drawer air damper heater failure. The meter should measure about 135 ohms through the air damper heater. The air damper heater is included with the pantry drawer air damper motor and isn't available as a separate component.	Heating	Reset only
33 E	Ice maker water tube heater failure. The yellow and pink wires connect to the ice maker water tube heater. The meter should measure around 102 ohms.	Heating	Service
41 E	Communication error between the control panel and electronic control board. Also: Pc Er	Control / electronics	Service
81 E	Compressor failed to start. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Control / electronics	Service
82 E	Inverter board failure. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Control / electronics	Service
84 E	Compressor locked.	Control / electronics	Service
85 E	Voltage supply to the compressor is too low. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Power supply	Service
86 E	Voltage supply to the compressor is too high. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem. The freezer temperature display shows the number designation of the code and the refrigerator temperature display shows E.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"When the control detects a communication error between the control panel and the electronic control board, the freezer temperature display shows Er and the refrigerator display shows Pc.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Refer to the chart below to find the cause of the error code and get troubleshooting advice to clear the code.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The refrigerator may work properly even though the control displays an error code.	Power supply	Reset only

Symptoms

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung RF26 model French door refrigerator error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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