Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator Error Code 26 E: Meaning & How to Fix It

By the ErrorCodePro Editorial Team · Last reviewed October 20, 2026

Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error code 26 E means: Ice maker failure. [1] Keep using it? Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair. Start with the owner checks below, beginning with: write down the code and model number.

Source: Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error-code chart, via Sears PartsDirect [1].

Quick facts

Code	26 E
Also shown as	None listed by the manufacturer
Brand / appliance	Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator
System	Dispenser
Meaning (service chart)	Ice maker failure. [1]
Keep using it?	Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair
DIY-safe?	Owner checks only (listed below)
Support	Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support)
Source document	Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect)

On this page: Meaning · Steps · Parts · When to call a technician · Related codes · FAQ

What error code 26 E means on a Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator

Ice maker failure. [1]

This is a dispenser code. Codes and wording can vary by model, so check your owner's manual for your model number.

How to fix Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error code 26 E (safe owner checks)

Safety first: disconnect power before you remove any panel or reach into the sump or drum. Do not touch wiring, the control board or the motor. If you see water near electrical parts, stop and call a technician. These steps are based on the Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error-code chart (via Sears PartsDirect) [1], rewritten for clarity.

Write down the code and model number. Note exactly what the display shows (26 E) and copy the full model number from the rating label, so you can confirm this chart applies to your RFG29 French door refrigerator and order the right parts.
Clear ice or frost. Check freezer temperature because the ice maker won't cycle if freezer temperature is above 15 degrees.
Do a power reset. Unplug the appliance or switch off its breaker for one minute, then restore power and try again. If the code clears and stays away, it may have been a one-off fault.
Test and decide. Run a short cycle or restart and watch the display. If 26 E comes back after these checks, stop using the refrigerator for this function and call a technician, because the remaining causes need meters or part replacement.

The first and last steps (and the power reset) are general owner checks added by ErrorCodePro; the rest follow the Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error-code chart published by Sears PartsDirect, rewritten for safe owner use.

Parts that may be involved

Exact parts depend on your model number. This page lists part types only, never part numbers.

Ice maker
Freezer door gasket

When to call a technician

If freezer temperature is above 15 degrees, a technician should check the freezer door gasket and replace the gasket if it's torn or damaged, allowing warm air to leak into the freezer and preventing the ice maker from cycling.
If freezer temperature is near 0 degrees (normal operating temperature), unplug the refrigerator and check the ice maker wire harness connection.
Reconnect the ice maker wire harness plug if it's loose.
If the wire harness connection is okay, a technician should check the ice maker wire harness connections on the electronic control board (CN90 connector and the black and gray wires on CN51).
Reconnect any loose wires.
If the ice maker wiring connections to the electronic control board are okay, a technician should replace the ice maker.
Anything involving wiring, the control board, the motor or the water valve electrics
The appliance is under warranty: contact Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support) first

Frequently asked questions

What does error code 26 E mean on a Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator?

The Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error-code chart lists 26 E as follows: Ice maker failure.

Is it safe to keep using the RFG29 French door refrigerator with 26 E?

Only if the owner checks below clear the code; if it returns, stop and book a repair.

Can I fix Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error 26 E myself?

Only with the owner checks on this page, starting with: write down the code and model number. If it persists, call a technician or Samsung Support Center (samsung.com/us/support).

Sources

Sears PartsDirect: Samsung RFG29 French door refrigerator error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

Last reviewed: October 20, 2026. ErrorCodePro is not affiliated with Samsung.