Samsung RH22 and RH29 models side-by-side refrigerator Error Codes: Full List & Meanings

Every Samsung RH22 and RH29 models side-by-side refrigerator error code in the Samsung RH22 and RH29 models side-by-side 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

All Samsung RH22 and RH29 models side-by-side 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	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
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
13 E	Humidity sensor failure. The meter should measure around 50 ohms of resistance.	Sensors	Service
21 E	Evaporator fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
23 E	Condenser fan failure.	Venting / airflow	Owner checks
24 E	Defrost system failure. The meter should measure about 66 ohms of resistance 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	Service
27 E	Damper heater failure. The meter should measure around 135 ohms through the damper heater. The meter should read the same resistance as for the damper heater.	Heating	Service
41 E	Communication error between the control panel and electronic control board. Also: Pc Er	Control / electronics	Service
44 E	Communication error between the electronic control board and inverter board. The technician will need to conduct live voltage checks to determine the cause of the problem.	Control / electronics	Service
71 E	Freezer compartment temperature too high. The code disappears once freezer compartment cools to normal temperature.	Heating	Service
72 E	Refrigerator compartment temperature too high. The code disappears once refrigerator compartment cools to normal temperature.	Heating	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
83 E	Compressor is drawing abnormal current. The technician will need to conduct live voltage and current 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 RH22 and RH29 models side-by-side refrigerator error-code chart (third-party copy of manufacturer service data)

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