Samsung · Refrigerator error code
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Guide · RefrigeratorOn single-evaporator units, cold air comes from the freezer through a damper or duct. A frosted evaporator, a stopped evaporator fan or a stuck damper will starve the fridge side. On dual-evaporator units (many Samsung models), the fridge evaporator, its fan and its defrost circuit are the usual suspects.
Guide · RefrigeratorCheck settings, vent placement, room temperature and the ice-maker-without-water condition first. If those are fine, suspect a damper stuck open or a sensor reading warm.
Guide · RefrigeratorSwings usually come from a frosted evaporator (defrost failing), a sticking damper, or a sensor problem. Check frost first, then damper and thermistor.
Samsung · Refrigerator
1E
Freezer temperature sensor error
Samsung · Refrigerator
2E
Fresh-food (fridge) sensor error
Samsung · Refrigerator
5E / 5C
Fridge defrost sensor error
Samsung · Refrigerator
8E / 8C
Ice maker sensor error
Samsung · Refrigerator
14E / 14C
Ice maker temperature sensor error
Samsung · Refrigerator
21E / 21C
Freezer fan error