Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 21

Freezer fan is not spinning or its sensor is not working.

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 21 (Freezer), c (Fridge)

What This Means

Feedback signal wire is defective; Fan motor wire slipped out or disconnected; Fan motor is defective; Relay malfunction

What actually causes this:

Fan motor wire came loose, ice blocked the fan, or motor burned out.

First Thing to Check

Look for ice blocking the fan blades or a loose wire connection.

Parts Involved

Freezer Fan MotorDC BLU1 ConnectorFan feedback wire

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between Case Connector DC BLU1 #3 and #4

  2. 2

    Expected voltage: 7V to 12V

  3. 3

    If outside range, fan motor or wiring is faulty

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF365200A Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: DRF365300AP/DAService manual exact match: BRF365200AP/AA

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