Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 21

Freezer fan is not spinning or signal is lost

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: F-Fan Error

What This Means

Fan motor bearing failure; Feedback signal wire disconnected; Fan motor wire slipped from connector; Contamination blocking fan blade; Fan motor coil failure

What actually causes this:

Fan motor bearing failure or wiring disconnection

First Thing to Check

Listen for fan motor when compressor runs; check DC BLU1 connector

Parts Involved

Freezer BLDC Fan MotorDC BLU1 ConnectorFan Housing

How to Fix

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Expected voltage should be within 7V to 12V

  3. 3

    Listen for fan motor operation during test cycle

  4. 4

    Check feedback signal from fan motor

  5. 5

    Inspect fan blade for obstructions

This Error Applies To

Samsung BRF425200A Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

Service manual exact match: BRF425200AP/AAService manual exact match: DRF427500AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF429900AP/DAService manual exact match: DRF425300AP/DA

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