Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 90

Right compressor is not running fast enough

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: R-Comp Motor Restriction

What This Means

Compressor mechanically restricted for over 5 seconds; Compressor running below 1000 RPM for over 5 seconds; R1 current sensing resistor short; Input voltage fluctuation; Compressor mechanical failure

What actually causes this:

Refrigerant blockage or right compressor bearing wear

First Thing to Check

Check right compressor lines for blockages

Parts Involved

Refrigerator CompressorPower SupplyCurrent Sensing Resistor R1

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check if restriction is detected >5 seconds

  2. 2

    Verify compressor RPM is above 1000

  3. 3

    Check input AC voltage stability

  4. 4

    Verify R1 resistor is not shorted

  5. 5

    Check refrigeration cycle

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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