Error Code 29
FlexZone defrost heater is not working
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 29c
What This Means
Heater separation from evaporator; Heater element open circuit; Heater short circuit; Thermal cutoff activation
What actually causes this:
FlexZone defrost heater element failed or disconnected
First Thing to Check
Verify FlexZone is cooling at all
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check FlexZone defrost heater operation
- 2
Verify heater is energized during defrost cycle
- 3
Measure heater resistance
- 4
Test for continuity
- 5
Verify thermal cutoff is functional
This Error Applies To
Samsung BRF425200AP Series Refrigerators (2019) (2019–present)
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