Samsung Refrigerators2017–present

Error Code 13

The humidity sensor in the fresh zone isn't working

Minor

Usually easy to fix - may resolve on its own

Also displayed as: 13

What This Means

Sensor housing separation; Sensor contact failure; Defective wire connection; Short circuit in sensor circuit

What actually causes this:

The humidity sensor wire became disconnected or moisture damaged it

First Thing to Check

Check if the fresh zone compartment is maintaining humidity

Parts Involved

Humidity SensorWire Harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check humidity sensor housing

  2. 2

    2. Check wire connections

  3. 3

    3. Verify sensor location in fresh zone

  4. 4

    4. Replace if defective

This Error Applies To

Samsung DRZ18980R Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)

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