Error Code 23
The condenser fan motor isn't working
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 23
What This Means
Feed back signal wire contact failure; Unplugged motor wire harness; Defective fan motor; Fan obstruction preventing rotation
What actually causes this:
Dust clogged the condenser fan or the motor burned out
First Thing to Check
Clean the condenser coils and fan on the back of the refrigerator
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check condenser fan motor wire connections
- 2
2. Verify fan blade spins freely without obstruction
- 3
3. Measure motor resistance (disconnect first)
- 4
4. Check voltage at fan motor connector during operation — normal: 120V
- 5
5. Replace fan motor if defective
This Error Applies To
Samsung DRZ18980R Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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