Error Code 26
The ice maker is failing to produce ice repeatedly
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 26
What This Means
Water supply valve not opening properly; Water supply line frozen or kinked; Ice maker motor defective; Ice maker sensor malfunction
What actually causes this:
Water isn't reaching the ice maker, or the ice maker motor is failing
First Thing to Check
Check that ice is being made — if no ice, verify water line is connected and not frozen
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Check water supply line is not frozen
- 2
2. Check water supply valve opens when ice maker cycles
- 3
3. Check ice maker sensor connections
- 4
4. Verify water flow to ice maker during cycle
- 5
5. Replace ice maker motor if defective
This Error Applies To
Samsung DRZ18980R Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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