Error Code 86
The electrical voltage coming into the refrigerator is too high
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 86
What This Means
House electrical voltage is high; Utility power supply problem; Faulty voltage regulation in home electrical system; Power surge or spike
What actually causes this:
Your home's electrical voltage is running above normal or there was a power surge
First Thing to Check
Check if other appliances in your home are showing problems from high voltage
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
1. Measure AC input voltage at wall outlet — normal: 115V ±10%
- 2
2. Check if other appliances show signs of high voltage stress
- 3
3. Check power cord for damage
- 4
4. If voltage is above 127V, contact utility company
- 5
5. Consider installing surge protector or voltage regulator
This Error Applies To
Samsung DRZ18980R Series Refrigerators (2017) (2017–present)
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