Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 13

The fridge humidity sensor is not working

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 13

What This Means

Humidity sensor connector disconnected; Humidity sensor defective; Main PCB defect; Water damage to sensor

What actually causes this:

The humidity sensor wire is loose, got wet, or the sensor failed

First Thing to Check

Check if condensation issues are occurring in the fridge — that indicates humidity sensor problems

Parts Involved

Humidity SensorMain PCB CN30

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage between Main PCB CN30 pins 7 and 9 should be within 4.1V to 0.8V range

  2. 2

    2. Verify connector is fully seated and dry

  3. 3

    3. Inspect sensor for moisture or corrosion

  4. 4

    4. Replace sensor if defective

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RF22M9581Service manual exact match: RF28M9580

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