Samsung Refrigerators

Error Code 21

The freezer fan is not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 21

What This Means

Fan motor connector disconnected; Fan motor defective or bearing seized; Main PCB relay or driver defect; Wiring harness damaged

What actually causes this:

The fan motor got stuck, the wire came loose, or the motor burned out

First Thing to Check

Check if you hear the freezer fan running — if silent and no cooling, the fan has likely failed

Parts Involved

Freezer Fan MotorMain PCB CN74Fan Blade Assembly

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage at Main PCB CN74 pins 1-4 should be between 7V to 12V

  2. 2

    2. Verify fan motor connector is fully inserted

  3. 3

    3. Listen for fan noise when powered on

  4. 4

    4. Check fan blade for obstructions

  5. 5

    5. Replace fan motor if defective

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22M9581 Series Refrigerators

Service manual exact match: RF22M9581Service manual exact match: RF28M9580

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