Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 23

Compressor compartment fan is not running

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 23

What This Means

Fan motor not receiving power; Fan motor connector disconnected; Fan motor failed or stalled; Inverter/motor controller malfunction; Wiring harness damage

What actually causes this:

The compressor fan motor power wire came loose, or the motor burned out

First Thing to Check

Check the compressor area for fan operation or blockage

Parts Involved

Compressor fan motorMain PCBInverter PCBWiring harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check MAIN PCB CN76-5 (Sky-blue) to CN76-1 (Gray) voltage — normal range: 7V to 12V

  2. 2

    2. Reconnect fan motor connector if loose

  3. 3

    3. Check fan motor resistance and continuity

  4. 4

    4. Verify inverter PCB output voltage

  5. 5

    5. Replace fan motor if defective

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF22NP Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF22NPService manual exact match: RF28NH

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