Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 44

The main control board can't talk to the compressor controller

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 44

What This Means

Communication cable disconnected or loose; Communication cable damaged; Main PCB communication port failure; Inverter PCB failure; Compressor communication issue

What actually causes this:

The communication cable came loose or a circuit board is broken

First Thing to Check

Look behind the refrigerator for loose cables connecting main board to inverter board

Parts Involved

Main PCBInverter PCBCommunication cable/harness

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check all cables between Main PCB and Inverter PCB for secure connection

  2. 2

    2. Check cable for visible damage or bent pins

  3. 3

    3. Use oscilloscope to verify signal on communication lines

  4. 4

    4. If cable and connections appear normal, replace Main PCB

  5. 5

    5. If Main PCB replacement doesn't fix issue, replace Inverter PCB

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: RF22NPService manual exact match: RF28NH

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