Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 84

Compressor motor is not turning

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 84

What This Means

Compressor locked or jammed; Inverter PCB soldering defect; Insufficient input voltage; Inverter output voltage too low; Mechanical failure inside compressor

What actually causes this:

The compressor is jammed or the electrical power to it is inadequate

First Thing to Check

Turn refrigerator off and wait 10 minutes, then turn on

Parts Involved

CompressorInverter PCBSMPS boardPower supply

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check input voltage — should be 115V AC at outlet

  2. 2

    2. Measure inverter output voltage — should be adequate

  3. 3

    3. Check inverter PCB for soldering defects

  4. 4

    4. Verify compressor is not mechanically locked

  5. 5

    5. Listen for any compressor noise

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: RF22NPService manual exact match: RF28NH

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