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Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code C-FAN

Condenser cooling fan not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks

What This Means

Condenser fan motor wiring disconnected; Condenser fan motor failure; Connector CN40 pin 11-13 open or shorted; Fan blade stuck or damaged

What actually causes this:

Motor failure or dust clogging fan

First Thing to Check

Clean condenser coils and fan of dust buildup

Parts Involved

Motor BLDC (CIRCUIT) DC12V, 1.7W / DRCP8020LA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage at MAIN PCB CN40-11 to CN40-13

  2. 2

    2. Expected voltage range: 7V to 12V

  3. 3

    3. Verify fan spins freely without obstruction

  4. 4

    4. Check for dust buildup on condenser

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF24R7201 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF24R7201AAService manual exact match: RF24R7201EGService manual exact match: RF24R7201SAService manual exact match: RF24R7201EOService manual exact match: RF24R7201APService manual exact match: RF24R7201EUService manual exact match: RF24R7201EFService manual exact match: RF24R7201FA

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