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Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code FZ-FAN

Freezer cooling fan not running

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks

What This Means

Fan motor wiring disconnected; Fan motor failure; Connector CN20 pin 16-18 open or shorted; Fan blade stuck or damaged

What actually causes this:

Fan motor cable disconnected or fan motor burned out

First Thing to Check

Check if ice buildup is blocking fan blade

Parts Involved

Motor BLDC (FRE) DC12V, 2.1W / DREP5020LC

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check voltage at MAIN PCB CN20-16 to CN20-18

  2. 2

    2. Expected voltage range: 7V to 12V

  3. 3

    3. Verify fan spins freely without obstruction

  4. 4

    4. Listen for fan motor operation

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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R

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