What does error code COMP-IPM-SHUTDOWN mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Compressor inverter power module has forcibly shut down PCB solder short on inverter circuit; DC 15V output below 13.5V; Compressor or cycle fault

How do I fix error code COMP-IPM-SHUTDOWN on a Samsung refrigerators?

1. undefined: Check inverter PCB soldering for short circuits 2. undefined: Verify DC 15V output is above 13.5V 3. undefined: Check compressor and refrigeration cycle

Samsung Refrigerators2022–present

Error Code COMP-IPM-SHUTDOWN

Compressor inverter power module has forcibly shut down

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: LED blinks per inverter protection table

What This Means

PCB solder short on inverter circuit; DC 15V output below 13.5V; Compressor or cycle fault

What actually causes this:

The intelligent power electronics protecting the compressor detected a dangerous condition and shut everything down.

First Thing to Check

Unplug the fridge for 10 minutes and try restarting — if it happens again immediately, professional service is required.

Parts Involved

IPM IC3Main/Inverter PCBDC 15V power supply

How to Fix

1
Check inverter PCB soldering for short circuits
2
Verify DC 15V output is above 13.5V
3
Check compressor and refrigeration cycle

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF25C5 Series Refrigerators (2022) (2022–present)

Service manual exact match: RF25C5151SR/AAService manual exact match: RF25C5151**Service manual exact match: RF25C5551**Service manual exact match: RF25C5551SR/AA