Samsung Refrigerators2016–present

Error Code 13

Refrigerator cannot detect internal humidity levels

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: 13

What This Means

Loose connector at CN30-3 or CN76-1; Damaged humidity sensor; PCB solder joint failure; Moisture damage to sensor

What actually causes this:

Humidity sensor exposed to moisture or connector corroded

First Thing to Check

Look for the humidity sensor connector and ensure it is fully inserted

Parts Involved

Humidity SensorMain PCB connector CN30

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage between Main PCB CN30-3 and CN76-1

  2. 2

    Expected voltage range: 4.1V to 0.8V (different from temperature sensors)

  3. 3

    Verify connector is fully seated

  4. 4

    Check for moisture on sensor

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF265BEA Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)

Service manual exact match: RF265BEAService manual exact match: RF265

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