Samsung Refrigerators2016–present

Error Code 81

Compressor cannot run and cooling system is not functional

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 81

What This Means

Inverter PCB solder joint failure; DC 15V power supply low; Compressor electrical issue; Refrigerant leak or cycle fault

What actually causes this:

Inverter board has bad solder joints or power supply is failing

First Thing to Check

Listen closely for a clicking sound when the refrigerator tries to start

Parts Involved

Inverter PCBCompressorDC power supply module

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check inverter PCB solder joints for cold solder

  2. 2

    Measure DC 15V output - should be 13.5V or higher

  3. 3

    Check compressor wire connections are tight

  4. 4

    Listen for compressor clicking sound at startup

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: RF265BEAService manual exact match: RF265

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