Samsung Refrigerators2018–present

Error Code 21C

Freezer fan motor is not working

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 21C

What This Means

Feedback signal line contact error; Motor wire separation or disconnection; Motor bearing failure; Motor speed sensor malfunction; Blocked fan

What actually causes this:

Motor connection loose or fan blocked by ice

First Thing to Check

Check if freezer fan spins freely without obstruction

Parts Involved

Freezer Fan Motor (BLDC 12035GE-12M-YT-F1)

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check voltage at MAIN PCB CN75 pins 1 and 4

  2. 2

    Verify voltage is between 7V~12V

  3. 3

    Inspect motor wiring for damage

  4. 4

    Check motor for physical obstruction

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28K9070A Series Refrigerators (2018) (2018–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28K9070AAService manual exact match: RF22K938AA

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