Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code COMP-IPM-SHUTDOWN

Compressor power module overheated

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: COMP-IPM-SHUTDOWN LED blinks

What This Means

IPM module overheating; Solder joint cracks on inverter; DC 15V output less than 13.5V; Compressor stall or short

What actually causes this:

Inverter overheated or insufficient power supply voltage

First Thing to Check

Check if inverter feels hot, allow to cool

Parts Involved

Inverter PCBIPM ModuleCompressor

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check IPM heatsink temperature

  2. 2

    Verify DC 15V output voltage

  3. 3

    Inspect inverter PCB solder

  4. 4

    Check compressor and cycle

This Error Applies To

Samsung RF28R7201 Series Refrigerators (2010) (2010–present)

Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA

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