Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code MAIN-INV

Compressor control board communication failed

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: MAIN-INV LED blinks

What This Means

Communication cable disconnected; Inverter PCB failure; Corrupted signal

What actually causes this:

Inverter cable loose or inverter circuit board faulty

First Thing to Check

Check if compressor attempts to run

Parts Involved

Main PCBInverter PCBCommunication Cable

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Verify inverter cable connection

  2. 2

    Check soldering on inverter PCB

  3. 3

    Use oscilloscope to test signal

  4. 4

    If cable OK, replace inverter PCB

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA

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