Samsung Refrigerators2010–present

Error Code RD

Fridge defrost sensor error

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: RD LED blinks

What This Means

Defrost sensor connector loose; Sensor voltage out of range 4.5V-1.0V; Broken sensor wire

What actually causes this:

Defrost sensor wire broken or heater malfunction

First Thing to Check

Check if fridge defrost heater operates during cycle

Parts Involved

Refrigerator Defrost Sensor (502AT)Refrigerator Defrost Heater

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Check MAIN PCB CN20-5 to CN20-7 voltage 4.5V~1.0V

  2. 2

    Measure resistance: should be 120 ohm ±7% when disconnected

This Error Applies To

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

Service manual exact match: RF28R7201AAService manual exact match: RF28R7201SA

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