Error Code 88E
The compressor driver chip overheated and shut itself off
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 88E
What This Means
IPM temperature over 120°C; Poor heat sink assembly on IPM; Blocked airflow around machine compartment; Ambient temperature too high
What actually causes this:
The heat sink on the IPM has lost contact due to missing or dried thermal paste, causing the chip to overheat
First Thing to Check
Check that the condenser fan is spinning when the compressor is running
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check IPM temperature status on inverter PCB
- 2
Check heat sink assembly on IPM for proper contact and thermal compound
- 3
Verify machine compartment fan is operating and airflow is unobstructed
This Error Applies To
Samsung RF29A9071 Series Refrigerators (2021) (2021–present)
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