Error Code 24E
Freezer defrost heater circuit fault or heater stuck on
Critical
Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue
Also displayed as: 24 E
What This Means
Connector slipped out or open contact; Wire cut or short circuited; Defective thermistor; Heater stays on longer than 80 minutes during defrost cycle
What actually causes this:
Defrost heater relay fails causing continuous heating or thermal fuse opens
First Thing to Check
Measure heater resistance with ohmmeter at CN70 brown/black
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Separate MAIN PCB CN70 wire from PCB
- 2
Read resistance between CN70 Brown and Black
- 3
If 0 Ohm check heater for short
- 4
If open check wire and thermal fuse
This Error Applies To
Samsung RH25H5611S Series Refrigerators (2014) (2014–present)
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