How do I fix error code 25E on a Samsung refrigerators?

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Samsung Refrigerators2014–present

Error Code 25E

Q: What does error code 25E mean on a Samsung refrigerators?

Refrigerator defrost heater circuit fault or stuck on Connector slipped out or open contact; Wire cut or short circuited; Defective thermistor; Heater stays on longer than 80 minutes

Refrigerator defrost heater circuit fault or stuck on

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 25 E

What This Means

Connector slipped out or open contact; Wire cut or short circuited; Defective thermistor; Heater stays on longer than 80 minutes

What actually causes this:

Defrost relay fails or thermal fuse opens from overcurrent

First Thing to Check

Check resistance at CN70 between white and black wires

Parts Involved

Defrost Heater (REF) AC 120V/140WThermal Fuse AC 250V/10AMAIN PCB CN70

How to Fix

1
Separate MAIN PCB CN70 wire from PCB
2
Read resistance between CN70 White 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)

Service manual exact match: RH25H5613SLService manual exact match: RS25HService manual exact match: RH25H5611SR

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