Error Code 26E
Ice maker ejection motor positioning failure
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: 26 E
What This Means
Ice maker ejection motor stuck or not returning to home position; Defective ice maker assembly; Horizontal positioning sensor malfunction
What actually causes this:
Ice maker motor jammed, mechanical wear in ejector mechanism, or position sensor failure
First Thing to Check
Manually check if ice maker ejector moves freely by hand after unplugging
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Listen for ice ejector motor sound during test operation
- 2
Verify ice maker rotates when test switch is pressed for 1.5+ seconds
- 3
Check if motor returns to home position after ejection cycle
This Error Applies To
Samsung RH25H5613S Series Refrigerators
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