Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 44E

Main and inverter communication failure

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 44E

What This Means

Wire disconnection or short in communication line; Cable problems between boards; Defective Main or Inverter PCB

What actually causes this:

Cable vibrates loose, connector corrodes, or PCB solder joint fails

First Thing to Check

Visually inspect cable and connectors between Main and Inverter PCB

Parts Involved

Main MICOM PCBInverter PBACommunication cable

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Inspect cable between Main and Inverter PCB for damage

  2. 2

    Verify connector seating at both ends

  3. 3

    Check for water penetration

  4. 4

    Use oscilloscope to verify signal integrity

  5. 5

    Replace PCB after confirming cable is good

This Error Applies To

Samsung RS22HDHPN Series Refrigerators (2013) (2013–present)

Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNBC/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPNWW/AAService manual exact match: RS22HDHPN**Service manual exact match: RS22HDHPNSR/AA

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