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Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 85E

Supply voltage too low for compressor

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 85E

What This Means

Input power voltage below normal range; Wiring resistance too high; Defective compressor power supply; R513 sense resistor issue

What actually causes this:

House voltage low, power cord undersized, or poor electrical connection

First Thing to Check

Measure AC voltage at compressor connector, should match rated voltage

Parts Involved

Power cordInput voltage supplyR513 sense resistorCompressor power wiring

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Measure input voltage (should be 220V or 115V depending on model)

  2. 2

    Check R513 sense resistor for short or open

  3. 3

    Measure voltage drop across wiring connections

  4. 4

    Check for loose compressor power connectors

  5. 5

    Verify power cord integrity

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

Related Error Codes

2E

Fridge sensor failure or wiring issue

71E

Freezer temperature critically high

83E

Compressor drawing excessive or abnormal current

26E

Ice maker positioning failure

6E

Ambient temperature sensor failure

21E

Freezer fan motor failure or feedback signal issue

4E

Freezer defrost sensor failure

5E

Fridge defrost sensor failure

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