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Samsung Refrigerators2013–present

Error Code 86E

Supply voltage too high for compressor

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 86E

What This Means

Input power voltage above normal range; Voltage spike from utility or lightning; Defective voltage regulation; R501, R505, R509 sense resistor issue

What actually causes this:

Utility voltage spike, surge hit refrigerator, or voltage regulator failed

First Thing to Check

Measure AC input voltage with multimeter

Parts Involved

Input voltage supplyR501, R505, R509 sense resistorsVoltage regulatorInverter PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    Measure input voltage (should be 220V or 115V)

  2. 2

    Check R501, R505, R509 sense resistors for short or open

  3. 3

    Verify voltage regulator operation

  4. 4

    Check for power surge damage on Inverter PBA

  5. 5

    Inspect for burnt or discolored components

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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