Error Code 23
Condenser fan motor in machine compartment is not spinning
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: LED 23 blink
What This Means
Fan motor feedback signal wire contact defect; Motor wire slipped out or disconnected; Fan motor mechanically restricted by dust or foreign object; Defective condenser fan motor
What actually causes this:
The condenser fan is blocked by dust/debris or the motor has failed — the machine compartment cannot dissipate heat properly.
First Thing to Check
Look at the machine compartment (behind the kick plate) for dust buildup or anything blocking the condenser fan blade.
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Access self-diagnostic mode
- 2
Measure voltage at Case Connector CN7 pin #10 to pin #11 — should be between 7V and 12V during fan operation
- 3
Inspect condenser fan in machine compartment for obstructions
- 4
Check pulse signal input at CN7 pin #12 while fan spins
This Error Applies To
Samsung RS27FDBTNS Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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