Error Code 26
Ice maker has failed 3 or more times and stopped working
Moderate
Address soon - your appliance may not work properly
Also displayed as: LED 26 blink
What This Means
Ice maker assembly defective; Ice maker geared motor failure; Auger motor failure; Ice maker sensor error; Water supply issue to ice maker
What actually causes this:
The ice maker mechanism keeps jamming or failing — often caused by low water pressure, a stuck auger, or a faulty motor.
First Thing to Check
Check that the water supply line is connected, the shutoff valve is open, and the freezer is cold enough (below 0°F).
Parts Involved
How to Fix
- 1
Check ice eject switch operation
- 2
Verify door switch (including auger safety switch) is functioning
- 3
Check ice eject motor and its wiring
- 4
Verify cover ice route is open (switch check)
- 5
Check Q707 transistor operation for AUGER_MOTOR safety circuit
- 6
After replacing ice maker, verify normal operation
This Error Applies To
Samsung RS27FDBTNS Series Refrigerators (2016) (2016–present)
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