Samsung RF29DB9900Refrigerator

Error Code 86C

The refrigerator is getting too much electrical power

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 86C

What This Means

AC input voltage above 154V (for 110-127V nominal input); Power surge in home electrical system; Voltage regulator malfunction; Utility company overvoltage condition

What actually causes this:

Your home's electrical voltage is too high

First Thing to Check

Check if other appliances are getting damaged from overvoltage

Parts Involved

SMPSVoltage RegulatorMain PBAPower Supply

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Measure AC input voltage at refrigerator power inlet

  2. 2

    2. Normal voltage should be 110-127V in North America

  3. 3

    3. Check if other appliances show signs of overvoltage

  4. 4

    4. Test voltage at breaker panel with multimeter

  5. 5

    5. If voltage reading is high, contact utility company

  6. 6

    6. If voltage is actually normal but error persists, check SMPS

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