How do I fix error code 24E on my Samsung RH25H5613SL?

1. undefined: Separate MAIN PCB CN70 wire from PCB 2. undefined: Read resistance between CN70 Brown and Black 3. undefined: If 0 Ohm check heater for short 4. undefined: If open check wire and thermal fuse

Samsung RH25H5613SLRefrigerator

Error Code 24E

Q: What does error code 24E mean on a Samsung RH25H5613SL?

Freezer defrost heater circuit fault or heater stuck on Connector slipped out or open contact; Wire cut or short circuited; Defective thermistor; Heater stays on longer than 80 minutes during defrost cycle

Freezer defrost heater circuit fault or heater stuck on

Critical

Stop using immediately - risk of damage or safety issue

Also displayed as: 24 E

What This Means

Connector slipped out or open contact; Wire cut or short circuited; Defective thermistor; Heater stays on longer than 80 minutes during defrost cycle

What actually causes this:

Defrost heater relay fails causing continuous heating or thermal fuse opens

First Thing to Check

Measure heater resistance with ohmmeter at CN70 brown/black

Parts Involved

Defrost Heater (FRE) AC 120V/218WThermal Fuse AC 250V/10A 110°CMAIN PCB CN70

How to Fix

1
Separate MAIN PCB CN70 wire from PCB
2
Read resistance between CN70 Brown and Black
3
If 0 Ohm check heater for short
4
If open check wire and thermal fuse

Other Error Codes for RH25H5613SL

82E

Compressor power supply internal module failure

Freezer defrost sensor malfunction or open circuit

13E

Humidity sensor failure or circuit open

Refrigerator defrost sensor malfunction or open circuit

21E

Freezer fan motor failure or no speed feedback

25E

Refrigerator defrost heater circuit fault or stuck on

Freezer temperature sensor fault or disconnect

Ambient room temperature sensor fault or disconnect

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