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Refrigerator Not Cooling (Refrigerator)

A fridge that stops cooling points to the compressor, evaporator fan, or defrost system. These codes show which.

Error codes tied to this symptom

LG 22 Stops machine

A fault was detected in the compressor relay. On a LG Refrigerator, code 22 points to the compressor relay.

LG CF Degraded

The condenser discharge-fan feedback signal fell below its threshold.

LG CHE Stops machine

A high-side refrigerant leak or restriction was detected. On a LG Refrigerator, code CHE points to the condenser and refrigerant line.

LG CLE Stops machine

A low-side refrigerant leak was detected. On a LG Refrigerator, code CLE points to the evaporator and refrigerant line.

LG FF Degraded

The freezer fan is faulty, often from frost buildup. On a LG Refrigerator, code FF points to the freezer fan.

LG IF Degraded

The ice-maker fan is faulty. On a LG Refrigerator, code IF points to the ice maker fan.

LG RF Degraded

The refrigerator compartment fan motor is faulty. On a LG Refrigerator, code RF points to the refrigerator fan.

Samsung 21E Degraded

The freezer fan is not rotating as sensed by the control. On a Samsung Refrigerator, code 21E points to the freezer fan.

Samsung 22E Degraded

The fridge fan is faulty, sometimes following a door left open.

Samsung 40E Degraded

The ice-room fan reported a fault. On a Samsung Refrigerator, code 40E points to the ice room fan.

Samsung 83E Stops machine

The compressor drew abnormal current. On a Samsung Refrigerator, code 83E points to the compressor.

Samsung 84C Stops machine

The compressor is locked. On a Samsung Refrigerator, code 84C points to the compressor.

Samsung 85E Stops machine

The compressor experienced an undervoltage (brown-out) condition.

Samsung 86E Stops machine

The compressor experienced an overvoltage (surge) condition.

GE DE Stops machine

Demo mode. On a GE Refrigerator, code DE points to the compressor.

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