Samsung Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus 5E Error Fix: Fridge Temperature Sensor Error

Error code 5E on the Samsung Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus means: Fridge Temperature Sensor Error. The refrigerator compartment temperature sensor has failed. Temperature regulation in the fridge section will be compromised. The sensor is behind the rear panel or housing inside the refrigerator compartment. Test and replace as with the freezer sensor (2E). This is a different sensor from the freezer thermistor.

The most successful fix is "Test and Replace Refrigerator Temperature Sensor" (medium difficulty, ~45 minutes). Estimated DIY cost: $20-$30. HomeMD has 2 community-ranked fixes for this error.

This error is rated warning severity. It is generally not urgent and can often be resolved with a simple DIY fix.

Yes — the top-ranked community fix ("Test and Replace Refrigerator Temperature Sensor") is rated medium difficulty and takes about 45 minutes. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, Multimeter.

DIY cost: $20-$30. Professional repair typically costs $140-$200. Many homeowners save money by trying the top-ranked community fix first.

The Samsung Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus has 8 other known error codes, including: 14E (Ice Maker Fan Error), 1E (Ice Maker Sensor Error), 21E (Freezer Fan Error), 22E (Fridge Fan Error), 23E (Condenser Fan Error), and 3 more.

Error code 5E also appears on 6 other Samsung models: Samsung DW80B7070US Smart 42 dBA Dishwasher, Samsung DW80R5060US StormWash 24 in. Dishwasher, Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator, Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Samsung WA50R5400AW 5.0 cu. ft. Top Load Washer, Samsung WF45R6100AW 4.5 cu. ft. Front Load Washer. The fix may vary by model, so check each model's specific page for tailored repair steps.