8E
Samsung · Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus
The ice maker water pipe sensor has detected a fault. This sensor monitors the water supply line temperature for the ice maker. On models with a built-in water line heater (to prevent freezing of the water line), this sensor tells the heater when to activate. A failed sensor can cause the water line to freeze, blocking ice production.
Error 8E on the Samsung Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus means: Ice Pipe Sensor Error. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace the Ice Pipe Sensor and Inspect Water Line Heater” (medium difficulty, ~60 min, DIY cost: $15-$25). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · refrigerator
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While many refrigerator repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $150-$250.
The Samsung Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus has 8 other known error codes:
Error code 8E also appears on 2 other Samsung models:
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