What causes a freezer not freezing?

A freezer not freezing can be caused by freez, ice cream, thaw, warm issues. We track 100 error codes across 2 brands related to this symptom.

How do I fix a freezer not freezing?

There are 200 community-ranked fixes for this symptom across 2 brands. The average fix success rate is 89%. Find your specific error code below for step-by-step instructions.

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Freezer Not Freezing

Freezer not keeping food frozen? Find error codes for evaporator fan, defrost heater, compressor, and temperature sensor issues.

100

Error Codes

Brands

200

DIY Fixes

89%

Avg Success

Samsung

64 codes

All Samsung codes

DOOR SEAL WEAR

Door Gasket Deterioration

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Door Gasket Seal

COMPRESSOR FAIL

Compressor Failure (Inverter)

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Compressor

WATER LINE FREEZE

Water Dispenser Line Frozen

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Water Line Heater Assembly

EVAP FROST

Evaporator Frost/Ice Buildup

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Defrost Components

ICE MAKER FREEZE

Ice Maker Assembly Freezing Up

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Install Updated Ice Maker Kit

OF OF

Cooling Off — Demo Mode

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Reset Control Board to Exit Demo Mode

86C

Compressor Start Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Overload Protector or Compressor

85C

Compressor Low Speed Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Inverter Board or Compressor

84C

Compressor Lock Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Locked Compressor with Certified Technician

83E

Compressor Abnormal Current

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay or Inverter Board

39E

Ice Maker Function Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ice Maker Assembly

33E

Ice Pipe Heater Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ice Pipe Heater Assembly

25E

Fridge Defrost Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 88% success

Test and Replace Refrigerator Defrost Heater and Thermostat

24E

Freezer Defrost Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Defrost Heater or Thermostat

23E

Condenser Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Condenser Fan Motor

22E

Fridge Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Refrigerator Compartment Fan Motor

21E

Freezer Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor

Ice Pipe Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Ice Pipe Sensor and Inspect Water Line Heater

Ambient Temperature Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ambient Temperature Sensor

Fridge Temperature Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

Freezer Defrost Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Freezer Defrost Temperature Sensor

Freezer Temperature Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)

Ice Maker Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RS22T5201SR 22 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Ice Maker Temperature Sensor

DOOR SEAL WEAR

Door Gasket Deterioration

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Door Gasket Seal

COMPRESSOR FAIL

Compressor Failure (Inverter)

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Compressor

WATER LINE FREEZE

Water Dispenser Line Frozen

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Water Line Heater Assembly

EVAP FROST

Evaporator Frost/Ice Buildup

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Defrost Components

ICE MAKER FREEZE

Ice Maker Assembly Freezing Up

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Install Updated Ice Maker Kit

OF OF

Cooling Off — Demo Mode

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Reset Control Board to Exit Demo Mode

86C

Compressor Start Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Overload Protector or Compressor

85C

Compressor Low Speed Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Inverter Board or Compressor

84C

Compressor Lock Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Locked Compressor with Certified Technician

83E

Compressor Abnormal Current

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay or Inverter Board

39E

Ice Maker Function Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ice Maker Assembly

33E

Ice Pipe Heater Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ice Pipe Heater Assembly

25E

Fridge Defrost Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 88% success

Test and Replace Refrigerator Defrost Heater and Thermostat

24E

Freezer Defrost Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Defrost Heater or Thermostat

23E

Condenser Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Condenser Fan Motor

22E

Fridge Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Refrigerator Compartment Fan Motor

21E

Freezer Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor

Ice Pipe Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Ice Pipe Sensor and Inspect Water Line Heater

Ambient Temperature Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ambient Temperature Sensor

Fridge Temperature Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Refrigerator Temperature Sensor

Freezer Defrost Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Freezer Defrost Temperature Sensor

Freezer Temperature Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Freezer Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)

Ice Maker Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF23R6201SR 23 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator with Twin Cooling Plus· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Ice Maker Temperature Sensor

DOOR SEAL WEAR

Door Gasket Deterioration

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace the Door Gasket Seal

COMPRESSOR FAIL

Compressor Failure (Inverter)

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Compressor

WATER LINE FREEZE

Water Dispenser Line Frozen

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Water Line Heater Assembly

EVAP FROST

Evaporator Frost/Ice Buildup

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Defrost Components

ICE MAKER FREEZE

Ice Maker Assembly Freezing Up

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Install Updated Ice Maker Kit

OF OF

Cooling Off — Demo Mode

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Reset Control Board to Exit Demo Mode

86C

Compressor Start Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Overload Protector or Compressor

85C

Compressor Low Speed Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Inverter Board or Compressor

84C

Compressor Lock Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 95% success

Replace Locked Compressor with Certified Technician

83E

Compressor Abnormal Current

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Compressor Start Relay or Inverter Board

39E

Ice Maker Function Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ice Maker Assembly

33E

Ice Pipe Heater Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Ice Pipe Heater Assembly

25E

Fridge Defrost Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 88% success

Test and Replace Refrigerator Defrost Heater and Thermostat

24E

Freezer Defrost Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Defrost Heater or Thermostat

23E

Condenser Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Condenser Fan Motor

22E

Fridge Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Refrigerator Compartment Fan Motor

21E

Freezer Fan Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor

Ice Pipe Sensor Error

❄️ Samsung RF28R7351SR 28 cu. ft. 4-Door French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Ice Pipe Sensor and Inspect Water Line Heater

Whirlpool

36 codes

All Whirlpool codes

MECH-TEMP-FLUCT

Temperature Fluctuations

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)

MECH-COMPRESSOR

Compressor Click-and-Buzz Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Compressor Windings and Replace Compressor if Faulty

MECH-WATER-DISP

Water Dispenser Not Working

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve Solenoid

MECH-ICE-MAKER

Ice Maker Not Making Ice

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve

MECH-WATER-LEAK

Water Leaking Inside or Under Refrigerator

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Remove and Replace Defrost Drain Tube

MECH-NOISY

Refrigerator Making Loud Noise

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Compressor Start Relay or Evaporator Fan Motor

MECH-ICE-BUILDUP

Frost/Ice Buildup in Freezer

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Defrost System Components

MECH-NOT-COOL

Refrigerator Not Cooling

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Compressor Start Relay or Evaporator Fan Motor

Defrost Timer/Board Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Adaptive Defrost Control Board

Defrost Heater Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Defrost Heater Element

Defrost Bimetal/Thermostat Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Defrost Bimetal Thermostat

Power Outage Detected

❄️ Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ 25 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Refrigerator Control Board

MECH-TEMP-FLUCT

Temperature Fluctuations

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)

MECH-COMPRESSOR

Compressor Click-and-Buzz Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Compressor Windings and Replace Compressor if Faulty

MECH-WATER-DISP

Water Dispenser Not Working

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve Solenoid

MECH-ICE-MAKER

Ice Maker Not Making Ice

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve

MECH-WATER-LEAK

Water Leaking Inside or Under Refrigerator

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Remove and Replace Defrost Drain Tube

MECH-NOISY

Refrigerator Making Loud Noise

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Compressor Start Relay or Evaporator Fan Motor

MECH-ICE-BUILDUP

Frost/Ice Buildup in Freezer

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Defrost System Components

MECH-NOT-COOL

Refrigerator Not Cooling

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Compressor Start Relay or Evaporator Fan Motor

Defrost Timer/Board Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Adaptive Defrost Control Board

Defrost Heater Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Defrost Heater Element

Defrost Bimetal/Thermostat Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Defrost Bimetal Thermostat

Power Outage Detected

❄️ Whirlpool WRS331SDHM 21 cu. ft. Side-by-Side Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Refrigerator Control Board

MECH-TEMP-FLUCT

Temperature Fluctuations

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Temperature Sensor (Thermistor)

MECH-COMPRESSOR

Compressor Click-and-Buzz Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test Compressor Windings and Replace Compressor if Faulty

MECH-WATER-DISP

Water Dispenser Not Working

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve Solenoid

MECH-ICE-MAKER

Ice Maker Not Making Ice

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace Water Inlet Valve

MECH-WATER-LEAK

Water Leaking Inside or Under Refrigerator

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Remove and Replace Defrost Drain Tube

MECH-NOISY

Refrigerator Making Loud Noise

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace Compressor Start Relay or Evaporator Fan Motor

MECH-ICE-BUILDUP

Frost/Ice Buildup in Freezer

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Test and Replace Defrost System Components

MECH-NOT-COOL

Refrigerator Not Cooling

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 85% success

Replace Compressor Start Relay or Evaporator Fan Motor

Defrost Timer/Board Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Replace the Adaptive Defrost Control Board

Defrost Heater Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Defrost Heater Element

Defrost Bimetal/Thermostat Failure

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Test and Replace the Defrost Bimetal Thermostat

Power Outage Detected

❄️ Whirlpool WRT318FZDW 18 cu. ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator· 2 fixes· 90% success

Inspect and Replace Refrigerator Control Board

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