Samsung Refrigerator · Code 40E / 40C

Samsung Refrigerator 40E code: Ice room fan error

The fan that blows cold air into the ice maker compartment (in the fridge door on many French-door models) is not working correctly. Ice production may slow or stop.

Most common causes

  1. Ice buildup around the ice room fan
  2. Failed ice room fan motor
  3. Loose fan wiring

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Make sure the ice compartment cover and fridge door close fully.
  2. Remove the ice bucket and check for ice buildup around the compartment.

Unplug the appliance before moving or cleaning anything. Do not open panels, touch gas connections or bypass safety switches.

Checked against: samsung.com · appliancepartspros.com. Meanings can vary by model; check your owner’s manual.

Quick answers

What does 40E mean on a Samsung Refrigerator?

The fan that blows cold air into the ice maker compartment (in the fridge door on many French-door models) is not working correctly. Ice production may slow or stop.

Can I clear the 40E code myself?

Try these first: Make sure the ice compartment cover and fridge door close fully. Remove the ice bucket and check for ice buildup around the compartment. Samsung recommends contacting service for this code; the fan or defrost of the ice compartment needs repair.

How much does it cost to fix a 40E code?

It depends on the cause. At FixPro the diagnostic visit is $79.00 and is credited in full to the repair; you get a flat-rate quote before any work starts.

Other Samsung Refrigerator codes

5E · Fridge defrost sensor error21E · Freezer fan error22E · Fridge fan error33E · Ice pipe heater error39E · Ice maker function error88 88 · Communication faultOF OF · Cooling Off (demo) modePC ER · Communication error8E · Ice maker sensor error83E · Compressor abnormal current84C · Compressor lock85E · Compressor under-voltage

Still showing the code?

A FixPro technician will find the cause and give you a flat price. $79.00 diagnostic, credited toward the repair.

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