Samsung Refrigerator · Code 8E

Samsung Refrigerator 8E code: Ice maker sensor error

The temperature sensor in the freezer ice maker is giving a bad reading, so the ice maker may not know when to harvest ice.

Most common causes

  1. Failed ice maker temperature sensor (often built into the ice maker)
  2. Loose ice maker wiring connection
  3. Control board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Note the code; Samsung recommends contacting service rather than clearing it.
  2. Make sure the ice bucket is seated correctly.

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

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

Quick answers

What does 8E mean on a Samsung Refrigerator?

The temperature sensor in the freezer ice maker is giving a bad reading, so the ice maker may not know when to harvest ice.

Can I clear the 8E code myself?

Try these first: Note the code; Samsung recommends contacting service rather than clearing it. Make sure the ice bucket is seated correctly. Samsung recommends contacting service; the ice maker may need replacement.

How much does it cost to fix a 8E 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 error40E · Ice room fan error88 88 · Communication faultOF OF · Cooling Off (demo) modePC ER · Communication 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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