Samsung Refrigerator · Code PC ER / PC CH

Samsung Refrigerator PC ER code: Communication error

The display panel is not communicating with the main control board. Cooling may still work, but the display cannot show or change settings.

Most common causes

  1. Loose door wire harness connection (often at the top hinge)
  2. Power glitch
  3. Display or main board fault

What you can safely check yourself

  1. Unplug the refrigerator or switch off its breaker for about a minute, then restore power.

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

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

Quick answers

What does PC ER mean on a Samsung Refrigerator?

The display panel is not communicating with the main control board. Cooling may still work, but the display cannot show or change settings.

Can I clear the PC ER code myself?

Try these first: Unplug the refrigerator or switch off its breaker for about a minute, then restore power. Call a technician if the code returns after a power reset; the door harness connection and boards need checking.

How much does it cost to fix a PC ER 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) mode8E · 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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