Samsung · Refrigerator
22 C / 22 E
Defrost sensor error
What causes it
Faulty defrost sensor or wiring.
What to check before calling
- ✓Power-cycle the fridge by unplugging it for 5 minutes.
- ✓If the code returns, the defrost sensor likely needs replacing — this isn't a DIY part swap.
What happens when you call us
If those checks don't clear the 22 C / 22 E code, it's usually a sign of a failed part rather than something to keep resetting. A technician runs a full diagnostic on your refrigerator, confirms the cause, and quotes the repair before any work starts. The $89 service call is waived if you go ahead with the repair, and parts and labor are covered by our 90-day warranty on parts & labor.
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Other Refrigerator Error Codes
Not seeing 22 C / 22 E, or want to compare it against a different code on the display? Here's what these other common refrigerator codes mean.
- Samsung 5E / 5E1Ice maker error
- LG Er FFFreezer sensor fault
- LG Er rFFridge sensor fault
- GE, Whirlpool & Sub-Zero Blinking light / panel alertMost GE, Whirlpool, and Sub-Zero refrigerators don't use a shared numeric fault code system
- Frigidaire SY EFEvaporator fan fault
- Frigidaire SY CECommunication error between the control board and display