Written by
Nadia Okafor Appliance Care EditorPublished October 26, 2026
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Error code8E
ApplianceRefrigerator
About 8E
This is the code for an ice maker (freezer) sensor error. Samsung includes it among commonly received refrigerator codes, a list that is not exhaustive, and it concerns current-generation refrigerators.
What to do
Samsung publishes no owner procedure for 8E. The guidance is to request service if the code persists.
If 8E stays on a refrigerator in San Francisco or the Bay Area, take a look at Samsung refrigerator repair and phone (415) 969-6153. Have the model number ready, along with how long the code has been displayed.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so 8E may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What this code means
The ice maker sensor in the freezer has failed.
Important safety warning. Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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