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Samsung Refrigerator 41 E — Ice Maker Sensor / Heater Fault

Samsung Refrigerator · Error code 41 E

What 41 E Means

On models with a heated ice tray, 41 E flags a fault in the ice maker heater circuit or its associated sensor — the heater won't energize during harvest or its current draw is wrong.

Symptoms

  • Ice maker not harvesting
  • Cubes frozen solid in the tray
  • Error after a deep-freeze episode

Common Causes

1
Open heater element

Heater in the ice maker tray has failed open.

2
Failed sensor

Thermistor reads out of range.

3
Main board relay/driver failure

Board can't switch the heater on.

How to Fix It

  1. Power cycle the fridge.
  2. Force a harvest cycle from the test menu; listen/feel for heater activation.
  3. Measure ice maker heater resistance per service manual.
  4. Replace the ice maker assembly if heater is open.
  5. If heater is good but doesn't get power, suspect the main PCB.

Parts You May Need

If diagnosis points to a failed part, these are the common replacements. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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More Samsung Refrigerator Codes

21E 21E / 21C — Freezer Fan Fault 22 C 22 C — Fridge Fan Open Circuit 22E 22E / 22C — Fridge Fan Fault 33 E 33 E — Ice Pipe Heater Error 39 C 39 C — Ice Maker Communication / Sensor Error 39 E 39 E — Ice Maker Function Error

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Verified against manufacturer documentation: samsung.com

Always unplug an appliance before servicing it. This guide is for informational purposes and is not a substitute for a qualified technician.