Samsung Fridge is one of the top fridges on the market; however, all fridges can often face errors for a wide range of reasons. One of the errors that your Samsung fridge can face is the temperature blinking error.
Any electrical issues that your appliance may face can be frustrating for anyone, even more so if you don’t understand why, but don’t worry because it’s a simple error and can be solved without needing a technician. So we’ve put together this article to explore all the possible reasons your Samsung Fridge temperature is blinking and help you fix each issue yourself.
Why Is Your Samsung Fridge Temperature Blinking?
The temperature blinking error happens mainly due to the temperature inside the fridge being above 59 degrees Fahrenheit or 15 degrees Celsius, which may be caused for different reasons. For example, if your fridge recently experienced a water leak or a power outage.
Another issue can be that the door seal is worn or torn, as this will allow warm air from outside into the fridge, causing the temperature blinking error code.
Storing hot food inside your fridge before it cools down can drive up the temperature, resulting in the temperature blinking error. Also, leaving the fridge door open for an extended period will increase the temperature inside the compartment.
All the aforementioned reasons can lead to the temperature blinking error on your Samsung fridge, so we’ve combined all the reasons possibly causing this issue to give you a clear idea of what you’re facing and why.
1. Fridge’s Temperature is High
The main reason why your refrigerator is blinking the temperature error is that the temperature inside the fridge is above 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius). Therefore, this leads the main control panel to send a signal to the fridge to blink, so it alerts you.
The fridge’s temperature can rise for several reasons; for example, the food you put inside your fridge should not be too hot. The food’s temperature will affect the temperature of the fridge, resulting in the temperature blinking error.
In addition, the temperature settings of your fridge are crucial to avoid this error; always ensure that your refrigerator is set to the suitable temperature settings. For example, the temperature settings in summer should be different from those in the winter.
2. Fridge Door is Open
When mentioning that the fridge door could be left open, people usually assume this is something they wouldn’t normally do. However, although the door might seem closed, it isn’t closed all the way; this is because sometimes, when you close the door, it pops open again due to something inside the fridge getting in its way or it has a faulty seal.
When the door is not closed completely, the warm air starts leaking into the fridge and affecting the temperature. The warm air causes another issue besides the blinking error, as the warm air condenses with the cold air, forming a frost buildup over time, which may be another reason for the blinking error to appear.
3. Frost Buildup
As previously mentioned, the frost buildup results from the cold air mixing up with the warm air. The temperature blinking error is not only the result of fridge temperature going beyond a specific limit; the error also is triggered when the temperature drops below a certain limit.
The ice buildup affects the freezer’s temperature and makes it drop below the limits of your fridge. As a result, the control panel sends a signal to the display to blink to alert you that there is a temperature error.
The frost buildup is mainly found inside your freezer compartment but can also sometimes be found in the fridge compartment. Because the frost buildup is the result of an error, the auto-deforestation mechanism cannot handle it.
4. Storing Food that’s Too Hot
Placing hot food directly inside your fridge without cooling it down will result in a temperature-blinking error. The hot food temperature affects the temperature of your fridge, meaning that the fridge will sense that there’s a rise in the temperature.
When the sensors get a signal of a temperature rise, they send a signal to the control panel, and consequently, the panel sends the temperature blinking error.
5. Power Outage
The newer Samsung fridge models have a great feature called Safe Mode Settings. These settings preserve the fridge’s temperature and protect the fridge components in case of a power surge; however, this feature is not available in all Samsung models.
When the fridge experiences a power outage, the temperature of the fridge starts to drop until it reaches room temperature. So, when you turn it on after the power outage is over, the fridges sense that there is a rise in the temperature, resulting in the blinking error.
6. Temperature of Deli Drawer
The deli drawer is not found in all Samsung fridge models; it is used to store deli products and has its own control panel. The reason the deli drawer has a separate control panel is that its temperature must be lower than the temperature of the fridge.
When the drawer’s temperature is not cold enough, it results in the temperature blinking error code. The deli drawer temperature can go up due to an issue with the drawer’s control panel.
7. Ice Maker
For some Samsung fridge models, the fridge compartment has a built-in ice maker; it produces ice cubes to make it more convenient for you when you need them.
During the formation of ice cubes inside the ice maker, the fridge compartment’s temperature drops down. However, if the temperature drops for an extended period, the fridge senses something is wrong and sends the blinking error.
The ice-making period can get longer if the bucket of the ice maker is not installed correctly. The ice maker will not release the ice cubes until the bucket is installed, which keeps the fridge temperature colder for a longer time.
8. Dirty Condenser Coils
The condenser coils are found at the back of your refrigerator; these coils are responsible for releasing warm air inside the fridge. Over time the condenser coils can get clogged or dirty, affecting airflow.
As a result, the warm air gets trapped inside the fridge, raising the temperature of the fridge compartment. The condenser coils are essential to your refrigerator cooling systems; therefore, they must be maintained regularly to ensure they don’t affect other components.
9. Electronic Glitch
Samsung fridges are like any other electronic device; they can face electronic glitches from time to time. You can tell that your fridge is facing an electronic glitch after trying all the possible troubleshooting methods and can’t find the reason for the error.
10. Defective Control Board
A defective control board can be the reason behind the temperature blinking error; however, it’s rarely the reason. The control board can go defective due to several power outages or surges; you can also tell it’s the control board when you have tried all the possible solutions.
The control board is the most crucial part of the fridge; if the board gets damaged, you can expect your refrigerator to run into errors and faults.
How To Fix A Samsung Fridge Temperature Blinking?
After discussing all the possible reasons your Samsung fridge temperature is blinking, let’s now guide you through the primary steps to help you solve each cause on your own.
1. Fixing the Fridge’s High Temperature
The temperature inside your fridge is controlled through the control panel; if the inside is not colder than the outside, you will have to check your fridge’s temperature settings for any issues.
The temperature settings should be set to default between 4 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit; if this is not the case, then change the settings to default and wait for the fridge to cool down. The fridge might need about four hours to reach a suitable temperature.
2. Open Door Fix
If you try to close your door and it’s not closing all the way, you will need to inspect if your door has any issues. Check if the door seal has any signs of damage or wear and tear; if the seal is not intact, you must replace it.
If the seal is just dirty, you will need to clean it to get it working properly again. You can clean the seal using warm water and a damp sponge; wipe the seal until it’s clean.
Next, check if the items inside your fridge are too close to the door, which makes it pop open again or prevents it from closing. The space between the items inside your fridge and the door should be at least two inches.
3. Fixing Frost Buildup
The first step to take when you find that your fridge has a frost accumulation is to put the fridge to Force Defrost. You can activate the Force Defrost mode by pressing and holding the Power Freeze and the Fridge buttons for about eight seconds; you will notice that the display turns black afterward.
When the display turns black, press any button from the fridge buttons, and you will notice the display has an “Fd” code, meaning that the Force Defrost is activated. If you can’t find the mentioned buttons, refer to the user’s manual.
4. Hot Food Fix
The best solution is the obvious one; you should let food cool down before putting it in the fridge to avoid any errors. If you have placed the food and it’s still warm, you must adjust the fridge’s temperature setting to a lower one.
This will help the fridge keep its cool temperature even if the food is hot or warm, but you should always cool down the food before putting it inside your refrigerator.
5. Power Outage Fix
The power outage issue doesn’t have a real solution because when the power goes out, the fridge temperature has to rise until it reaches room temperature. Unfortunately, you can not do anything about it without a power generator.
However, it’s recommended that you unplug the fridge as soon as the power goes out; this will protect the fridge from any power surges that can destroy the fridge components. After the power is stable, reconnect the fridge and give it a few hours to cool down.
6. Fixing the Temperature of the Deli Drawer
As mentioned, the deli drawer has a separate control panel, so there might be a glitch in the control panel; therefore, you will need to reset the fridge. You can do so by unplugging the fridge or turning off the circuit breaker for 2-3 minutes.
Plug the fridge or turn on the circuit breaker and inspect if the fridge display is still blinking; if the issue persists, you will need to hire a technician to inspect the deli drawer.
7. Fixing the Ice Maker
The main reason why the ice maker is releasing ice cubes is the improper installation of the ice bucket. Therefore, you must install the ice bucket properly, and the ice cubes will be released.
8. Clean Dirty Condenser Coils
First, you will need to defrost any frost buildup inside the fridge, so you can choose the Force Defrost mode or unplug the appliance and let the ice melt by itself.
After the defrost process is complete, you can start cleaning the fridge from the inside, first cleaning the evaporator coils. The evaporator coils are responsible for releasing the warm air inside the fridge outside.
Then move to the fridge exterior and clean the condenser coils; the coils should be maintained regularly to avoid dust buildup in the future. You can schedule the cleaning of the condenser coils with the regular force defrost.
9. Fixing an Electronic Glitch
Electronic glitches can happen to any electronic appliance; the best solution is resetting the device. You can reset the Samsung fridge by pressing the red button on your fridge’s top right corner, simply press the button, and the fridge will reset.
You can also use the Power Cool and Power Freezer to reset the fridge system; hold the buttons for a few seconds and release them. If your fridge model doesn’t have that red button, you will need to refer to the user’s manual for the proper steps to reset your fridge.
10. Defective Control Board Fix
If you have determined that the problem is in the control board, you will need to inspect it first to be able to fix it. Take a picture of the control board to use as a reference when you reconnect the wires later.
Disconnect all the wires and take out the control board; check the board for any signs of damage like burns, black spots, or signs of short circuits. Unfortunately, if the control board has any of the mentioned, you will need to replace it.
11. Get the Fridge Checked
If none of the above solutions works for you, you will have to hire a technician to check the refrigerator. The problem might be bigger than the common issue of the temperature blinking error.
Therefore, it’s advised that you get a professional to check the fridge and determine the main issue behind the blinking temperature display. When the professional arrives, explain the methods you tried to provide a clear picture of the problem.
Adrian is an ISCET licensed professional that has completed the National Appliance Service Technician Certification Exam and has the expertise to diagnose and repair any appliance. He is well-versed in the latest technologies and techniques and is always up-to-date on the latest industry standards.
