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Samsung Refrigerator 33E Error Code

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33E
May need a pro

The small heater that stops the ice chute or the water line to the ice maker from freezing has a fault. Once it fails, the fill path can freeze and the ice maker stops making ice.

Compatible models

Only Samsung refrigerators with an ice maker can show 33E; no model numbers are published.

Also shown as

No other codes are listed for this fault.

Difficulty

Try the basic checks, but the usual fix is a technician's job.

Not sure you are reading the code right? See how to read Samsung refrigerator codes.

Safety first: unplug the refrigerator (or switch off its breaker) before touching filters, hoses or panels. If you smell burning or gas, or see water near the outlet, stop and call a professional.

How to fix Samsung 33E

  1. Photograph the code

    Get a picture of the display first so the technician has the exact code.

  2. Reset the power

    Unplug the fridge or switch off its breaker for about 1 minute, then restore power. Note whether 33E comes back.

  3. Don't thaw it yourself

    Keep hair dryers, heat guns and hot water away from the ice maker and its fill tube. Samsung warns that it can damage the ice maker.

When to call a technician

Samsung lists 33E as a service code. Book a technician to test and replace the heater.

Parts linked to 33E

These are the parts most often behind this code. Tap one to see what it does and the signs it is failing.

Order parts by your full model number so they fit.

Step-by-step guides for this problem

Frequently asked questions

Which Samsung models show the 33E code?

Only Samsung refrigerators with an ice maker can show 33E; no model numbers are published.

Can I fix Samsung 33E myself?

Only the basic checks. You can safely try the steps above, but 33E usually points to a part or fault that needs a technician.

Other Samsung refrigerator codes

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Codes and steps can vary by model; check your owner's manual.

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