Written by
Adrian Soto Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 5, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codePC ER / PC CH
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
PC ER and PC CH mean a communication error between components, after a surge or when doors are not properly connected.
Model compatibility: Samsung reuses codes across series and model years, so PC ER / PC CH 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
PC ER and PC CH are communication errors between components in the refrigerator.
PC ER and PC CH (also written PCER and PCCH) are communication errors between components in a Samsung refrigerator. They can occur after a recent power surge, or if the doors are not properly connected.
What Samsung says to do
Unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker. Disconnect and reconnect the wire harness above the door, then restore power. If the code returns, request service.
Related codes
88 88 is another communication fault, and 83E is a compressor current error that can also follow a surge.
Samsung refrigerator service in Los Angeles
When PC ER returns after the harness check, call (310) 896-4231 for refrigerator repair in Los Angeles. Give us the model number and note that the power was off while you reconnected the harness.
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.
Seeing this code on your Samsung appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
Samsung refrigerator problems are strongest when described as an operating sequence. The same visible symptom can come from a supply condition, airflow…
