Samsung Refrigerator Error Code 41
On Family Hub models, a 41 or 42 shown with the interior blue lights flashing is an internal Family Hub error rather than a cooling fault. Rebooting the Family Hub with its power switch is the first step.
Also shown as: 42
Common causes
- Family Hub software or system error
- A Family Hub software update did not complete cleanly
What to check, in order
- Reboot the Family Hub using the power switch on the inside at the top of the right door, which is Samsung's stated fix.
- Check for and install any pending Family Hub software updates.
- If the code and the flashing blue lights continue after the reboot, book service.
Clear the code and test
- Fix what the checks above found first. Clearing the code without fixing the cause only brings it back.
- Plug the appliance back in and restore its water supply if it has one.
- Run the shortest programme and watch the point where the code appeared before.
- If the programme finishes with no code, the fault is cleared. If the code returns, write it down before calling a technician — it speeds up the diagnosis.
When to call a professional
Most cases are solved by the checks above. Book a technician if any of these apply:
- The code comes back after you have run the checks and a test cycle.
- You smell burning, see sparks or scorch marks, or the breaker trips.
- Water is leaking and you cannot stop it at the tap.
- The fix needs panels opened beyond what your manual describes, or a part tested with a meter, and you are not set up for that.
When you call, give the brand, the code 41, your model number (on a label inside the door or on the back) and the checks you already ran. It shortens the visit.
Questions people ask about 41
What does 41 mean on a Samsung refrigerator?
41 means: Family Hub internal error (interior blue lights flashing). On Family Hub models, a 41 or 42 shown with the interior blue lights flashing is an internal Family Hub error rather than a cooling fault. Rebooting the Family Hub with its power switch is the first step.
Can I fix Samsung 41 myself?
Start yourself: the checks on this page cover the causes you can reach without opening the machine up. If they point to a faulty part, testing or replacing it is usually a technician job.
How do I clear Samsung 41?
Fix the cause first — clearing the code on its own brings it straight back. Then restore power and water, run the shortest programme, and watch the stage where the code appeared. If the programme finishes with no code, it is cleared.
Sources checked
- Samsung support: washing machine information codes
- Samsung support: dishwasher information codes
- Samsung support (US): dishwasher troubleshooting
The meaning and checks for this code were checked against the sources above in November 2026. Codes vary by model and region; if your manual lists a different meaning for your exact model, follow the manual.