Samsung error code E121

What it means

Indoor room temperature sensor fault.

Possible causes

Room thermistor short or open Loose or corroded sensor connector on indoor PCB Damaged analogue input on PCB

Suggested fix

Measure sensor resistance against Samsung specifications and verify connector integrity; replace the thermistor or the indoor PCB input stage as indicated by the resistance test results.

Safety first. Isolate the power supply before inspecting any unit. Refrigerant-circuit and electrical repairs must be carried out by a qualified, registered technician.
Other Samsung codes
  • C5 — Malfunction protection of jumper cap (applies to the AR09-AR24TSHGAWKN midwall range).
  • E1 — High-pressure protection of the system (applies to the AR09-AR24TSHGAWKN midwall range).
  • E101 — Indoor unit communication error.
  • E102 — Communication error between indoor and outdoor units.
  • E108 — Duplicate device address error on the communication network.
  • E122 — Indoor EVAP IN temperature sensor error (short or open).
  • E123 — Indoor EVAP OUT temperature sensor error (short or open).
  • E154 — Indoor fan motor or fan system error.
  • E163 — EEPROM option data error on the indoor PCB.
  • E2 — Anti-freezing protection (applies to the AR09-AR24TSHGAWKN midwall range).

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