Written by
Theo Garrison Appliance Care EditorPublished October 27, 2026
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Error code26
ApplianceRefrigerator
If the ice maker motor misbehaves, an ActiveSmart indoor integrated DCS refrigerator in the RS/RF series reports it as code 26.
Signals to expect
Several alarm beeps in a row, or
a binary pattern of flashing LEDs.
Plain text is never shown for this code.
Next moves
Hit the alarm mute button if the beeping is a nuisance.
Call in a service technician; the manufacturer lists no owner repair.
See also
Code 27 is a second motor entry for the ice maker, so compare code 27. A solenoid problem is a different thing, covered under code 28. A sensor at the ice tray appears as code 25.
Booking ice maker motor service in San Francisco
For a DCS fridge in San Francisco, Oakland or elsewhere in the Bay Area, (415) 969-2271 puts you in touch with service; background is on DCS refrigerator repair. Tell us it is code 26, give the model number, and say whether you pressed mute.
Model compatibility: DCS reuses codes across series and model years, so 26 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
An ice maker motor issue, reported through beeps or binary flashing LEDs rather than text.
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.
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