Written by
Marcus Hale Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished September 11, 2026Updated October 20, 2026
Error codeCode 41
ApplianceRefrigerator
Quick answer
Code 41 on DCS ActiveSmart RS/RF refrigerators is an ice maker solenoid issue, signalled by alarm beeps or flashing LEDs.
Model compatibility: DCS reuses codes across series and model years, so Code 41 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
Ice maker solenoid issue, shown as a count of alarm beeps or a binary pattern of flashing LEDs.
A DCS refrigerator showing code 41 is signalling an ice maker solenoid issue. Expect it on indoor integrated DCS ActiveSmart refrigerators of the RS/RF series.
Code 41 at a glance
Expect sound and light rather than words: a count of alarm beeps, or a binary pattern of flashing LEDs.
What to do next
Use the alarm mute button to silence the signal on an ActiveSmart refrigerator. Then bring in a service technician.
Los Angeles DCS refrigerator repair starts with a call to (310) 616-5236. Prepare the code, the model number and a list of what you tried, and browse refrigerator repair.
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 DCS appliance?
Book a specialist visit for a clear estimate and approval before any repair.
