{"product_id":"samsung-refrigerator-control-board-part-number-da94-05311l","title":"DA94-05311L SAMSUNG OEM Refrigerator Main Control Board Replacement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the DA94-05311L Samsung Refrigerator Main Control Board Replacement?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DA94-05311L is the main control board for Samsung refrigerators, a PCB assembly with EEPROM that mounts on the rear of the cabinet near the compressor compartment. As a replacement control board it manages compressor cycling, defrost timing, temperature sensor readings, and communication with the display and dispenser. FailSafe Certified and backed by a 1-year warranty from Appliance Pro USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Does the DA94-05311L Fix on a Samsung Refrigerator?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board is the likely fix when you're seeing any of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefrigerator not cooling or freezer not freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplay panel unresponsive, blank, or flashing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFridge runs constantly or won't shut off\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIce maker or dispenser not working\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature fluctuations between fridge and freezer compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRefrigerator has no power or won't start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese symptoms point to the refrigerator control board as the most likely cause - but appliances are complex systems, and the same symptoms can occasionally stem from a sensor, switch, wiring harness, or motor issue. If a technician has identified the control board, or you've ruled out those components yourself, this board is your fix. When in doubt, contact us before you order - we're happy to walk you through some troubleshooting, and a photo of your board is usually all we need. A diagnosis from a local appliance technician works too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Do I Know If This Is the Right Board for My Refrigerator?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore ordering, check the label on your existing board rather than relying on the refrigerator's model number alone. Unplug the unit, pull it away from the wall, and remove the rear access panel to find the board. If the sticker reads DA94-05311L, that's a match for this part. Your Samsung refrigerator part number is on the sticker on the original board - look for the DA41-, DA92-, or DA94- prefix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Send us a photo of your board and its sticker before you order and we'll verify it for free - same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Refrigerator Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board is ordered by part number, not by appliance model. Send us your full model number and a photo of your board's sticker and we will confirm fitment before you buy - same business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model list is for reference only. Samsung may change boards between production runs, so two appliances with the same model number can use different boards. Always order by the part number printed on your original board - it is the only identifier that decides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGenuine OEM - FailSafe Certified™ Reconditioned\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery DA94-05311L board from Appliance Pro USA is a genuine OEM Samsung board restored to reliable working condition through the FailSafe Precision Protocol™, our 4-step recertification process built around what actually fails on this board:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFailure Pattern Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e - We've mapped the failure signatures specific to this board, identifying which components degrade and fail over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTargeted Component Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e - The components this board is known to lose are replaced before they get the chance to fail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProactive Rebuild Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e - Known high-failure components are replaced with new parts on every board, regardless of whether they show a problem yet. Degraded parts don't ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e - Every board is tested and certified to our internal FailSafe Precision Protocol standard for function and lifespan before it ships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine OEM Samsung main control board - not an aftermarket copy\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles compressor, defrost, and temperature control functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect fit replacement for the original board in the same location\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMinor cosmetic wear may be present due to prior installation - it does not affect performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBoard Type and Function\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis board acts as the refrigerator's central processor, reading input from temperature sensors and translating that data into commands for the compressor and defrost heater. It also handles communication between the control system and the front display or dispenser panel, so a fault here can show up as anything from erratic cooling to a dead display. Because nearly every cooling and user-facing function routes through this board, problems that seem unrelated - like a stuck display and a warm freezer - often trace back to the same part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:bold;color:#0B1F3A;border-bottom:2px solid #C8102E;padding-bottom:6px;margin:0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eCommon Samsung Refrigerator Error Codes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#333333;margin:0 0 10px 0;line-height:1.6;\"\u003eIf your Samsung refrigerator is displaying an error code, the table below describes what it typically indicates. These are general Samsung codes and can vary by your exact model, so use this as a general guide. Codes marked \u003cstrong style=\"color:#C8102E;\"\u003e★\u003c\/strong\u003e are most directly associated with main control board failure. Always confirm the exact meaning in your model's owner's manual or service guide before ordering any part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#0B1F3A;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width:22%;padding:7px 10px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eCode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#ffffff;font-weight:bold;\"\u003eWhat It Means\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#C8102E;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e★ 41E \/ 41C \/ PC ER\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCommunication failure between main control board and display panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#C8102E;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e★ 88 88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eControl board communication loss - not demo mode. Reset first; if it returns, board diagnosis needed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#C8102E;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e★ 83E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCompressor abnormal current - board-managed compressor circuit fault\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#C8102E;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e★ 85E \/ 85C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eLow voltage error detected by main control board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e84C \/ 84E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCompressor rotor locked - most severe Samsung error. Requires immediate professional service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1E \/ SE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFreezer temperature sensor failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFresh food compartment temperature sensor failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e4E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFreezer defrost sensor failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e5E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDefrost function error \/ defrost sensor failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e8E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eIce maker sensor failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e21E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFreezer evaporator fan not running\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e22E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFresh food evaporator fan not running\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e23E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eCondenser fan failure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:bold;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eOF OF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#333333;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eDemo mode active - cooling fully disabled. Not an error code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666666;border-left:3px solid #C8102E;padding-left:10px;margin:0;line-height:1.6;font-style:italic;\"\u003eThis table is general reference material. Error code definitions vary by Samsung model series. Always confirm the exact meaning in your refrigerator's owner's manual or service guide before purchasing any part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#666666;margin:8px 0 0 0;font-style:italic;\"\u003e★ = Most directly associated with main control board failure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Install a Samsung Refrigerator Main Control Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug the refrigerator before starting, and take basic static precautions when handling the board. Remove the rear access panel to expose the control board, then photograph the wiring harness connections before disconnecting anything so you know exactly how they go back. Disconnect each connector, noting orientation, then remove the old board and install the new one in its place. Reconnect the wiring using your photo as a guide, replace the access panel, and restore power. Most people finish this install in under 30 minutes with basic hand tools. Give the refrigerator a few hours to cycle and stabilize before judging whether the repair solved the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery board is physically in stock - no backorders, no drop shipping. Orders placed before 4:00 PM EST ship the same business day. Tracking provided on every order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacked by a 1-year warranty from Appliance Pro USA (registration required - the card is in the box). If the board fails due to a defect within the warranty period, we'll repair or replace it at no charge (shipping fees may apply). Warranty coverage is determined at Appliance Pro USA's discretion. Boards that have been tampered with, or with our verification stickers or holograms removed or damaged, are not eligible for warranty coverage. Damage caused by improper installation, electrical surges, or physical damage is not covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReturns accepted within 30 days of purchase. Items must be returned in original condition. All returns may be subject to deductions for original and return shipping fees. Restocking and retesting fees may apply to opened or installed boards - these fees are waived for exchanges, though reshipping costs and any price difference between products will apply. Boards returned with physical damage, missing components, missing or damaged hologram stickers, or signs of improper installation may not be eligible for a full refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Installation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a universal control board - it is a direct replacement for the part number printed on your original board. Boards that look identical can be programmed differently, so always match the number on the sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome models may require a firmware update after installation; firmware updates and configuration changes should be performed by a qualified technician. Any board that has been flashed, reprogrammed, or had its firmware altered is not eligible for return or warranty coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is performed at your own risk. By installing this part yourself you assume all risk of the repair, and Appliance Pro USA is not responsible for damage to your appliance or property, lost or spoiled food, or injury occurring during or after installation. If you are not comfortable working around electrical components, have a qualified technician install this part. If there is ever an issue with the part itself, your remedy is repair, replacement, or refund under our warranty and return policies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you end up calling a pro, knowing your part number and symptoms before the tech arrives usually shortens the visit and the bill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast Updated: September 2026\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appliance Pro USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45776251060310,"sku":"DA94-05311L","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1339\/9382\/files\/da94-05311l-samsung-refrigerator-control-board-front.jpg?v=1789606069","url":"https:\/\/applianceprousa.com\/products\/samsung-refrigerator-control-board-part-number-da94-05311l","provider":"Appliance Pro USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}