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Samsung Cooktop Repair Error Code E-21

Error code E-21 isn't random — we verify what triggered it.

  • Appliance: Samsung Cooktop
  • Meaning: Overheat protection triggered
  • Coverage: 78641, 78646

Recent Cooktop Repair Repairs in Leander

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Top verified matches for Samsung Cooktop Repair code E-21 in Leander.

GeorgetownJan 13, 2026VERIFIEDREPAIRED

WHIRLPOOL Repair

$274
Parts + Labor
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Issue

Appliance: Gas Cooktop Brand: Whirlpool Issue Type: Electrical Short / Ignition System Failure Customer Complaint The customer reported that the circuit breaker would trip when using the gas cooktop.

Fix

During diagnostics, it was discovered that one of the spark switches had melted, causing an electrical short. The most likely cause was liquid spillage during cooking, which penetrated the control area and damaged the spark ignition switch.

Parts:

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* Prices shown are from past completed jobs and include parts and labor. Actual repair cost varies by model, diagnosis, and part availability.

What error code E-21 means on a Samsung cooktop

This code often points to a sensor, control, inverter, or safety-related condition.

How technicians usually fix it

A code narrows the issue but must still be tested properly before replacing anything.

Typical fix: Check cooling fan, airflow, and sensor readings; confirm cause of overheating.

Other Samsung error codes

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