Samsung fridge water collecting under deli drawer fix (DA82-01415A)

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    Have water collecting underneath deli drawer? On Samsung made French door refrigerators there is a kit that will fix whatever the problem could be.
    This kit comes with a heater clip, a couple of drain tube and some aluminum. Aluminum is not needed for unit built after 2013. This is a 2014 model so you will not see the insulation installed in this unit.
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  • @myselfdotcom
    @myselfdotcom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    its a GE fridge in the video lol

    • @BeardedApplianceRepair
      @BeardedApplianceRepair  4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Ge just put their name on this Samsung built refrigerator. This fridge is built exactly like the branded samsung. Other than the name of course.

    • @rasgoldproductions
      @rasgoldproductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      The Bearded Repairman says it is a "Samsung built" GE Fridge in the vid ... Seems as if Samsung is facing a Class-Action lawsuit over this as all their "Twin Cooling" models seem to have the same problem.

    • @RandomStuff_In_MyLife
      @RandomStuff_In_MyLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep Same exact "Samsung" Fridge - Lots of Sears sold are re-brands of other names .. being largely GE (samsung) or LG (Kenmore) part equivelent under the hood in my limited experience.

    • @dougprentice1363
      @dougprentice1363 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeardedApplianceRepair the link for the kit is sold out. I wonder if it will ever be back in stock?

    • @976slc
      @976slc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine has recently starting leaking alot. Couldn't figure it out. I wondered about the GE on the tag also.

  • @guillermone1
    @guillermone1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    By the way, you can avoid ice build up if you keep the freezer temperature at 5 degrees Fahrenheit and fridge at 39. I replaced that clip and it was find for a few months but started leaking and ice build up all over again, but after I adjusted the temperatures, the problem was finally solved. it was such a simple solution and no one knew how to figure it out. I only wish that I knew that before and it would have saved myself a lot of aggravation. I hired a repairman who twice ripped me off, called customer service at Samsung who gave me worthless instructions, buying a clip and defrosting the fridge multiple times. Believe me a went through hell with a fridge that was only 4 years old. No one wants to give you a simple solution.

    • @gwenkoller5516
      @gwenkoller5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Ugggghhh this Samsung fridge is garbage!!!

    • @guillermone1
      @guillermone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@gwenkoller5516 -I guess I have to agree with you. There should make it illegal to sell expensive garbage like that. There should be a consumer warning alert not to buy that piece of shxxt...After one year thinking I solved the problem; we are back to square one all over again. I am experiencing the same problem. i called a repairman who told me I should keep the fridge half emplty and that would basically solve my problem. I said WHAT......!!!! Keep it half empty? Then what is the point of having a fridge just to fill up a space on the wall?

    • @gwenkoller5516
      @gwenkoller5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@guillermone1 OH NO don't tell me that!!! Lol, and here I thought this would be the solution. smh

    • @guillermone1
      @guillermone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@gwenkoller5516 -Well on a positive note, the ice buildup on the back panel, is not as bad as before. But to add insult to injury, I am also getting a small puddle of water under the pull-out trays. Again, not as bad as before and perhaps I can live with it for a while, before I can afford to buy another fridge. But I am going to make one last ditch effort and get a Samsung authorized repairman and hopefully this last time the problem will be solved once and for all.

    • @gwenkoller5516
      @gwenkoller5516 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@guillermone1 These are the days when I miss my Kenmore!!!

  • @matthewjbegue
    @matthewjbegue 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks! Worked like a charm. There are other videos for similar repairs but they don't do the full repair that you've shown. Took me about 8 hours in total and most of that was defrost time. I was too impatient to do a real defrost and so I periodically blowdried the back panel.

  • @manishshyamly324
    @manishshyamly324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The steps mentioned here are applicable to GE refrigerator. Thank you for clearly documenting the steps!

  • @kenmaynard8698
    @kenmaynard8698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent instructions. Performed this fix on a Samsung that's practically identical to this GE and it was pretty easy thanks to your video.

  • @lollalu8456
    @lollalu8456 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Really informative. I just noticed our leak a month or 2 ago and thanks to your video, I am ready to tackle it!!

  • @jamesblue159
    @jamesblue159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have to say your video explains the problem and the fix better than half a dozen other video I watched. Thanks

  • @robloxsistersforlife4040
    @robloxsistersforlife4040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job! Thanks for the tutorial. I cancelled the repair service and did it myself. While in there, I cleaned the entire inside, too!!

  • @user-cm8oc2ze3w
    @user-cm8oc2ze3w 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fixed our refrigerator for $25 - super grateful for TH-cam appliance repair videos!!

  • @Chililie
    @Chililie 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I realize this video is about 4 yrs old, but thank you so much for keeping it up. Your video saved me a good amount of money. We live way out in the country and to get someone to come out to repair an item can get extremely expensive. Your video was easy to understand and follow. I’ve started following your channel and thank you again👩‍🌾

  • @RIMc615
    @RIMc615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this video. You have saved me $100s in repair costs.

  • @brenomr
    @brenomr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tutorial! Thanks from Brazil!

  • @kfilbrun
    @kfilbrun 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent tutorial, thanks so much for putting this together!

  • @duane3838
    @duane3838 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just cleaned the ice out from under my deli tray for the umpteenth time, had enough and googled the problem and found this video. I just ordered the kit and it should be here this weekend. Thanks so much for this info!!!

  • @def3797
    @def3797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! Thank you! We needed both fixes. We only replaced the clip inside the fridge and it still leaked. Found out that both drain hoses in the back were clogged. The hose narrows to small slits at the top and they get blocked with gunk. New drain hoses have a different design. Or I guess you can clean out slits on old drain hoses and reuse them but check to make sure they don’t get blocked again.

  • @beccamayberry9907
    @beccamayberry9907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks so much for this video! Very easy to follow and to understand, video was easy to see in reference to what you were doing and actually had the info people need. Thanks again!!

  • @clemithlo1
    @clemithlo1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I followed your instructions step by step. Our heating clip was twisted and nowhere near the hole….over 2 inches away. I don’t know how that happened. This was so easy to do, from beginning to end! Thank you so much!!!

  • @CostaMesaPhotography
    @CostaMesaPhotography 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A month ago I noticed I had ice building up underneath the deli tray (which is below the two produce drawers). It seemed to coincide with me putting in a new water filter (that is located between the two produce drawers), so I pulled the water filter out. The frig doesn't need a water filter installed to use the in-door water dispenser so no big deal. But the ice re-occurred. So thanks to TH-cam, and DOUBLE thanks to you I order the metal part and undertook the repair/replacement that you show in this video. I'm VERY optimistic that I've solved the problems, especially because i had ice build up in that little drain where the metal piece hangs. Anyway, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @heikepk
    @heikepk ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much I just fixed mine yesterday and so far so good no more water collecting in the bottom

  • @thechickie
    @thechickie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video helped me fix my mom's refrigerator yesterday! Thank you so much!

  • @antizaika
    @antizaika 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for your video, I went right away for step two with drain tubes in the back of the refrigerator, both were completely blocked with epic buildup of crap, cleaned it, put it back, seems like it took care of the problem. Saved probably $300 or more by not contacting repair company. Thanks again. ❤

  • @tammygray141
    @tammygray141 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your video was excellent! Everything in the repair went perfectly with your video. Thank you!

  • @patriciathomas5352
    @patriciathomas5352 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was an excellent presentation and tutorial. Thanks

  • @aNuthaRedneck
    @aNuthaRedneck 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a different Samsung French door refrigerator with problem of freezing up and clogging drain. I found same fix using only a piece of copper wire wrapped around heating element and dropped down drain tube about one inch. Worked like a charm after a couple years of misery thawing out my very expensive refrigerator...

  • @monicalazar6567
    @monicalazar6567 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for the video! I found the ice under the deli drawer today while trying to figure out why the alarm continues to go off on my Samsung. It is driving one of my dogs crazy and is intermittent and has been happening for about a week. In the past when it did this, I unplugged it and it stopped but about every year or so, it does it again. This time unplugging it didn’t help at all and it is driving us all nuts. I cleaned out the ice and have just watched your video and will start by checking the drain tubes and then on to the inside piece. Thanks so much for such a clear video! I can’t afford to buy a new fridge right now so hopefully this can at least give us a little peace. 😊

  • @splibb
    @splibb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video, to the point no riffraff Thumbs up

  • @toronto070
    @toronto070 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    great video - very helpful - thanks! My problem seemed to be rust in the tube that takes water from the fridge / the tube was blocked. As others have commented, I just cleaned the tubes / didn't replace them -it's a simple tube / funnel. Some suggested to start with the tubes from the back of the fridge and save the time of clearing out the fridge and opening up the back panel / replacing the metal clip. The most time consuming part of that process was clearing the food out of the fridge - the actual replacement of the metal clip only took a few minutes. I figured -why not replace a part that's a known problem. My Samsung branded fridge seems identical to the GE branded one in the video. The top screw holding the rail at the back of the fridge that the shelf brackets go into was covered by a plastic cap in mine that I had to remove to get to the screw - only difference I could see.

  • @ginadagostino8346
    @ginadagostino8346 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we hired someone to come and fix this problem. They charged a boat load of money and the problem never resolved. I'm a chic and I think I could actually fix the fridge now with the help of this video. Nicely done. Thanks. AND I think Samsung needs to be made aware of this design flaw. Send them the link to this video and show them how many people have watched it, which I'm sure closely equates to the amount of people having this problem with their Samsung fridge. Maybe you will get a new sponsor !!! Thanks Bearded guy!

  • @donnadrzewiecki7233
    @donnadrzewiecki7233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your help! Took awhile for ice in line to melt........ good as new now!

  • @phillipreausaw1774
    @phillipreausaw1774 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang good video. Short and to the point without any gimmicks or corny bs. I ordered the kit from your link. Now to find a cheap fridge to put in the garage so I can defrost this one by the time the parts arrive! Thanks!

    • @princeinflorida214
      @princeinflorida214 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use a really big ice chest and have a supply of frozen synthetic ice to put on top of the contents. I thaw out the evaporator using an electric fan inside the refrigerator turned up on high and aimed at the evaporator panel. After 12 hours I replace everything in the refrigerator and plug it in. It's totally thawed out and there's no need to remove the evaporator cover.

  • @desireegoodwin502
    @desireegoodwin502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straightforward and helpful!

  • @berzirk
    @berzirk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So straightforward and helpful. Saved me an almost missing gasket during reassembly. Changed out the heat clip but if the drain tube needs love too I'm fully confident I could do it thanks to the video. Thanks again!

    • @sharonnelson5471
      @sharonnelson5471 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      where does the water go after bit drains
      never mind i saw it, does that water in the bottom pan just evaporate when all the frozen water drains down?

    • @doreen5471
      @doreen5471 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sharonnelson5471I was wondering that myself. I too have had this problem continuously and have just been checking out the ice. But now the whole thing went out. Will try this fix and hope it magically makes it work again.

  • @JudiannMaas-hv5jj
    @JudiannMaas-hv5jj ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! Fridge is fixed!!!

  • @rebeccacoronado3528
    @rebeccacoronado3528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make it look so easy. Will tackle this when I order the parts. Thank you!!!!

    • @nancydutra7347
      @nancydutra7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi were you able to order parts and if so from where?

  • @angkor408
    @angkor408 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video and instruction. Thanks for sharing.

  • @johnromero6642
    @johnromero6642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Did mine today. Hopefully it will work. Thanks!

  • @annlarson2171
    @annlarson2171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video.. We were able to replace and repair ourselves. From Colorful Colorado.

  • @anthonyfelli11
    @anthonyfelli11 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks a ton for making this - will save me a bunch of time.

  • @LudacrisLu
    @LudacrisLu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you SO much for this video... A $20 fix for this expensive ass fridge is an awesome help! Thank you thank you!

    • @gp4353
      @gp4353 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      F*ckin seriously! Amen to that.

  • @suebell5587
    @suebell5587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Perfect instructions! Thanks. I fixed my fridge easily and is now running like new.

    • @nariman302
      @nariman302 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      is it still good? wondering because i am about to do this/

    • @nancydutra7347
      @nancydutra7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sue where did you buy the parts? I need to do this to my fridge too.

    • @dougprentice1363
      @dougprentice1363 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nancydutra7347 did you find the kit? The link provided says out of stock.

    • @nancydutra7347
      @nancydutra7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dougprentice1363 I did and it worked great. Fixed our problem. We ordered from Amazon.

    • @manintoynenam
      @manintoynenam 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dougprentice1363 amazon

  • @paulieb334
    @paulieb334 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir! I just completed this and your video helped me have confidence. You probably saved me a few hundred dollars!

  • @jeffburghardt2119
    @jeffburghardt2119 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just completed my repair on my GE fridge following the instructions described in this video. The part is a Samsung part but works on these GE fridges. I read a couple comments about using a hair dryer to help speed up the defrost. I would not recommend this. I used a hair dryer on low in one small area and the plastic started to crack behind the evaporator. I was lucky the crack was in a location I could cover up with duct tape. A $3 fix that would have cost hundreds if you had this serviced professionally.

  • @michaellella4550
    @michaellella4550 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Perfectly explained and video was right on. Thank you

  • @stellamagliolo965
    @stellamagliolo965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful. Saved us a lot of money!

  • @aec618
    @aec618 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I finished the repair today-cleaned out the evaporator drain hole, replaced the crappy riveted metal tab with a better one like in the video, flushed some hot water down the drain with a syringe, and replaced the lower drain tubes. I wish I'd had a helper to verify the hot water i shot in there with my syringe actually came out the bottom! I also thought afterwards it might have been good to snake a flexible bristle brush down the hole to clean it out, but I'd already reassembled by then. I also sucked out all the accumulated water in the drip pan, then squirted some bleach/water in there, let it sit a bit, then sucked it back out, rinsed with plain water, and sucked it out again--just because the water down in there was nasty green.
    The other part I replaced today was the water reservoir assembly. I noted some ice buildup behind that, so I think maybe it's heater element had gone bad. All fixed now, so hopefully no more leaks or ice/water under the pullout drawer! Last thing I did was mount a portable water alarm behind the fridge with the sensor on the floor, so if anything starts leaking again, I'll know about it!

  • @barbaraburt9011
    @barbaraburt9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your clear instructions. My husband followed them and repaired our fridge for just $6! You are amazing!

    • @nancydutra7347
      @nancydutra7347 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi where did you order parts from? I need to do this to my fridge. Thanks!

    • @barbaraburt9011
      @barbaraburt9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think we searched heater clip for Samsung refrigerator

    • @barbaraburt9011
      @barbaraburt9011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check for it on Amazon

  • @alvima1986
    @alvima1986 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks very much, I have exactly same problem, I will try to fix / repair as per your video. thank you again.

  • @jnanof
    @jnanof 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANKS!!!

  • @hafcanadiana318
    @hafcanadiana318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Although my GE evaporator cover is mounted differently and trickier to remove due to plastic tabs, all else is similar and your video would’ve helped some years ago when I last replaced the heat probe. Rather than leave the fridge apart while waiting for the part to ship, I cut my own probe out of aluminum sheeting. It held up for a few years but needs help again. I’ve come to disdain anything Samsung. I’ve even found their brand of capacitors in other makes of electronic home devices to be basement quality. I appreciate your video; it will help me take repair steps in the proper order instead of guessing my way along, hit n’ miss, next time.
    My only critique is that you didn’t take the opportunity to clean the fins over the drip tray in the back/bottom. They were filthy and make the unit less efficient. I’ve also found the fan blades there usually need cleaning; uneven dirt accumulation on the blades make them spin out of balance also, increasing operation noise and shaft wear.

  • @Carlos72797
    @Carlos72797 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I already did this and it works great. I bought just the clip on Amazon. To defrost, I put my Samsung in display mode and put A small space heater inside. This has a thermostat, the max temp is about 110F. Reiterating: defrost before you pull off the rear cover.

  • @gottafly30
    @gottafly30 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    great job bearded one! very well explained and good video angles. folks at home - if you want to save some hassle, check the drain tubes first. If water comes gushing out, your problem could likely be solved. you can clean out the clog and reinstall the tube in less than 10 minutes AND you don't have to move all the stuff from the fridge, freezer, buy parts, defrost, etc.... just did one today like that as a matter of fact. These drain tubes clog ALL THE TIME.. IF you still have water issue after that, then you have to follow this pro's advice, or call him if you are in the area!

  • @jahovahackenheimer
    @jahovahackenheimer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video & easy to follow - Thanks Beard Guy!

  • @soupbonekid
    @soupbonekid 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to deice mine twice now.It was about two years since the first time.But now i think the drain tubes might be clogged.Its not draining out,even after putting hot water down it.I only paid $500 for the fridge.Got it from my friends neigbor.So i can't complain to much..lol.Great vid though,very helpful.

  • @flomic9719
    @flomic9719 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did the same job thanks to you! I will note it was frozen way down in the tube so,i used a flexible wire (like 14 ga) to clear it ,boiling water and compressed air to get er done.!

    • @BeardedApplianceRepair
      @BeardedApplianceRepair  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah without a steamer it can be challenging. Glad you got her done!

  • @ellamcculloch7418
    @ellamcculloch7418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thank you so much!! I’m a 68 yr old widow and I was able to fix it myself!! Great video and instructions! Saved me the big quoted bill from Samsung! I also very disappointed in product and customer service. This refrigerator is only four yrs old.

    • @ellamcculloch7418
      @ellamcculloch7418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After replacing clip no leaking for about five days now leaking again. I am going to clean tubes in back of fridge any suggestions?

    • @guillermone1
      @guillermone1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ellamcculloch7418 -Adjust the freezer temperature to 5 degrees Fahrenheit and fridge at 39 and you should have no more ice build up. Its a simple solution but everyone keeps quiet. You make no money if you can't buy parts and pay for a repair man. Unfortunately, that is capitalism for you, but then again communism is worse. You be the judge.

    • @ryangray7832
      @ryangray7832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      how did you move the big refrigerator? Are there hidden wheels somewhere?

    • @guillermone1
      @guillermone1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ryangray7832 -Don't know if you are talking to me but I will respond regardless. All if not most refrigerator have wheels. Some are harder while others are easier to move. It all depends are the size and design. But no wheels is highly unusual particular for bigger fridges.

    • @RockingBro_Frank
      @RockingBro_Frank 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ryangray7832 yes there are wheels on mine

  • @Biggirlbritches
    @Biggirlbritches 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you were in Destin, this is what my Fridge is doing!

  • @paulvellan9552
    @paulvellan9552 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, worked great. Made my on heating coil with some copper wire wrapped around the heating element, then put all the way down the hole to keep the ice out.

    • @jklidoc
      @jklidoc 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      great idea!!!

    • @angelessolis1632
      @angelessolis1632 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      that's what I was thinking, how's it going, any more leaks?

    • @johnniejohnson5047
      @johnniejohnson5047 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@angelessolis1632 I’d did this a few years ago and now I’m back to having huge ice sheets under my deli drawer

  • @rvanorman
    @rvanorman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you kind sir! Your video was on target and I got the fridge fixed!

  • @amycalhoun3428
    @amycalhoun3428 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So thrilled with this video. I was able to skip defrosting it first by using a hair dryer, FYI. Thank you SO much.

    • @hafcanadiana318
      @hafcanadiana318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hair dryer thawing is not good advice for the uninitiated. It can warp the plastic cover so it doesn’t fit properly.

  • @zfairbank
    @zfairbank ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @jasonrowe489
    @jasonrowe489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    From a fellow bearded person - great work on the video. Helped me repair my Samsung fridge with no questions. Highly recommend unplugging for 24 hrs before repairing. I went right into it and spent about 2 hrs with a hair dryer. Again, great video and thanks for posting.

    • @BeardedApplianceRepair
      @BeardedApplianceRepair  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man. Happy married to my beard lol. Yeah defrosting by unplugging it the way to go. “Ain’t nobody got time for dat” other way lol. Glad to help my friend!

    • @princeinflorida214
      @princeinflorida214 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Take out the shelves and place a fan inside the refrigerator blowing room temperature air over the evaporator cover. It will thaw enough for safe removal within an hour or two. No worrying about oveheating something and standing there holding a hair dryer.
      If you don't want to remove the back just do this overnight. Then plug it back in. You can leave everything as is in the freezer which will not thaw out in that amount of time. I put the refrigerator contents in a large ice chest during the thaw.

  • @tomobrien9483
    @tomobrien9483 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish I knew this a long time ago. Great information, and tutorial video.

  • @pccooking
    @pccooking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the help!!!!

  • @osart582
    @osart582 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. So helpful!

  • @Joanna48969
    @Joanna48969 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! Very helpful

  • @kemokidding
    @kemokidding 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was extremely helpful. Thank you.

  • @taperchaser
    @taperchaser 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Greatly appreciated.

  • @takeachanceonme4
    @takeachanceonme4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great work! thank you for the walk through. I have a Samsung 267 Series and every component is exactly the same on mine as on yours. I had icing around the evaporation coil. I suspect the icing was primarily because of a clogged drain tube. The ice ultimately interfered with the fan rotation as well as blocking the drain tube. Naturally the ice buildup will interfere with the efficiency of the defrost cycle in that insufficient melting will result. For now, I simply thawed the ice around the evap coil, blower fan, and unclogged the drain tubing that leads to the pan below. I'll run it for a few days to see if the ice returns.

  • @robwallingsford9274
    @robwallingsford9274 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos. Keep doing God's work!

  • @gunterromeo8979
    @gunterromeo8979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome and very educational video. Need to get the replacement parts first from Samsung that great to know!!! thank you.

  • @michaelsavich9348
    @michaelsavich9348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice video, i defrosted mine a couple times now and made my own copper heater and shoved it down the hole. my drain tube now got plugged and I should of bought a new one. my samsung is truly a POS. some many issues and plastic breakage.

  • @gschultz311
    @gschultz311 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In a hurry tip: After removing the shelves and drawers I set a portable space heater at 85 degrees F about 1 foot away from and facing the back panel. Leave the doors open so the space heater doesn't overheat. Fridge was fully thawed in just over 90 minutes. Everything else went as shown in the video.

    • @princeinflorida214
      @princeinflorida214 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do the same thing with an electric fan set on high and aimed at the evaporator cover. However I typically allow 12 hours and just plug the reefer back in assuming that it's fully thawed. That way I don't have to take off the back cover. But I like your 90 minutes better and will try that next time.

  • @mikebattin1934
    @mikebattin1934 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video very helpful

  • @user-mx7ik3wt5x
    @user-mx7ik3wt5x ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you!

  • @lindsaymccormick384
    @lindsaymccormick384 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Huge help!

  • @flangepipe1
    @flangepipe1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the video, yes we have a Samsung French door refrigerator with freezer draw below and we have had the same problem with water entering the compartment due to the drain tube freezing. As you have shown the heater clip is not long enough to prevent freezing, The lower pipes were clear and were able to be used again, after a thorough cleaning, our heater tube has a more definite V shape and applying the new version took a bit of bending but we have it installed, now fingers crossed it does not happen again, It looks like a bad design fault on the behalf of SAMSUNG, also it was extremely noisy when first purchased and was fixed under warranty, so all in all never again with Samsung.

  • @harrylafnear573
    @harrylafnear573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! After watching the video and ordering the $25 kit from your link, I'm pretty sure I can do this. The service tech quoted $760 to do it, but were kind enough to offer a $200 discount. So $25 vs $550... not a difficult decision.

    • @SpiritCannon
      @SpiritCannon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thats a grossly overpriced estimate unless you have a multitude of symptoms.

    • @harrylafnear573
      @harrylafnear573 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@SpiritCannon He wanted to replace the back panel, harnessing, and electronics, just in case there'd been some warping and moisture leakage. And he didn't even have the kit on him, despite it being in the appointment notes. This was a certified tech, and in the end, he seemed so embarrassed by me refusing the quote he didn't write up or charge for the home call. Fixed it ourselves pretty soon after and it's been fine ever since.

  • @arnettgray6823
    @arnettgray6823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much

  • @lynreif7859
    @lynreif7859 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We are having the same problem . thank you for great video.

  • @thomasmansfield4863
    @thomasmansfield4863 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am not going to rehash the details provided in the other reviews and in several very helpful you-tube videos. I did have a simple fix which did solve the problem in my case. When I removed the evap cover I was pleasantly surprised to find no icing. I went ahead and replaced the drainage tubes and the evap drain clip. Samsung A/S Assembly-Water Leakage N DA82-01415A has all the parts for less than $25.00 from Amazon. The plate behind the evap coil did not want to come off easily so I left it on rather than risk breaking something. Since icing was not my problem I wasn't too concerned about the insulating strips. What I did find was corrosion on the steel back of the evap cover. The cover has a flange on the bottom that directs condensation into the condensation drain. The flange had corroded to the point that condensation was leaking down the back of the refrig and into the compartment. That explained the rusty stains on the back of the refrig compartment. I cleaned the plate as best I could and dried it thoroughly with a hair dryer. Then I covered the corroded area with self adhesive aluminum tape, making sure to remake the flange. Be sure to press the tape down thoroughly. I did this 2 weeks ago and checked for moisture today. To my great relief the compartment is bone dry. Hope this helps.

  • @user-ob2wm4vo7s
    @user-ob2wm4vo7s ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Had ice build up twice already. Indicator fir me Is in hear the fan rattle, knowing ice is building up around the blades. Now to the drain tubes

  • @russellmiller4594
    @russellmiller4594 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. Explains the problem my mom is having and great instructions on how to fix it!

  • @timarko440
    @timarko440 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bud!

  • @wesleysullivan8047
    @wesleysullivan8047 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are one of the best channels out there bro. shout out from an appliance guy in NH

  • @southforkappliance8566
    @southforkappliance8566 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You

  • @aec618
    @aec618 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! thanks for the info on fixing this issue! I have the Samsung RFG297AABP fridge and it looks the same as what's in this video, except for the Samsung model number sticker :D

    • @BeardedApplianceRepair
      @BeardedApplianceRepair  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep samsung built this one. GE just put there name on it. Glad to be of service to you though.

  • @christophersawtelle2558
    @christophersawtelle2558 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video. This will be the second time I do this fix. My questions is this - what are the extra three pieces of what looks like insulation for? I have seen them used. Thanks.

  • @HardyBrothersOutdoors
    @HardyBrothersOutdoors 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Appreciate the video.. Well done! Have purchased the parts using your affiliate link!

  • @grr1972
    @grr1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice one, thank you sir.

  • @AngeloNieves-nw6pd
    @AngeloNieves-nw6pd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    that was a great job

  • @guillermone1
    @guillermone1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have been a Whirlpool and GE customers for years and only got rid of my appliances only after they got old and outdated but were still in working conditions. Then I went and bought a Samsung fridge. It was find for the first 4 years, after that it was all down hill. They have many design flaws, which over time create a lot of headaches for the owner. I am never going to buy another Samsung product again. I will go back to the well known and proven brands.

  • @lydiajacobson8345
    @lydiajacobson8345 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome instructions, we are going to give this a try. Can you please tell me what kit we need to buy? Our fridge looks just like the one in the video, and I have taken it apart to clean out the water and ice, repeatedly. Thanks!!

  • @foxyhollowfilms
    @foxyhollowfilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My third Samsung fridge in five years. (The other two broke) The last one started leaking two months ago, about half a cup of water a day. Unloaded everything into another fridge, and turned off for two days to defrost. Two weeks later still no leak. Fingers crossed this solved the problem. Lesley O

  • @tr47yl
    @tr47yl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always cut the duck bill style hoses down from what I was taught. I don't know how many times I've found foam from the factory caught in the end of that hose causing it to backup like that

  • @RayRay-nb7tn
    @RayRay-nb7tn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Very nice video and spot on. Could you in the future post the link with the replacement parts number? I will sub to you. Great video, spot on.

  • @alexb9500
    @alexb9500 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A known permanent fox for this is installing a secondary aftermarket heating element to the copper pipes going to the cooler as well as replacing the drain hole heater clip as mentioned

  • @MartinZuiderwijk-vj9oh
    @MartinZuiderwijk-vj9oh ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant

  • @randybrown7105
    @randybrown7105 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. Bought the repair kit off Amazon and installed the drain tubes. The heater sync clip was just slightly to long going into the drain so I had to cut off about 1/2 inch to get it to slide down. Mostly because my heater coil was bent slightly differently where the clip attached. It dipped in a big loop toward the drain hole so the clip had to push down further to fit. So after a little trim it went right in. Thanks again for the help.

  • @proamerica7184
    @proamerica7184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video

  • @matthewwells440
    @matthewwells440 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    On the drain tub I just cut the rubber in half so it dont clog as for water under the the crisps I un clog the drain and the defrost the evap then I run a copper wire down the drain and then I recommend replacing the evap panel cues the new one comes with new form seals and that takes care of water under the crispers