Cleaning the Cooling Coils on your Samsung Refrigerator ~ Keep it Cold!

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  • @frederickneal4781
    @frederickneal4781 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You did an excellent job of straightening out those cooling fins.

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  • @kimkats
    @kimkats ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Samsungs coils are a semicircular or horseshoe sort of design, so that you can’t get to the part that is toward the front of the fridge with a vacuum hose. Cleaned mine today and discovered that. It’s an insanely stupid design; to get it fully cleaned out you’d have to blow it out, and not many are going to do that inside the house. On top of the freezing up of the evaporator on the inside back of the fridge, I wish I’d never heard of Samsung refrigerators.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      We know what you mean.

    • @juliusq75
      @juliusq75 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Absolutely pieces of trash. After many of the drawers and baskets breaking, the ice maker being completely useless (unless I want to chip out three inches of ice every week), irregular temperature, frequently randomly dying and then working again, and the middle drawer handle literally FALLING OFF IN MY HAND- I will hate Samsung forever bc this fridge cost a lot and is sooooo bad.

  • @kountryedge
    @kountryedge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you! I'll be doing this as soon as possible! I also have a black stainless Samsung refrigerator.
    I still have to clean my hot water boiler before that will be needed! A lot of chores to be done being a homeowner!
    Again thank you for showing this! Greatly appreciated!
    Be safe!

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  • @DominusTecum316
    @DominusTecum316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Simple maintenance keeps equipment from becoming an expensive repair or from having to purchase a new unit. Much appreciate your informative videos.

    • @diycollaborative
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    • @maryanngrant9489
      @maryanngrant9489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a tool, soft plastic, for straightening coils. I have one because I owned apartments with window A.C’s

  • @CHAOSMOVEMENT
    @CHAOSMOVEMENT 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey, thank you for the video. After performing cleaning, my freezer is back to normal. I was ready to replace the $1800 refrigerator!

    • @diycollaborative
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  • @internetdog9686
    @internetdog9686 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video! Very helpful. I appreciate you getting straight to the point unlike most people who give tutorials :)

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  • @JeffsTube
    @JeffsTube 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks. You have the gift of explaining. Appreciated!

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  • @byronmill
    @byronmill 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    It would be a good addition to the procedure to clean the duckbill valves in the drain tubes well the back panel was off to clean the coils. Those tubes are very easy to remove and having them out of the way would make it much easier to clean the coils.

    • @diycollaborative
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  • @betticat
    @betticat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic! This is exactly what I needed.

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  • @chiappe4
    @chiappe4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just had a mouse DIE in the cooling coil basin... hopefully I can get this damn thing thanks to this video... more to follow.

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  • @wayneevans2953
    @wayneevans2953 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your time great help

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  • @steverathnow6186
    @steverathnow6186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very helpful. Thanks!

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  • @christinabonaparte5977
    @christinabonaparte5977 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Sir!

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      Glad to help. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @tamiburton495
    @tamiburton495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How often should you clean the coils? Great video, by the way.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It really depends on the environment. We try twice a year as we have indoor pets. You should be able to tell by just a quick inspection.
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  • @sayerseely3195
    @sayerseely3195 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so very much!

  • @tingtang9302
    @tingtang9302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Helpful thanks

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  • @garylytle6955
    @garylytle6955 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You should also clean out the 3 drain tubes you saw going to the drain pan. They get clogged easily.

  • @emmrodriguez7657
    @emmrodriguez7657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesomeness, thanks a lot

    • @emmrodriguez7657
      @emmrodriguez7657 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you do with the water in the tray?

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    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pour through coffee filter and throw away the dirty filter.

  • @huulocle1768
    @huulocle1768 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very much

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  • @BG-eb7qu
    @BG-eb7qu 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video, your voice, are you sure you aren't that guy from those Disney shows from the 70's?

    • @diycollaborative
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  • @shawnwilliams4254
    @shawnwilliams4254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mine is still cooling and it looks like it sucked up my cat. It does seem that the dirtiness may have caused the pan to overflow because my floor is damaged in that area. Thanks for the video.

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  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the same fridge for 8 months now and theres no way I'm taken back out of the house. How long did it take for all that dust to collect on the coils?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  ปีที่แล้ว

      Understandable and normally you don’t have to take it out. Just use a vacuum and brush if you have one.
      For this video, it was just convenient to do it that way. It had been in a kitchen that was being remodeled is why it was so dirty.
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  • @warrenchu6319
    @warrenchu6319 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How often do you clean the coils? Once a year?
    Also, it seems unnecessary to reattach the back panel if you clean it often since the refrigerator’s back is against the wall and it doesn’t make any difference. Do you think?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Deep cleaning once a year. Pull out from the wall and clean everything. More frequently if needed. We have several indoor dogs, so more often is needed.
      The back cover should be reinstalled as it’s designed to direct airflow directly over the condenser coils. Without the back cover, the unit could overheat.
      Hope this helps…
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    • @warrenchu6319
      @warrenchu6319 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Removing the back panel would only improve air circulation.
      Also, moving the refrigerator out to the backyard doesn’t seem practical for regular cleaning.
      So just cleaning out most of the dust and not let it build up should be enough.

  • @tabbycat8511
    @tabbycat8511 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you move the fridge out from its nook?
    It’s got casters locked.
    If only we all could just start with the fridge in an open space!

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree, it would nice.
      Many have leveling posts that may be screwed down once it’s in place to level it with. If so, those would need to be screwed up, which should allow it to roll. Or there may be some sort of locks that need to be released that allow it to roll. Some don’t have casters or may only have one set in the back.
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  • @JhunAva
    @JhunAva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mine freezer keep returning to 9 from 3... food compartment isnt cooling that much. I hope this is the problem.

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  • @jamimccomas5536
    @jamimccomas5536 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should there be water at the bottom? My freezer will only get about 65° I thought this might be the problem but I'm not sure if it's something else now. 🙃

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So there may be a small drain pan to catch water from when the freezer goes into defrost mode which typically happens once a day. If there’s excessive water, you may have another issue. Cleaning the coils should help regardless.
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    • @jamimccomas5536
      @jamimccomas5536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@diycollaborative thank you! I've cleaned it all just keeping my fingers crossed 🤞

  • @tychristensen5732
    @tychristensen5732 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We just moved into a new place and the Samsung Fridge wouldn't cool at all and there was a lot of ice showing through the holes on the inside. After cleaning out the coils and letting the fridge thaw for 2 full days out on the balcony in 80+ degree weather we're good to go. These Samsung fridges are just a poor design as our garage fridge is 12 years old and has never been cleaned and has always worked fine. It's a Frigidaire.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Unfortunately true and they have to be maintained.
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  • @wilyelgrande
    @wilyelgrande ปีที่แล้ว

    can I use the water hose instead vacum cleaner?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  ปีที่แล้ว

      If so, it might damage any electrical components.
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  • @MachoRaton
    @MachoRaton ปีที่แล้ว

    Just did to my Samsung first used a shop vac then air compressor to blow out the dirt and repeat until clean the refer was not cooling Sean’s to be working good now it’s takeing all day to cool down again where I live I don’t have AC so the unit may not cool down super fast
    If you have a meat thermometer put the thermometer in a glass of water and check the the temp ever couple of hours

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  • @hermcakes
    @hermcakes ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of air compressor did you use here?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just a small low volume compressor. I think the one we used came from Home Depot or Lowe’s.
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  • @ml5056
    @ml5056 ปีที่แล้ว

    How often Do you clean the coils?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  ปีที่แล้ว

      Depends on the conditions, pets, etc. Normally maybe once a year works.

  • @ffbef2p115
    @ffbef2p115 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video. But this fridge is a pain in the ass to clean

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @ShakespeareCafe
    @ShakespeareCafe ปีที่แล้ว

    Watch out for mice getting stuck in the evaporator fan motor. The unit will throw a 23 C error code

  • @uclajd
    @uclajd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ugh keep that screwdriver away from the coils.

  • @nicolasweiss3572
    @nicolasweiss3572 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have been using a brand new Samsung fridge for 2 months and the evaporator is already full of dirt. 😵‍💫
    The power consumption has increased 2x : it is now ~650W while it was ~350 W when new.
    It's only 2 months old !!!!
    What a poor design. 😤

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We agree, don’t know what they were thinking. 😑

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      We agree.

  • @maddscientist3170
    @maddscientist3170 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not everybody has an air compressor

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Vacuum cleaner.

    • @cliffordpoy2815
      @cliffordpoy2815 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why not a can of compressed air you might use on your computer? (s/b at Staples or Walmart)

  • @tomking1890
    @tomking1890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really! Who is going to take their refrigerator outside to do this?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Some people do depending on situation. Beer fridge in the garage goes out on the driveway every time for cleaning. 😎

    • @kattie7926
      @kattie7926 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@diycollaborative He said that they were doing renovations in the kitchen and that's why it was outside.
      :-/...but why is there so much beer and alcohol in the fridge, lol

    • @kenjaandjasper
      @kenjaandjasper หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me