Some extra info, no one knows exactly what that black stuff is that commonly looks melted off in the upper right of the fridge where the copper refrigerant line goes from a small to a larger diameter. As a Mech Engineer thinking it through, this is clearly a thermal insulator. That copper pipe that is covered in the stuff is the expansion valve of the fridge where the high pressure refrigerant has its pressure rapidly dropped which causes its temperature to plummet allowing things to get cool. This is also where everyone's fridge is freezing up. You don't want to insulate the whole line because then what's the point of the fridge, but insulating it up here does make sense especially considering the frost build up issue. Thermal Mastics in fridges that you'll look up typically do the opposite, help conduct heat (like when a temp sensor is up against the metal section of an ice maker so it can get a better reading). This black stuff looks to be a foam tape thermal insulator that was then wrapped in either electrical tape or more likely a silicone tape to keep it in place (sometimes these foam tapes don't stick too well). There could even be some of the thermal insulation "goop" put on the copper pipe as well. I had the same issue where it looked "melted". My guess is it wasn't melted at all actually. I bet the ice freezing put it under a metric shit ton of compression making it appear to be melted (the thermal insulation epoxy "goop" i mention above could have been squeezed out too if used giving this effect). Any of this insulation that got onto your defroster cable likely did melt though as that gets very hot. Here's what I did: Thermal Insulation Foam Tape around the expansion valve just in that one section, then wrapped in silicone tape. More importantly, you need to check to see if any components need replacing. Use a multimeter to check the resistance through the defrost conductor (should be like 120 Ohm +/- 5% roughly), the Defrost Thermostat (should be very low resistance, like 0.2 Ohm at room temp which is unlike most fridges where it's be open at room temp), and most importantly the Thermistor which is that white sensor with the yellow wires that all that black goop went onto (it's resistance changes with temp, but should be roughly 6 kOhm at 68 F). My thermistor's resistance was 102 kOhm which is clearly fucked. The black thermal insulation that melted onto it also isn't helping it get a new reading. So if you don't change the broken thermistor, you're just gonna keep having problems regardless. Links below: Thermal Insulation Adhesive www.homedepot.com/p/Armacell-Low-VOC-520-Pipe-Insulation-Adhesive-AAD520002B/202521370 Foam Tape www.homedepot.com/p/Armacell-2-in-x-30-ft-R-1-Foam-Insulation-Tape-TAP18230/100539553 Silicone Tape: www.homedepot.com/p/Nashua-Tape-1-in-x-3-33-yd-Stretch-and-Seal-Self-Fusing-Silicone-Tape-in-Black-1743082/100206050 Thermistor Resistance Values and More Troubleshooting Info www.pcrichard.com/images/promos/RF4287HA%20Updated%20Fast%20Track%20R4.pdf How to check resistances in the fridge, but note the values in this video are different for this model. Use the one's I mentioned above th-cam.com/video/LTvaXKfFLC8/w-d-xo.html Defrost Thermistor Clip Part No: Samsung DA61-03683A Sensor Defrost Thermistor Sensor Part No: DA32-10104N Why did I spend so long writing this? Because Samsung deserves to be shot for building this shit fridge and requiring people to reverse engineer.
So tired of defrosting and taking the thing apart. Never ever buying another Samsung appliance. I regret buying this fridge! I’ve gotten 7 years out of it. I’m done with it.
I have been watching videos and reading numerous reviews and trying it all. I starting reading your post and shaking my head. Then I started working and immediately identified the same things you took your time to thoroughly explain and show because that's exactly what mine looked like black melted substance. That was completely melted off of where the plastic attachment goes. Which isn't showing in the video. I just wanted to say thank you. Just my luck but lucky you took the time to explain! Not sure yet if this will fix it but definitely is an identifiable problem. Wish me luck
I came home from a trip to find 5E blinking on my fridge. As I went to check the temperature sensor I noticed that it was full of ice. I took a hairdryer to my coolers and put it back together. It worked great. Thanks Part Dr.
I wanted to thank you for this video. It was clear and straight to the point. I followed your instructions step by step and i just replaced mine. I was using the blow dryer trick before but that was only a temporary fix. Hopefully this will be a more permanent fix.
@PartsDr the coils were freezing up and the fan was making a noise due to it. The fridge wasnt cooling as it should and the melted ice was pooling up beneath the vegetable drawers. It got so bad it was moldy water.
I have had a similar French door refrigerator since 2010. Recently, the auto defrost in the fridge compartment stopped working and caused the large mount of water accumulating under the deli tray. I powered off the refrigerator to manually defrost. When I powered it on, the temperature inside the fridge could not drop below 50 degree. I spent lots of time on searching the issue online and could not find clue. After watching this video, I wanted to do a finial try before buying a new refrigerator. I paid $9 for a sensor in Amazon. I was so excited seeing the temperature dropped below 30 after replacing the sensor.
I have a Samsung French door RF4267HARS. I have a problem with water getting into the middle drawer above the freezer. It freezes and freezes any food or drinks in that compartment. I changed the defrost temp sensor in the fridge compartment and added a longer drain clip. It did have ice in the drain tube but not much ice overall behind the panel. After these repairs it is till freezing drinks in the middle drawer. Looks like there is another separate sensor in the roof of this compartment. Also looks like the roof panel in this drawer is removable. Can this sensor be replaced and is this the likely cause of my freezing problem or should I be looking at the freezer compartment below.
If that panel has ice behind it you must thaw out the refrigerator or risk ruining the insulation behind and attached to the panel. 48 hours with the frig unplugged and doors open!! Push in on the bottom part of the panel and if you can hear a crunchy sound, it is frozen. Replace the drain tubes in the back of the frig also, set of 2. They make a kit for this repair but can be a real bear sometimes to do it. Check the drain underneath the evaporator once the panel is off and make sure it is clear, if not use very hot salt water and a turkey baster to thaw it out. Good luck.
@@PartsDr Thanks, i have done about 30 or so of these...some easy and some not so much. I also have a permanent fix on the frig mounted ice maker that frosts up...
Hi Ryan , first of all - great content you have put out... and I have a question - I will try my best to explain it well .... @ 2:25 sec on this video timeline there is thick black part ( loos like some tape ) what is that ? ..reason for me asking this question is on my Samsung refrigerator I had this ice build up and when I opened the evaporator cover .. I saw that same thick black thing all melted I am trying to replace the defrost sensor .. but just wanted to be sure that I am not overlooking something else Any suggestions will be apprecaited
Probably the best “how to video” on TH-cam. I was able to replace it without a problem. I have a question regarding this part and Temperature Sensor DA32-00006S and Senso DA32-00011C. I’m confused as to the difference between what temperature these 3 measure and if I should replace all three. The description for all three is that they measure the refrigerator temperature and send the reading to the electronic control. The problem I am having is that the food and some liquids freeze inside the refrigerator and the display always shows 80 degrees. I went ahead and ordered all 3 items just in case. Refrigerator model RF28HFEDBSR/AA
Sorry, just noticed this is to replace the defrost sensor. But regarding the other 2 parts DA32-00011C and DA32-00006S, what are the differences between them and should I replace both since items inside the refrigerator freeze?
Hi Christian, the different temperature sensors measure temperatures in different areas of the refrigerator. Some sensors like the one shown in this video monitor the temperature for the automatic defrost cycle. Others measure the temperature inside the refrigerator or freezer compartment so the refrigerator can monitor and maintain the set temperatures.
hi, i have RF67DEPN I have tried to fix my icemaker, so unlpugged/plugged my fridge few times just for connecting/disconnecting the ice maker, during that process something wierd happened, the display started partially to blink (only 2 leds) and after resetting it now it shows wrong temperture (both parts fridge and freezer) and beeping every minute 11 times (cz it thinks its not cold enough in the fridge) , other than that it produces ice and cools like before, is it just a problem with the sensor? how can i fix it, maybe just plug it again? i will try to test the sensor like in 1 of your videos.
Hi, I have samsung srf719dls, initial inspection indicates icemaker is not filling with water, cooling coil appears to working, when turn ice maker on, it keeps making some noise, i am assuming wanter valve is not operating, is there a way to test if water is coming to icemaker before i replace icemaker. Appreciate your help and assistance.
Testing the water to the ice maker on Samsung refrigerators is usually not very easy. If the ice maker has a Test or Reset button, holding this down for a few seconds usually cycles the ice maker and calls for water at the end of the cycle. If the ice maker is making an abnormal noise, it is usually bad and should be replaced.
@@PartsDr Actually, in watching other videos, everyone says to put it over to left on the other copper tube, as it will be better placement to sense if there is ice or not.
The black goo melted above where the sensor is connected. Can the sensor get hot and melt the goo if it's faulty.? Or what could have caused that in your opinion?
Great videos. I'm a bit confused. As I understand it, this is the defrost sensor? Where exactly is the temp sensor for the main refrigerator compartment? i.e. where does the front door digital temp reading come from? My fan runs, no ice bulid up, compressor coils are cold--front door temp reading (not set point) always reads 35, inside of fridge never gets below 45 degrees as per a digital thermometer. Freezer fine.
The sensor you are looking for is most commonly found on the front side of the evaporator cover on Samsung refrigerators. The location can vary depending on the model.
What is all that black goo above the sensor? On my particular Samsung Frig, it's melted all over the sensor, pretty much covering it. Wonder if that's my problem.
Could a faulty damper door prevent the automatic defrost system from working? My Haier fridge freezer has a defrost issue, sensor has been changed also main board, it will defrost if I press the button on the control board but won't do it automatically
I have the Triple Cooling 4 doors Samsung refrigerator , model RF28K9070SG/AA. Everything is working fine except left side freezer. Should I replace new Temperature Sensor or Defrost temperature sensor of that freezer? And what is different between temperature sensor and defrost temperature sensor? Thank you very much.
Both are temperature sensors but one controls the defrost function. We have a video on how to test the sensors here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for responding. The R = 7k ohm in room temperature and 14k in ice water. So I guess the temperature sensor still good. Do you know why the freezer does work? Thank you very much
Yes, it will commonly cause ice and frost to build up on the evaporator coil. When this happens, sometimes the ice/frost will rub on the fan motor and cause a noise. The noise most likely stops when the door is opened because the fan motor turns off when the door is opened.
All your videos are incredible. Learned so much from you! Tested my sensor, defrost heater, fan, bi-metal thermostat..everything works/tests fine...however the samsung rf31fmesbsr-aa will not automatically defrost...i turn the circuit breaker off for 1 min. Then I put it in rd mode so it defrosts for about 2 hours...yes not 20 min (so much ice that the fan gets loud)...idk if its a board since additionally, after the power reset, the refrig shows the actual temperature on the display, not the set temp...any ideas or parts I need to buy?... Is there a defrost control board on this model? I didn't see one on your site...sorry for the long post...
We are happy you found our videos helpful! If the defrost heater, defrost thermistor, and defrost bi-metal are all good then that usually narrows down the problem to the main control board being bad. Although, you could have a part that tests good but acts up intermittently. This can commonly happen with the thermistor and bi-metal.
@@PartsDr i can't believe u replied so fast! Tyvm... i think I'm gonna have to get the main board from u as I think its not an intermittent problem as I have to reset the fridge every 5 days or so...its 1130pm here in Florida, so I'll order that tomorrow or Thursday...i dont think it can b anything else..thanks again
@@PartsDr i c...i ordered the sensor n board early this a.m....but my bi-metal was the one that didn't show a reading at 140° I figured since you referred to it as a catastrophic sensor that it wasn't necessary...i may order it later on if I need anything else...will let u know if the main board fixes the issue...also, should I move the location of the sensor higher up on the coil to where it gathers the most ice?
Is it possible to replace the port that the fan physically connects to on the fridge? It’s corroded and there’s a connector piece stuck inside the female port. It doesn’t look like it’s made to be replaced honestly. The port I’m referring too is at 1:46 Clear view of the ports 1:56
@@PartsDr I was hoping you would say they were so I could fix it but deep down inside I’m happy so I can finally get rid of this damn Samsung fridge that is nothing but problems! Never buying another Samsung again my goodness.
Is this the temperature sensor which may be responsible for the fridge not cooling - or is that a separate one? Evaporator fan motor and inverter board both seem to be working, checked as per your videos :)
Hi Tom, if this sensor fails it will usually cause the automatic defrost cycle to not function properly. This will cause the evaporator coil to build up with frost/ice which in turn will block the airflow and cause the refrigerator to not cool properly.
My fridge is cooling too much is this likely the part that needs to be replaced? or is it a seperate thermastat i need to look at? Front door temp is reading 10-15 degrees warmer than actual inside fridge temp thus everything freezing. Set to 44 degrees still freezing everything. Thanks!
There is usually a temperature sensor located inside of the evaporator cover assembly. It would most likely be that sensor that would cause that type of problem. You can also test the sensor by following the instructions in this video here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
Our samsung french door fridge and freezer seems to stop cooling every week. it works good except each week it stops cooling I realized if i cut the power and it will reset and start cooling again untill about a week passes. it is like it goes into defrost but does not restart.could this be the sensor? wold this be the freezer sensor or the fridge one or freezer sensor or both thanks.
Not normally. Usually when the defrost temperature sensor fails, the evaporator coil will get frosted up which causes the refrigerator to not get cold enough.
@@PartsDr How do I determine if this is my problem? Our fridge isn't getting cool enough on its own without a boost from the Power Cool, but it thinks it is. The temperature setting reads the temp I set, but thermometers placed inside show higher temps. Is that why the fridge stops short of getting cool enough, and could that inaccurate temp reading be the reason why?
Is it possible that my defrost sensor faulty when i set to 3 or 4 and it wont activate when too cold and ice builds up, been pouring water on build up ice on the evaporator coil and turning the sensor to the lowest
How do I know which version my refrigerator is? I searched up my Model #: RF28HFEDBSR/AA but on your website it shows there are 17 similar results all from 0-17. I'm not sure which one to select. I looked at my sticker on my fridge and it says RF28HFEDBSR/AA with no numbers.
Hi Brian, I'm sorry but we do not have access to non USA model Samsung appliances. You will need to check with someone in your country to see if they can assist you.
The evaporator coil that the sensor attaches to will be frosted/iced up so that air cannot flow through it. A light amount of frost is normal when the refrigerator is cooling but excess frost/ice is what causes problems. When this coil frosts/ices up it can cause multiple issues. 1. The refrigerator will not cool properly because air won't circulate. 2. The fan motor can stop running because it can't get to the proper speed for normal operation. This can cause an evaporator fan motor error code and cooling problems 3. The defrost hole hole can freeze up causing water to not drain and it will end up pooling below the vegetable drawers or at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment.
@ 3:26 in the video there is what looks like a jumper wire connected just above where the defrost sensor snaps in. I do NOT have that jumper, can anyone help with a part number for it?
@@michaelbowman9433 We have never seen Samsung offer that part for sale. You could try contacting them directly to see if they can help you any further. Some items like this are considered non-serviceable and not offered for sale by the manufacture.
My Samsung refrigerator front display say freezer at 0 and fridge at 35 but when I test the fridge it at 50 it that because my fridge sensor is bad or something ? Can someone help
@@emperorsanders5744 5 E error code means the defrost sensor has trouble. Follow the steps in this video th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html to test the sensor and replace if it is bad.
Hey Guys i bought the new fan fromyou.. Coil was so badly iced I didn;t see the where the black sensor wiith two prongs???? What is it and where does it go ?? I suspect it mounts some hoe on coil ??
Check out our other video that shows how to test the temperature sensor here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
Some extra info, no one knows exactly what that black stuff is that commonly looks melted off in the upper right of the fridge where the copper refrigerant line goes from a small to a larger diameter. As a Mech Engineer thinking it through, this is clearly a thermal insulator. That copper pipe that is covered in the stuff is the expansion valve of the fridge where the high pressure refrigerant has its pressure rapidly dropped which causes its temperature to plummet allowing things to get cool. This is also where everyone's fridge is freezing up. You don't want to insulate the whole line because then what's the point of the fridge, but insulating it up here does make sense especially considering the frost build up issue.
Thermal Mastics in fridges that you'll look up typically do the opposite, help conduct heat (like when a temp sensor is up against the metal section of an ice maker so it can get a better reading). This black stuff looks to be a foam tape thermal insulator that was then wrapped in either electrical tape or more likely a silicone tape to keep it in place (sometimes these foam tapes don't stick too well). There could even be some of the thermal insulation "goop" put on the copper pipe as well.
I had the same issue where it looked "melted". My guess is it wasn't melted at all actually. I bet the ice freezing put it under a metric shit ton of compression making it appear to be melted (the thermal insulation epoxy "goop" i mention above could have been squeezed out too if used giving this effect). Any of this insulation that got onto your defroster cable likely did melt though as that gets very hot.
Here's what I did: Thermal Insulation Foam Tape around the expansion valve just in that one section, then wrapped in silicone tape. More importantly, you need to check to see if any components need replacing. Use a multimeter to check the resistance through the defrost conductor (should be like 120 Ohm +/- 5% roughly), the Defrost Thermostat (should be very low resistance, like 0.2 Ohm at room temp which is unlike most fridges where it's be open at room temp), and most importantly the Thermistor which is that white sensor with the yellow wires that all that black goop went onto (it's resistance changes with temp, but should be roughly 6 kOhm at 68 F). My thermistor's resistance was 102 kOhm which is clearly fucked. The black thermal insulation that melted onto it also isn't helping it get a new reading. So if you don't change the broken thermistor, you're just gonna keep having problems regardless. Links below:
Thermal Insulation Adhesive
www.homedepot.com/p/Armacell-Low-VOC-520-Pipe-Insulation-Adhesive-AAD520002B/202521370
Foam Tape
www.homedepot.com/p/Armacell-2-in-x-30-ft-R-1-Foam-Insulation-Tape-TAP18230/100539553
Silicone Tape:
www.homedepot.com/p/Nashua-Tape-1-in-x-3-33-yd-Stretch-and-Seal-Self-Fusing-Silicone-Tape-in-Black-1743082/100206050
Thermistor Resistance Values and More Troubleshooting Info
www.pcrichard.com/images/promos/RF4287HA%20Updated%20Fast%20Track%20R4.pdf
How to check resistances in the fridge, but note the values in this video are different for this model. Use the one's I mentioned above
th-cam.com/video/LTvaXKfFLC8/w-d-xo.html
Defrost Thermistor Clip Part No: Samsung DA61-03683A Sensor
Defrost Thermistor Sensor Part No: DA32-10104N
Why did I spend so long writing this? Because Samsung deserves to be shot for building this shit fridge and requiring people to reverse engineer.
So tired of defrosting and taking the thing apart. Never ever buying another Samsung appliance. I regret buying this fridge!
I’ve gotten 7 years out of it. I’m done with it.
I have been watching videos and reading numerous reviews and trying it all. I starting reading your post and shaking my head. Then I started working and immediately identified the same things you took your time to thoroughly explain and show because that's exactly what mine looked like black melted substance. That was completely melted off of where the plastic attachment goes. Which isn't showing in the video. I just wanted to say thank you. Just my luck but lucky you took the time to explain! Not sure yet if this will fix it but definitely is an identifiable problem. Wish me luck
Can I put the clip lower on the rest of the black stuff or does it need to be clipped at the top?
You answered my exact question but it seems it has been melted over my defrost sensor
I came home from a trip to find 5E blinking on my fridge. As I went to check the temperature sensor I noticed that it was full of ice. I took a hairdryer to my coolers and put it back together. It worked great. Thanks Part Dr.
Great to hear!
Just paid $280 fro this job. You are in right line of business.
What kind of symptoms did your refrigerator have?
@@PartsDr water was accumulating under vegetable trays.
@@Lepek29when you fixed this. was it resolved? i’m having the same problem
Thank you so
Much I was about to pay $300 to have this replaced.
I wanted to thank you for this video. It was clear and straight to the point. I followed your instructions step by step and i just replaced mine. I was using the blow dryer trick before but that was only a temporary fix. Hopefully this will be a more permanent fix.
Thanks for sharing! What kind of problem are you having with your refrigerator?
@PartsDr the coils were freezing up and the fan was making a noise due to it. The fridge wasnt cooling as it should and the melted ice was pooling up beneath the vegetable drawers. It got so bad it was moldy water.
I have had a similar French door refrigerator since 2010. Recently, the auto defrost in the fridge compartment stopped working and caused the large mount of water accumulating under the deli tray. I powered off the refrigerator to manually defrost. When I powered it on, the temperature inside the fridge could not drop below 50 degree. I spent lots of time on searching the issue online and could not find clue.
After watching this video, I wanted to do a finial try before buying a new refrigerator. I paid $9 for a sensor in Amazon. I was so excited seeing the temperature dropped below 30 after replacing the sensor.
Great video. Simple instructions that were easy to follow
Great to hear! Thanks for sharing!
I have a Samsung French door RF4267HARS. I have a problem with water getting into the middle drawer above the freezer. It freezes and freezes any food or drinks in that compartment. I changed the defrost temp sensor in the fridge compartment and added a longer drain clip. It did have ice in the drain tube but not much ice overall behind the panel. After these repairs it is till freezing drinks in the middle drawer. Looks like there is another separate sensor in the roof of this compartment. Also looks like the roof panel in this drawer is removable. Can this sensor be replaced and is this the likely cause of my freezing problem or should I be looking at the freezer compartment below.
Very useful information to do DIY. Thanks!
We are glad you found it helpful!
What is defrost temperature sensor part number for Samsung Model RT41MAMT or its equivalent? Thank You, Sir!
Awesome video, great instructions. My installation came out 👍
We are glad you found it helpful!
I have a hitachi dual door fridge. Is the defrost sensor located in the freezer or refrigerator?
If that panel has ice behind it you must thaw out the refrigerator or risk ruining the insulation behind and attached to the panel. 48 hours with the frig unplugged and doors open!! Push in on the bottom part of the panel and if you can hear a crunchy sound, it is frozen. Replace the drain tubes in the back of the frig also, set of 2. They make a kit for this repair but can be a real bear sometimes to do it. Check the drain underneath the evaporator once the panel is off and make sure it is clear, if not use very hot salt water and a turkey baster to thaw it out. Good luck.
Good advice!
@@PartsDr Thanks, i have done about 30 or so of these...some easy and some not so much. I also have a permanent fix on the frig mounted ice maker that frosts up...
@@troymckay3088 Wow it sounds like you are an expert!
@@PartsDr Yes i am thanks!
@@troymckay3088 Please share?
Hi Ryan , first of all - great content you have put out... and I have a question - I will try my best to explain it well .... @ 2:25 sec on this video timeline there is thick black part ( loos like some tape ) what is that ? ..reason for me asking this question is on my Samsung refrigerator I had this ice build up and when I opened the evaporator cover .. I saw that same thick black thing all melted
I am trying to replace the defrost sensor .. but just wanted to be sure that I am not overlooking something else
Any suggestions will be apprecaited
I know this an old post but my fridge's (RS275 series) sensor come from a silver box mounted to the rear of fridge.
Probably the best “how to video” on TH-cam. I was able to replace it without a problem. I have a question regarding this part and Temperature Sensor DA32-00006S and Senso DA32-00011C. I’m confused as to the difference between what temperature these 3 measure and if I should replace all three. The description for all three is that they measure the refrigerator temperature and send the reading to the electronic control. The problem I am having is that the food and some liquids freeze inside the refrigerator and the display always shows 80 degrees. I went ahead and ordered all 3 items just in case. Refrigerator model RF28HFEDBSR/AA
Sorry, just noticed this is to replace the defrost sensor. But regarding the other 2 parts DA32-00011C and DA32-00006S, what are the differences between them and should I replace both since items inside the refrigerator freeze?
Hi Christian, the different temperature sensors measure temperatures in different areas of the refrigerator. Some sensors like the one shown in this video monitor the temperature for the automatic defrost cycle. Others measure the temperature inside the refrigerator or freezer compartment so the refrigerator can monitor and maintain the set temperatures.
@@PartsDr do you have a video guide to where theof the temp sensor inside the refrigerator?
a guide to where *the temp sensor is inside the refrigerator?
hi, i have RF67DEPN I have tried to fix my icemaker, so unlpugged/plugged my fridge few times just for connecting/disconnecting the ice maker, during that process something wierd happened, the display started partially to blink (only 2 leds) and after resetting it now it shows wrong temperture (both parts fridge and freezer) and beeping every minute 11 times (cz it thinks its not cold enough in the fridge) , other than that it produces ice and cools like before, is it just a problem with the sensor? how can i fix it, maybe just plug it again? i will try to test the sensor like in 1 of your videos.
Hello! O sensor de defrost da rf263 evaporador do refrigerador é 13,2 K a 25 graus celsius ? Pode me ajudar?
Hi, I have samsung srf719dls, initial inspection indicates icemaker is not filling with water, cooling coil appears to working, when turn ice maker on, it keeps making some noise, i am assuming wanter valve is not operating, is there a way to test if water is coming to icemaker before i replace icemaker. Appreciate your help and assistance.
Testing the water to the ice maker on Samsung refrigerators is usually not very easy. If the ice maker has a Test or Reset button, holding this down for a few seconds usually cycles the ice maker and calls for water at the end of the cycle. If the ice maker is making an abnormal noise, it is usually bad and should be replaced.
What about the freezer?? Is it the same part number?
Is it the same for the freezer
when you removed the original one, it was on the left side of the tube. when you put the new one on it was on the right side. does it matter?
That shouldn't affect anything.
@@PartsDr Actually, in watching other videos, everyone says to put it over to left on the other copper tube, as it will be better placement to sense if there is ice or not.
The black goo melted above where the sensor is connected. Can the sensor get hot and melt the goo if it's faulty.? Or what could have caused that in your opinion?
Mine too
Replaced sensor.
Fixed my problem.
So I suspect the sensor can got hot as it quit working.
The middle drawer for meat, etc is freezing foods is this how I fix that
Great videos. I'm a bit confused. As I understand it, this is the defrost sensor? Where exactly is the temp sensor for the main refrigerator compartment? i.e. where does the front door digital temp reading come from? My fan runs, no ice bulid up, compressor coils are cold--front door temp reading (not set point) always reads 35, inside of fridge never gets below 45 degrees as per a digital thermometer. Freezer fine.
The sensor you are looking for is most commonly found on the front side of the evaporator cover on Samsung refrigerators. The location can vary depending on the model.
@@PartsDr Do you have a video for that? I have the same exact problem he has.
.... So do I
Anyone find a solution? Having the same issue.
@@chrislgarner4927 were you able to find a solution? Having the same issue
What is all that black goo above the sensor? On my particular Samsung Frig, it's melted all over the sensor, pretty much covering it. Wonder if that's my problem.
It wouldn't relate to a cooling problem, it is usually there to reduce the noise of the refrigeration system.
Could a faulty damper door prevent the automatic defrost system from working? My Haier fridge freezer has a defrost issue, sensor has been changed also main board, it will defrost if I press the button on the control board but won't do it automatically
No, that would not normally relate unless the damper on the refrigerator has some defrost components built into it which would not be common.
I have the Triple Cooling 4 doors Samsung refrigerator , model RF28K9070SG/AA. Everything is working fine except left side freezer. Should I replace new Temperature Sensor or Defrost temperature sensor of that freezer? And what is different between temperature sensor and defrost temperature sensor? Thank you very much.
Both are temperature sensors but one controls the defrost function. We have a video on how to test the sensors here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for responding. The R = 7k ohm in room temperature and 14k in ice water. So I guess the temperature sensor still good. Do you know why the freezer does work? Thank you very much
Hello. Will a faulty Defrost Sensor and ice build up cause that horrible buzzing sound that stops when the door is opened?
Thanks. Pat
Yes, it will commonly cause ice and frost to build up on the evaporator coil. When this happens, sometimes the ice/frost will rub on the fan motor and cause a noise. The noise most likely stops when the door is opened because the fan motor turns off when the door is opened.
Thank you, @@PartsDr.
All your videos are incredible. Learned so much from you!
Tested my sensor, defrost heater, fan, bi-metal thermostat..everything works/tests fine...however the samsung rf31fmesbsr-aa will not automatically defrost...i turn the circuit breaker off for 1 min. Then I put it in rd mode so it defrosts for about 2 hours...yes not 20 min (so much ice that the fan gets loud)...idk if its a board since additionally, after the power reset, the refrig shows the actual temperature on the display, not the set temp...any ideas or parts I need to buy?... Is there a defrost control board on this model? I didn't see one on your site...sorry for the long post...
We are happy you found our videos helpful! If the defrost heater, defrost thermistor, and defrost bi-metal are all good then that usually narrows down the problem to the main control board being bad. Although, you could have a part that tests good but acts up intermittently. This can commonly happen with the thermistor and bi-metal.
@@PartsDr i can't believe u replied so fast! Tyvm...
i think I'm gonna have to get the main board from u as I think its not an intermittent problem as I have to reset the fridge every 5 days or so...its 1130pm here in Florida, so I'll order that tomorrow or Thursday...i dont think it can b anything else..thanks again
@@jags132section You're welcome! To be on the safe side, we would recommend to replace the sensor and bi-metal at the same time as the board.
@@PartsDr i c...i ordered the sensor n board early this a.m....but my bi-metal was the one that didn't show a reading at 140° I figured since you referred to it as a catastrophic sensor that it wasn't necessary...i may order it later on if I need anything else...will let u know if the main board fixes the issue...also, should I move the location of the sensor higher up on the coil to where it gathers the most ice?
@@jags132section The factory sensor location should be fine
Is it possible to replace the port that the fan physically connects to on the fridge? It’s corroded and there’s a connector piece stuck inside the female port. It doesn’t look like it’s made to be replaced honestly.
The port I’m referring too is at 1:46
Clear view of the ports 1:56
Those connectors are not serviceable.
@@PartsDr I was hoping you would say they were so I could fix it but deep down inside I’m happy so I can finally get rid of this damn Samsung fridge that is nothing but problems!
Never buying another Samsung again my goodness.
Is this the temperature sensor which may be responsible for the fridge not cooling - or is that a separate one? Evaporator fan motor and inverter board both seem to be working, checked as per your videos :)
Hi Tom, if this sensor fails it will usually cause the automatic defrost cycle to not function properly. This will cause the evaporator coil to build up with frost/ice which in turn will block the airflow and cause the refrigerator to not cool properly.
@@PartsDr Where do I check this evaporator coil to see if it has buildup?
My fridge is cooling too much is this likely the part that needs to be replaced? or is it a seperate thermastat i need to look at? Front door temp is reading 10-15 degrees warmer than actual inside fridge temp thus everything freezing. Set to 44 degrees still freezing everything. Thanks!
There is usually a temperature sensor located inside of the evaporator cover assembly. It would most likely be that sensor that would cause that type of problem. You can also test the sensor by following the instructions in this video here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
@@PartsDr to clarify this would be the sensor to use: partsdr.com/part/da32-10105x-temperature-sensor-thermistor?model=RF263BEAESR---AA-03
@@djmiller001 Yes that looks like the correct one.
Samsung RF261BEAESR/AA present error 5E how to fix it?
Our samsung french door fridge and freezer seems to stop cooling every week. it works good except each week it stops cooling I realized if i cut the power and it will reset and start cooling again untill about a week passes. it is like it goes into defrost but does not restart.could this be the sensor? wold this be the freezer sensor or the fridge one or freezer sensor or both thanks.
That does not sound like a sensor problem. You can test the sensors like we show here to be certain: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
we replaced the temperature sensor but the wire is to short to connect to the original wire . can the sensor be clipped directly to the silver coil?
Can I use da32-00006W ref defrost sensor for samsung rs21hutpn1
We don't have access to look up international non USA models. You will need to check with a local parts supplier in your country.
If you want to convey a replacement method you should explain why you are doing it. For example,correct and incorrect thermostat readings.
Hi Otto, you might be looking for our other video that shows how to test the temperature sensor here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
Will this help with food freezing in the fridge section?
Not normally. Usually when the defrost temperature sensor fails, the evaporator coil will get frosted up which causes the refrigerator to not get cold enough.
@@PartsDr How do I determine if this is my problem? Our fridge isn't getting cool enough on its own without a boost from the Power Cool, but it thinks it is. The temperature setting reads the temp I set, but thermometers placed inside show higher temps. Is that why the fridge stops short of getting cool enough, and could that inaccurate temp reading be the reason why?
Is it possible that my defrost sensor faulty when i set to 3 or 4 and it wont activate when too cold and ice builds up, been pouring water on build up ice on the evaporator coil and turning the sensor to the lowest
Check out our other video that shows how to test the sensor here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
how yo test these sensors?
Check out our other video that shows how to test the temperature sensor here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
How do I know which version my refrigerator is? I searched up my Model #: RF28HFEDBSR/AA but on your website it shows there are 17 similar results all from 0-17. I'm not sure which one to select. I looked at my sticker on my fridge and it says RF28HFEDBSR/AA with no numbers.
Hi Dennis, this video about the model tag might help you locate the Revision/Version number here: th-cam.com/video/4HhWL9sonuE/w-d-xo.html
Hi great video could you send me the link/part no. To order a defrost sensor (evaporator) for my samsung refrigerator model is SRF680CDLS
Hi Brian, I'm sorry but we do not have access to non USA model Samsung appliances. You will need to check with someone in your country to see if they can assist you.
My Samsung it's not cooling right freezer is at 36 and refrigerator at 34. Would this defrost temperature sensor be the issue?
It could be if your freezer isn't going through the automatic defrost cycle and the evaporator coil is full of frost.
@@PartsDr thank you.
Does the DA32-10104N fit samsung model number: rf263beaesr
Yes it is listed for your model number.
Thank you for the quick response!
What are the symptoms of a bad defrost sensor?
The evaporator coil that the sensor attaches to will be frosted/iced up so that air cannot flow through it. A light amount of frost is normal when the refrigerator is cooling but excess frost/ice is what causes problems. When this coil frosts/ices up it can cause multiple issues. 1. The refrigerator will not cool properly because air won't circulate. 2. The fan motor can stop running because it can't get to the proper speed for normal operation. This can cause an evaporator fan motor error code and cooling problems 3. The defrost hole hole can freeze up causing water to not drain and it will end up pooling below the vegetable drawers or at the bottom of the refrigerator compartment.
@ 3:26 in the video there is what looks like a jumper wire connected just above where the defrost sensor snaps in. I do NOT have that jumper, can anyone help with a part number for it?
If a jumper is needed the refrigerator would include one from the factory.
@@PartsDr I've taken it apart so many times I may have lost the jumper and failed to replace it...
@@michaelbowman9433 We have never seen Samsung offer that part for sale. You could try contacting them directly to see if they can help you any further. Some items like this are considered non-serviceable and not offered for sale by the manufacture.
My Samsung refrigerator front display say freezer at 0 and fridge at 35 but when I test the fridge it at 50 it that because my fridge sensor is bad or something ? Can someone help
You can test the sensor to see if it is good or bad. Watch that video here: th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html
What does 5 e means .
What is the model code/BOM name of the refrigerator?
@@PartsDr model number Rf260beaesp
@@emperorsanders5744 5 E error code means the defrost sensor has trouble. Follow the steps in this video th-cam.com/video/J5bwcteeJNM/w-d-xo.html to test the sensor and replace if it is bad.
@@PartsDr there are so many choices on buying sensor . Is there a easy way to buy exact one or can I use any of them?
@@emperorsanders5744 search our site partsdr.com with your refrigerators Model Code/BOM name th-cam.com/video/4HhWL9sonuE/w-d-xo.html
Hey Guys i bought the new fan fromyou.. Coil was so badly iced I didn;t see the where the black sensor wiith two prongs???? What is it and where does it go ?? I suspect it mounts some hoe on coil ??
Does this apply to the freezer and refrigerator both? My freezer is not freezing.
There is one of these sensors in both the refrigerator and freezer compartment on most Samsung models.