Replacing the water / icemaker dispenser switch in a Samsung refrigerator
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- čas přidán 27. 07. 2018
- This video demonstrates how to replace the switch that controls the dispensing of ice and water in a Samsung refrigerator.
The specific refrigerator shown in the video is the RSG307AARS, but the instructions are applicable to many other models.
The replacement part shown in the video is available at the following link: amzn.to/2LLmVik
Brilliant. Fixed our dispenser which had stopped working over 1 year ago. Cost $4.20 for a replacement microswitch from Jaycar in Australia part no. SM1050. Thank you.
Just want to say thanks. My mother's dispenser has been broken for years. After I watched your video, I was able to repair it in less than an hour. I'm a 62 year old woman. Couldn't have done it without your video.
Thank you for making this video. You save me $100. If not more I was able to do it in less than 10 minutes. The only wait time was ordering the replacement switch seven dollars on Amazon two day shipping. Thank you anybody read this five stars
Great video and thank you. However I offer one caution to you and all. It is NEVER a good idea working on an item with live circuits and you should have unplugged the refrigerator first. Master Electronics Technician here of 50 years experience.
This is the absolute best explanation of the Samsung fridge dispenser!!! Thanks
Thank you again, I followed your instructions and everything came out fine. I ordered the piece for under $7 can't wait to install it. You saved me a lot of $$ from calling a serviceman. Thank you and God bless. Stay safe.
Top notch explanation in this video and kudos to you.
My 10 year old Samsung refrigerator is still working well in pristine condition experienced the water/ice dispensing issues on and off for the past 2 years. When I contacted two of the 5 star rated reputed service agencies nearby in our zip code, they came and checked within few days. Both of them quoted for $375 and $450 for replacing the entire control board, which I was reluctant to move forward. When I browsed for the root cause of this issue in CZcams, I watched this video and realized my issue is exactly the same as in this video. Immediately I did the repair by myself by buying the switch for $6.99 in Amazon. Imagine the repair agencies quote of $375 and $ 450 compare with the actual replacement part cost $ 6.99. Before going to engage any repair agency, I highly recommend some self-exploration for a solution. Thanks a lot for saving my few hundred $s.
The video let me save a service call or at least a $100. I too needed to replace the screws because of rust. One screw I was able to get out with a screw driver. One I had to cut the head off with a dremel and used vice grips after I got the cover off to remove the screw. Giving the part number helped a lot too. I got two switches from Amazon for $6. If I can only find the second one in 14 years. Thanks for an excellent DIY video.
Many, many thanks! Mine needed a whole new dispenser but I couldn't figure how to get the display panel out to access it. Saved me a ton of $$$. You are the best!
Awesome video! To the point and concise, but all the important info. The added bonus of the part link made this fix incredibly quick and easy! Literally took 5 minutes! Thank you so much for posting this!
Excellent & very valuable video! The only one which shows how to remove the front panel on this model design. To anyone watching this, even if your refrigerator is working properly use this video to remove the entire ice dispenser door section. I decided it needed to be cleaned and was concerned we are using ice with no easy way to clean this in the door. OMG! The inside was covered in black mold. I had to take it completely apart to get access to clean everything! Thank you sir for posting this valuable video!
Great video. Thank you for the info. For future reference, unless a switch connects to ground through its body (this one is plastic so it doesn't do that), you don't have to worry about which tabs you put the connectors on. The switch simply opens/closes a circuit so it has no polarity. That said, it is NEVER a bad idea to connect things back the way you found them. Thanks again.
Fantastic guide. I have a slightly different model with one paddle for the water and one for the ice. My water would no longer dispense. Replaced the switch as you directed using the link you provided for amazon. Great fix. Many thanks, friend!!
Another satisfied customer! Your video was right to the point and guided me to fix my own fridge! Thanks for everything!
Thank You, Thank You, Thank you!!! I searched all over the internet for assistance on fixing this problem, with NO LUCK...You did everyone a great service by posting this video! Great Job. Oh, did I say "THANK YOU" :-)
WORKED LIKE A CHARM!! MINE ONLY HAD THE SWITCH LOOSE!! THANK YOU SIR!!! YOU SAVED ME A HUGH REPAIR BILL!!!
Hi I’m from Brazil and your video helped me to solve my problem
In my case there are two switches (ice and water) which were damaged (rust); I fixed both of them temporarily until I can get the replacement parts.
Excellent video! I needed to replace the lever rather than the switch, but this helped immensely! Do note that the black plastic tabs are fragile, so be deliberate as you pull hard to detach the water hose. And, the switch screws were quite rusted, so I added a bit of wd-40. Here's another tip: you can buy the plastic part of the lever for $9, then re-use the stainless cover (saving $20+) -- with a bit of careful persuasion ;-))
Thank you!! We were able to take care of this in ~
I soaked the switch in alcohol and after i was sure it was full i worked the push button a bunch of times then i sling it dry in a paper towel. Its working great.
The little contacts are very small and it usually takes just a tiny dust particle to stop it from working. Theres always a chance the contact is burnt or damaged but its working now. Times on my side.
thank you for your support , I wish you a bright future
Just successfully did mine! Another expensive tech visit avoided! Thank you!
Thanks man. My Samsung refrigerator is similar, and the dispenser came off very similarly. Funny thing is, this micro switch is almost identical to a power sliding door switch I fixed my wife's Honda Odyssey door with years ago!
Thank You very much ! I ordered the switches from Amazon from your link and fixed mine in 15 minutes. Now I have a spare and the only cost was $ 6.59. Sure beats a large service call bill.
How did you get your part number?
Thank you so much for this video! Just fixed my fridge last night after watching your video and ordering the piece from the link you provided. You are a lifesaver!!
流哒 Under the video on the right side is a little arrow. 🔽 When you press it , you will see a description about the video. It also has the link that I copied then pasted. Hope that helps.
Awesome video which also helped me fix the paddle which had a broken tab and get everything back together again.
Thanks! I only needed to replace the dispenser lever, as the left plastic pin broke and the entire 4 inch dispenser lever came out, but this allowed me to fix my fridge myself with just a $25 replacement part. Thanks!
Mine just did this! Same exact fridge like in this video.
Thank you so much! I just fixed my fridge using this video as a guide :)
This video was spot on for my repair. I also tested the door actuator before I followed your instructions. I was able to spray the switch with contact cleaner and got it working for now awaiting my part from Amazon. The hardest part was applying enough pressure to remove the dispenser without breaking it. Thanks again
Thank you! My husband thinks I'm a genius for fixing this with my 12 year old son. Perfect instructions. I feel so successful! 😁
Perfect video. Concise to the point and excellent information thank you very much. 5 minute job $11 switch. Cheers
Thanks Big Time. Worked like a charm. The Little Green square button was stuck pushed in. Q-tip & Vinegar cleaned it right up. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks this helped me figure out how to properly replace the actuator paddle because one of the little plastic ends broke off. I was able to replace the paddle without taking the panel off, but I couldn't get the spring back on without removing the entire panel.
Perfect instructions ! How could 17 people dislike this video ?
thanks! the disassembly instructions helped me with my own repair!
Thank you very much. Same fridge, same problem! Will order today!👍🏽good vid.
I have a different Samsung model. This approach fixed my problem. The switch model recommended here was used. My model in particular uses two such switches. One for water and one for ice. Thank you for sharing!
I have the same type of fridge, the problem I have is the ice dispenser gives me water not ice. Are these switches the reason?
@@ga41867 Possible. Try swapping the switches, or the cables into the switches.
Thanks for the video and the link to the part. It worked great!
Thank you, you just saved me a service call.
Thank You very much for this vid Suburban Fixit, I already knew it was my Switch that was suspect, just didnt know how to get the Panel Off ..... Problem Solved - 5 ***** Vid
Thank you for this video! We’ve been slamming the lever for the past 3 years to get any water to come out. My husband was over it and was bout to buy a new fridge just because of the water/ice dispenser!!! Our issue was the switch itself was fine, the nub on the top of the lever which comes in contact with the switch was too short and was not pushing it in far enough to activate the dispenser!!! I cut a small piece of rubber band and glued it on the nub on top of the lever so that it has an easier time reaching the switch! Worked like a charm :) thank you for saving us $3000!!! Really appreciate it!!
Yassss!!! This video did the trick. Thanks from San Antonio,TX.
Thank you so very much for your instructional video. You just saved me over $200 by doing the job myself. I greatly appreciate you.
Great video. Totally solved my problem for less than $10
You just saved me at *least* $250. Thank you!
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Great video. Thanks. From Europe, Netherlands.😊
Thank you, I have this issue and I knew there was a way to fix without paying a service call.
Thank you for the illistration🙂
So I had a problem with the switch and this video saved me money on a service call. It wouldn't dispense ice, just water. Mine has two levers. Replaced the switch which showed corrosion. But the switch was also hit and miss. Figured out the switch would move up and not allow the tab to hit it. This was the new switch. So I put some cotton on top so the cover would not allow it to move and it worked. Now this is the 3rd time I had to have this done. First 2 times under warranty, this time it wasn't. I kept the previous dispenser because the tech just replaced that, not the switch. I was able to see why the ice would not dispense on the old one. Because the switch moved up. Check that first before spending money on a switch. Now I have spares.
That's the issue I have. My fridge has to paddles as well. It dispenses water but not ice. Let's talk. What'd you do to fix that?
Same issue with mine. My Samsung fridge only dispenses water even if you select crushed ice or cubed, only water comes out. So all you did was put cotton on top for the switch to not move? Can't wait to do this. Repair guy wanted $480 to fix the issue. Thanks.
Great video and very well explained
Thank u. U helped me fix my issue
Thank you for posting this video. I was having the same issue.
An everyday hero right here. Ty!
Great video, one caveat when pulling the unit out - grab the GRAY part of the dispenser, make sure you don't grab the other bits inside it - they are not supposed to come out.
This was great. Thank you.
Thanks for the quick video! I have a different model but I was able to remove it the same way and fix my issue. Much appreciated!!
We have same exact taste in fridge! Thx for the video I really appreciated it! I ordered and replaced saving aprox $100! I owe you a beer! Problem is I let the switch go too long and and burt the water valve out so on to find out where and how to do that as well! THX AGN
How did you remove the rusted screws? You said yours took considerable effort. Mine are totally corroded and immovable. I used a SMALL channel lock and gripped them (my larger channel lock didn't grip as the ends weren't parallel.) Vice grip would work too but I didn't have one.
Thanks this also works with the new samsung tablet fridges
I had this exact issue. Thanks!!!
You bloody legend!!
4 unlikes are from plumbers that think they are hvac techs that hate this guy for making this video
Thank you so much👍👍👍
Many thanks!
Wow, thanks!
Great video. Have exact same fridge. Already replaced ice maker but now I’m not getting crushed ice, only cubes. Any suggestions on how to fix that on this particular fridge.
Thank you for the video was great minus ine thing. Have a pair of vice grips for the rusted out screws he talks about. I tried cleaning then with no luck. Also broke a clip pulling head unit out. Have some di-electric grease fir the connectors, they were green. Other tgan that, i have water in my glass and nit free flowing like the day i got home from work😡. So it does not just stop producing water or ice it could give u way more than u want!!!
awesome video. we bought a samsung several months ago and it has no light for the water dispenser. unreal. i wonder if i can put a small led in there somehow
Thanks
thank you
Much appreciated! Problem solved. Horrible design to let the water in like that. A gasket or o-ring would have been nice. And the one repair guy willing to touch a Samsung fridge wanted us to pay for two hours round trip, and said there was no way this would fix it. Good times!
Great video and something I may have to try. But I have a question (assuming you see this comment) mine does not appear to be an issue with the padel as to get it working again I have to open up the freezer and reclose it. Is there a switch for the water/ice dispenser that detects the status of the door. I think I have found it but I want to make sure and still need to figure out the part number.
Hello.
Thanks for the video. I have a diff model Samsung..my issue is that it only dispenses crushed ice..when I push on the cubed ice it does not respond. I bought a whole new paddle assembly which does include the switch however even with the new one still no luck... Any recommendations?
Wow, thank you! My fridge is dispensing water, but not the ice that's in the bucket. The problem must not be this switch, right?
If I ever have this issue, I hav a jar full of those micro switches that I salvaged from dishwashers back in my dw repair days. Woo Hoo!
I’m confused. The link provided on Amazon comes up with a switch for a microwave. Is it one and the same? Called Samsung for the part number. They don’t have it and want to send a technician. Not buying Samsung again. It’s the 2nd issue we have had with the ice maker.
Please advise on the correct part number.
I had a mechanical failure of this switch. It was stuck on. Knowing the child lock feature would have been helpful at that time. With a door open, I shut off the water as a temporary stop.
Hi there, fabulous info. I have a question about the replacement switch link....original switch part has VP533A stamped on the back...but the link switches say they are for microwave ovens...and are stamped SZM-V16-FA-63. Are these the correct switches to order? I know its been a few years since you posted this video...but is the link still correct? If not, please would you update? Many thanks!!!!
I have a cut wire inside the freezer door. Have you seen anything that shows how to disassemble the door so I can run a new wire to the micro switch?
Can you tell me what you used to get rusted nails out? I just cannot get them!
What was the specific issue being addressed with the replacement of the switch. Were both ice and water not operating?Thx
I can't pull out the panel that you say to put both hands in and pull. only right side comes out slightly. Left side doesn't move. I did remove the screw. my model number is RF28HFEDBSR
Nice tutorial. Random question. Is your water LED dimmer than the two ice LEDs? I have the same model and went looking for information because on my fridge the water LED is notably dimmer and I wasn't sure the panel was failing. It looks like yours is dimmer as well, but it's hard to tell.
TheTerminalRaptor Mine is a similar model with the same display. The lights that remain on all the time are noticeably dimmer. I think you have to replace the whole panel for abt $150. I haven’t bothered with mine, but it does annoy me.
We removed the screw and was unable to pull the part out.
Any idea how to remove the dispenser on RF265BEAESR ... i think i have a bad microswitch.
My issue is that sometimes the water does NOT stop running. No matter what I do. Do you think replacing that piece is the solution in my case? Thank You so much 😊
Mine too. Did you ever resolve?
@@jf-sn3yy not sure, I sprayed WD-40 at the top of the water paddle on both sides. Where it connects to the fridge. But I haven’t turned the water line back on yet. I’m afraid haha. We’ve been been buying purified water from the store. Will keep you posted 😁
@@deliastanley3921 thanks. I've watched so many videos now that I'll probably end up building a new refrigerator. Ha
@@jf-sn3yy lol! What a pain.. 😩
Anyone having issues with the water dispenser dripping while not being using, its a slow drip but consistent.
yes. So I'm really curious if this would fix the problem
I have the same board but my switch work and my energy saver Alarm and crushed ice is lite up but no buttons are responsive i had a bad main board replaced that then had a 26e 8e code got a new ice maker now no codes but none of the buttons on the display work
So prior to swapping out the switch .. did the dispenser flap not open either? Cus mine doesn’t even open or make any noise. I’m really hoping this is the fix
The video helped me, but my screws were to corroded could not get them out so I ordered the all Assembly $150 and swapped it out
I hope you are still active on this channel. It seems like it works for everyone else but me. I can't even get the unit to release. A couple of comments mention the tabs (you don't). One seems to release but the right one won't. I'm about to get the dremel out and be done with them. Is that an option? KB
My two screws on the plastic switch cover are so rusted and screw head not in great shape. Any tips if they don’t loosen up.
Much too late but penetrating oil may help.
Mine are also corroded, barely functioning. Does anyone know the screw size so I can replace these during the next repair?
Mine not dispensing water but ice is coming out. Do you think I might have the same issue? I have already eliminated the solenoid issue by replacing the assembly behind the fridge. That did not fix the issue. Thanks
The dispenser on our Samsung fridge is still working but the paddle broke. I can replace it but it looks like a spring fell out. Can you tell me hw to replace the paddle only? Thanks.
I have a different problem. Water won’t stop dispensing. Are there suppose to be two springs on both sides of the paddle? Help please!!
The difficulty of removing the water / icemaker dispenser panel in order to clean the mold from the dispensing path is the most recent aggravation with our Samsung fridge. It has become a battle of wills and the fridge is winning.
I was unable to remove the panel. This fridge is a pretty face with the soul of a demon. Anyway, I used a Waterpik to flush out a significant amount of black detritus, creating only a minor flood in our kitchen. I think immunocompromised individuals should avoid these door mounted water / ice dispensers. They seem to be a breeding ground for microorganisms and are ridiculously difficult to clean.
Thank for this video! My water from my dispenser doesn’t stop, but the ice dispenses and stops fine. Do you think this switch would work? Thanks!!!!
Mine too. Did you ever resolve the issue?
@@jf-sn3yy I also have the same issue. I'm going to try this and let you know.
I removed the screw, but the panel will not budge! My husband couldn't get it to budge either. Any suggestions? I am assuming my issue is probably the switch. I just cannot get the panel to budge! Any suggestions would be appreciated 🙂
show how to fix the problem that the flapper keeps opening and closing
It looks very easy but in reality detaching the switch from the fridge is Hell on earth and very difficult to take off