How I Fix Samsung Refrigerator RF26HFENDSR/AA with Ice Buildup and Broken Ventilating System
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- čas přidán 3. 06. 2022
- Sometime, appliances are defective, and the problems result in leaking and slush, over-freezing in the ice compartment, water leakage and fan noise. My fridge was building up ice, and it is not keeping the food fresh. I'd wish I could replace this one with a new one, but it is an easy as most appliances are in shortage at the current time. Also, not have I mentioned a new refrigerator costs an arm and a leg. So, I thought I should fix this refrigerator myself. I have tried out defrost the ventilator system for couple times already. The first time took me about 10 hours to melt down all the ice, in order to detach the cover from it. Now I have learned a better and efficient way to melt down the ice. Now using this method. It only took me about 2 hours to do this fix job. Well, for some of you guys, melting down the ice won't necessarily fix the root problem, but at least one fix temporarily repair the ventilating system, in which the fan is not working due to ice buildup. After that, the refrigerator will be good to work for 2-3 months before you will need to fix it again. I think that's the best solution for me now as I am waiting for a cheaper refrigerator to replace this one, when the supply is up again. I hope this helpful for you. Thank you!
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Thank you so much! Using the manual we couldn't get the off lights to go away because it wanted you to hold down three different buttons instead of the two buttons you recommended. When we did it the way you showed, it worked perfectly! You provide a great service!
Samsung should pay you for teaching them how to fix their own fridge,
You did a great Job! (for many years i also repaired refrigerators, love to see someone help people DIY or technicians discover better ways). i did notice one thing in your very well done video, and that would be, to have put the little aluminum hanging "TAB" back into the drain hole on the bottom. In my view, that drain can re-ice the bottom again. The "TAB" is a heat wick or heat sink that transfers heat from the bottom defrost heater section right over the drain hole, and keeps the drain free of ice each defrost cycle. temperature forces impacted the heater and slightly warped it to pull the TAB away- i didn't see you re align or bend every thing back into the hole. :) Your very patient and a good instructor!
Thank you for posting this! You helped save us from needing to buy a new replacement refrigerator. Well done.
Yup. Fixed our Samsung fridge DIY with this tutorial. Huge thanks for posting this.
Excellent job! I got my fridge fixed from your video! Thank you!
Thank so much for making this video and showing step by step in detail. It's very helpful.
OMG you Helped me fixed my fridge and also save money . I’m eternally Grateful ♥️ Me and Husband had so much fun doing this . We follow all your explanations and everything went great 😊 !!!! Now my fridge is working just as new !!! Tnx you for everything ♥️
Thank you so much for making this extremely helpful video. I followed your instructions and my refrigerator is working again. You are helping people save a lot of money. Well done. 😊👍🙏
A little tip to clear that condensation drain line, drop a few spoonfuls of salt into it. A lot faster then pouring and sucking the water out of it
you saved me a heap of time, thank you. You would think someone that had lived in Niagra Falls would of thought of this himself
Thank you very much, your video was very informative and kept me patient throughout the very long process (around 6 hours total). We also replaced the heat conduction T-clip using Jeff Lepard's video; hopefully it will prevent future ice build-up. New and newer Samsung refrigerators all do this and they never acknowledge or fix the problem (major scam to customers). Your video will get us through the pain until we all get refunds through the class action suit. Thank you!
Awesome..very detailed step by step procedure explained..good that I found this video.. 👍
Lovely video. Saved me alot. Liked the part you said "no more ice..." I would add " no more ice ...just yet"😊
Man, thank you so much!!! I had no idea how to fix this and you have the only video I could find and it was a great step by step. I really appreciate the help man!
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video
Very helpful as it was freezing up due to a blocked drain tube all cleared and fridge working well
The best video I have found. Thank you so much
Great work. This is so very helpful. And that 550CC syringe is awesome!!!
Thank you to you and your camera-man! Saved me some big bucks!
This video was so HELPFUL!! Thank you so much for making this video and posting online. My fridge started acting up yesterday and I would have had to wait 4 days for a repair person. I was able to follow your steps and now my fridge is defrosted and fan is spinning! Can you do a video on how to change the filter?
I need to know about the filter too for this fridge
Love your helpful viedo..will work on it this afternoon ❤ and let you know my experience.
Good video for fixing ice build up in vaparator. If the fan is cozen and get burned you have to replace a whole panel. It costs arm and leg . It happen to me twice. The product is defective. No more Samsung for me .
Thanks for this. I have the same fridge and the same problem. Thanks Samsung. My fridge must of the been doing this for a little bit now, till I noticed my beer not as cold as it used to be. I could not find anything local to get hot water in (injector), I tried a spray bottle with hot water and even a hair dryer to warm it up, I got some removed but, I can't get it all off. Borrowed 2 cube fridges so most stuff will be ok for the time being, I'll have to wait till tomorrow to pull it out and make sure everything is good and dry before putting it back together.
I am glad to know the exact problem and how to address it, thank you for this. Other CZcamsrs pointed out if you get a heated wire for the upper freezer lines, it will keep from freezing. If this happens again, I will have the part on hand ready to do the same thing...
No need to replace as long as it's working well but, this type of problem is unacceptable.
Like someone pointed out….1965 we would see our parents defrost the fridge, then in 1980, we were gifted with frost free fridge, now in 2023, we are back to defrosting our fridge. Samsung please go back to the drawing board and design a better fridge.🤔
awesome idea with the syringe and warm water.....thank you
thank you for showing me how to turn the refrigerator off . I searched the owners manual and couldn't find that information. I turned the refrigerator off and let it defrost on its own, without having to disassemble it.
I'm currently doing the same.
Thank-You for your DIY vid.!
Saved me from buying a new refrigerator.
Very helpful. Thank you.
This video was very helpful thank u
Thank you for this informative video. God bless you.
Thanks. A lot of other videos didn’t show the styrofoam seal around this panel, and I was wondering if it was supposed to come off with the panel or not.
Thank you for sharing!
EXACTLY the video I needed. Thank you!
For the final step of thawing out that drainage tube, using a syringe with warm water was great! But instead of drawing water out and putting it in a bowl, it was very helpful to repeatedly draw the water in and push it out. Then once that water was cooler, I drew it out fully and get new warm water in the syringe and repeated.
Thanks for the video
Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Same issue. Fixing it NOW because of this video. Thanks! Having trouble with the wires. How do I take it out? Not sure how. Can anyone help?
Thank you it was very helpful ,how do you know if the fan is working properly? should run some air through the top and side vents?
Thank you very much for this video! Did you unplug the fridge while doing this?
Very helpful video! Directions are perfect! BUT...is there a way to fix this defect in the Samsung refrigerators?
My neighbor has the same problem. The fan will not cycle on and off to keep the ice from building up. You can test the fan by hooking up 12vdc to the red/black wires on the fan to see if the fan works (use a car battery for the 12vdc). His fan works. So there is a problem with the signal from the control board that tells the fan to turn on. Will add more info as we further diagnose the issue.
thank you Bro
Great video .. I been trying to defrost the, drain hole in fridge , it still clogged .. I use hot water , like video .. any other suggestions to , melt or dislodge the , drain hole
Thxs
Awesome!
Where does the water go that flows down that little hole?!?!
Can I use a blow dryer Instead of using the warm water to melt the ice ? Good video by the sir.
That's what I did. I just put a couple of towels in the bottom of the fridge to catch the runoff.
@@southstreetbarbecue7875 why they build ice ?
@@watchmanexpert They're not insulated properly. It's just shoddy design and workmanship. In my opinion.
I have the same fridge. You'd need to eventually replace the evaporator cover, defrost thermostat and the thermostat in the evaporator. The fridge has a defrost defect.
Why do you have to replace the cover?
So what caused the ice build up? Bad thermostat? Bad defrost heater?
I have been having this issue I will try this technique and see if it helps my issue! Does this refrigerator have a filter? I can't seem to find it if so, I also called Samsung and they were unable to locate one. I have never had a issue with Samsung products until I purchased this refrigerator.
did you supose to change the temperature sensor ? to fix the problem
I have a model rf22nctaww with freezer at the bottom it freezes at the top it doesn't control its temperature well at the top have to change the fan at the bottom it doesn't do anything cahnge they can hear the hatch open or close
but have doubts whether it closes completely and it freezes everywhere is it difficult to clean the hatch or change it on this model
a video would be welcome
I have to empty mine and tun a space heater inside all day every two months. It’s only 4 years old. I’ll never get another Samsung product, the refrigerator is a constant pain and so much food is wasted, the dishwasher works sometimes - Unfortunately I didn’t pick them out, they came new with the house. I’ve never in my life had to defrost a refrigerator until having a Samsung.
Yes, right. Besides, my Samsung dryer was broken too. What brand of dryer and refrigerator would you recommend in the future?
It’s recommended to avoid buying any with ice makers in the fridge section. The condensation and the warmer refrigerator air causes ice build up. This is a frustrating problem, but it can be done. There’s also a class action law suit.
The only thing you didn’t do but, you probably know now to put a longer clip in the drain hole! From amazon.
Wish I'd looked at this earlier while Home Depot was open so I could get those syringes.
Awesome video I have the same Refrigerator but I can’t seem to find the water filter. Does anyone know where to find it
This is my current problem. If you still have the fridge, were you able to locate it?!
Can someone send me a link to get the tiny syringe with hose?
Can some tell me where the water filter is located?! Ive checked the entire fridge and couldn't find it. Thanks
Donde puedo conseguir el evaporator cover de este modelo ya lo busque en Amazon en todas partes i no me sale nada alguien q me allude porfavor o q me diga q otro le qedara
I have a question how do you keep the refrigerator side at 37 ?
Hi , today I found that the issue of ice is coming from manufacturing defect, DA61-06796A Refrigerator Clip need to be replaced. It has to be inside the drain hole .
Thanks very much. I will do a research how to replace it. It would be helpful if you can do a video tutorial.
Good job , what’s better
We both learned never to buy a Samsung fridge again
It likely will freeze up again in 1-6 months . At least mine did
Same here- recurring issues. I’m removing the ice now.
@@Overlander2022 why they build ice ? I have same issue, how u melt the ice ?? Thanks
I unplugged until it melted
Actually going through this at the moment and the hardest part for me is the foam and the cover are separating. I’m waiting an additional day to thaw out. Also using a little bit of hair dryer to quicken this.
Did you ever get the foam and cover out together? I'm having the same issue at the moment.
Keep adding warm/hot water and it will melt the ice and come out altogether. At first I was scared of breaking the foam cause it was separating but the water helped.
I had problems initially as well, but you have to be patient. Keep adding lots of warm-to-hot water in the crevices and spaces. It will melt! Mine melted after about 10 minutes. I used a heavy duty spray bottle. I kept the hot water flowing all over and in the certain spots for a while.
Put a space heater inside and shut the doors
Temperature set up please
How noticable is the fan noise when plugged in? I just de-iced everything hoping it works...
You will hear obviously as it spins. Ice build up to pretend the fan to spin.
@@phacaish you still have problem the refrigerator building ice ??? I have the same problem , did you know what is the problem ?
This is the 2nd time I have to defreeze my Samsung fridge. This was the last Samsung fridge I buy.
I did contact samsung for this consistency problem and asked if they would do recall for the fridge. They said there was only a problem in the States but not in Canada. It pissed me off.
They lied to you. I live in Canada and have the same problem😢
If the seal around the foam is damaged you will get damp air freezing inside again! Check the seal!!!
Looks like you did not replace any part and just clean up the ice, what cause the ice bulit up? So need to clean up often?
Did you found solution to the problem ?
I have the same model but mine has red blinking beside the fridge temp, I googled and it says filter but where is the filter?
There's no filter in this fridge...it's for another model. Samsung mistakenly put this change filter option in this fridge
So you just let the ice defrost and it fixed the fridge ???
So does it build ice because the drain gets clogged? What's the cause of the ice buildup? Wouldn't it happen again if the original cause of the ice build up isn't corrected?
Incorrectly designed metal drip tip by drain hole. Needs to be longer. They have one. We used it. 2 - 3 years problem free but frosted up again this week. I have another fridge to use so I am just going to let time and heater do the melting this time. Great video. If still issues tomorrow…as in still frozen…will try some of these techniques.
Why does it happens to beging with?
Doing this will get your fridge running for another six months before it freezes up again. As mine is as of this current moment after doing what he did. I knew it would as my buddy who is an appliance repair tech told me that one or more of the parts are bad. So here I am with the same problem. I'm replacing everything that I think could be the underlying problem. Someone please reply after 3/13/23 for an update, then again 6months later for a final. *Amazon parts on order* cost $80
My refrigerator model# RF26HFENDSR/AA-03 (make sure you have the same model number if you are going to use these part #'s listed below)
Sensor Temp- DA32-10104N
Temperature Sensor- DA32-10105X
Defrost Thermostat- DA47-00243K
Defrost Heater- DA47-00244U
Drain Clip- DA61-06796A
Other part #'s you may want
Evaporator Cover w/fan Assembly
DA97-12609B
Evaporator Assembly- DA96-00660J
Humidity Sensor- DA32-00034B
Evaporator Fan Motor- DA81-06013A
Hi, any updates on this?
@Praveen Jagadeesan Oh wow, I completely forgot about this. I ended up not changing the defrost heater. Also, one of the first top 3 sensors. I can't remember which one. The more difficult one if that helps. I found more information regarding the reason why condensation accumulated. The sensors on the top right corner interfere with the covers seal. Try and move them inward and when replacing the cover, make sure it seats properly. I let the drain completely defrost. It worked!!! To this day, whenever I close the door. I can hear the pressurized Air flow through the drain pipe.
Did it fix your problem did ice build back up
Hi, this way can helps you to melt much faster. Otherwise, you need at least 10 hours to just melt the ice. I need to find the ultimate solution to the ice buildup. I saw there was a wire burnt out when I dissembled the parts at the first time. I need to research how I can replace the part.
A handheld steam cleaner works really fast without having extra water all over. I suggest getting one because I’ve had to replace thermostats and defrost elements, etc. in both the fridge and freezer multiple times. I HATE my Samsung RF263. In a refrigerator that cost almost $2000 Samsung should have used better quality parts. I have never had so many problems with any appliance. Problems started when it was less than a year old. Now (6 years later) 2-3 times a year, I have to search CZcams to figure out what my current problem is. I’m just a little bitter as I’m again having to spend hours emptying my refrigerator and defrosting it before I can even get the back panel off to continue defrosting and changing out the part of the day. Come on Samsung, do better.
Where’s the water filter in this model?
It doesn't have one. There is no water dispenser. Samsung used the same display computer as the models that do have a water dispenser. Therefore, you get the same scheduled filter replacement notification. I can't remember as I disconnected it because of course, it's broken. The ice maker might have one. I'm assuming it would be in the roof of the freezer.
Turn off the E-saver. I believe it will run the defroster (heating element that melts ice around the evaporators) less often, increasing the chances of bad ice buildup.
Even the owners manual says to turn it off if you notice water drops on the doors.
I will definitely give it a shot. Thanks for the advice!
That’s the first time I heard this tip and I’ve watched a lot of these repair videos. It took me 6 days with the cord unplugged to finally thaw it. I also replaced the temp sensor and cleaned the condenser coils in the rear. And the drain clip on the evaporator coil drain outlet. These issues go back 10 years from the videos I’ve seen. Never buy Samsung. I haven’t started the ice box in the fridge yet. The ice build up cracked that. I will call Samsung about that.
E saver is a 15 watt heater in the door trim to remove moisture buildup outside the fridge. The defrost heater runs every 8 hours of compressor operation to remove frost buildup. A thermo sensor turns off defrost when temp on top reaches set design temp. That sensor is upper right. Problem is it may turn off too early. Maybe reposition temp sensor as high as possible
@@phacaish the tongue/tab at the bottom of the defrost heater needs to be pointed down into the drain hole. Yours was pointed in the wrong direction, sideways and to front. When it heats up with defrost coil it heats drain water to prevent ice buildup in hole. Melts any ice formed around hole. Great video.
Thank you for this video. I've repaired mine 3+ times and ice continued to build up a week afterwards so I replaced a few parts- temp sensor, heater, and drain clip.
It is still building up ice!
I can see that you plugged the fridge in and connected the fan to make sure it works. I'll be doing that next time, too!
If that works fine, what else could be the problem?
@@Chillin.at-home The Samsung evaporator clip solved our ice build up. Its about $7 on amazon.
I wrapped a small piece of copper wire near where the heat transfer takes place. (At the bottom, near the drain) The factory "connector" was loose. After this it worked great for 2 years. The loose connector caused the heat transfer loss.
@James Smith Hi friend, great to hear good for 2 years. Could you please do a video or send me picture of how copper wire is attached? That will definitely save me tons of times. My phone number is US (415)787-8116. Much appreciated!
@@phacaish Did you find out how to heat the wire ?
** where does the water go…? there is no drain.
It evaporates...
Good but you didn't fix it. It will happen again for sure.
It helped me, thanks a lot. Very fun to fix
Easy way is unplug the fridge for 24 hours and keep the fridge door open.
i put in a hair dryer and closed the doors
This is the third video I watched. Definitely the best thing. Only wanting to add is to be careful with the Styrofoam. I had two small brakes near the top. Using special glue my crafty wife has. Hot glue is good too. Others will eat it.
The only solution is not buying a Samsung anymore. Seriously.
So you defrosted the fridge but you didn’t fix the problem.
don't waist your time people this problem will happen again, and again, and again it happened to me many times. Samsung should stick to build TVs not fridges their fridge's are rubbish trust me
Did you know what is the problem?
FYI: This is not a permanent fix. You'll be "fixing" it again in less than 3 months.
What’s the permanent fix then?
@GrizLab232 Simple. Replace the faulty parts with parts that work. My fridge has the same issue, and taking it apart every few weeks to manually defrost gets old.
I repaired it with this method. After 3 months, water leak again. Do you think that the whole evaporator cover should be replaced?
You did a great Job! (for many years i also repaired refrigerators, love to see someone help people DIY or technicians discover better ways). i did notice one thing in your very well done video, and that would be, to have put the little aluminum hanging "TAB" back into the drain hole on the bottom. In my view, that drain can re-ice the bottom again. The "TAB" is a heat wick or heat sink that transfers heat from the bottom defrost heater section right over the drain hole, and keeps the drain free of ice each defrost cycle. temperature forces impacted the heater and slightly warped it to pull the TAB away- i didn't see you re align or bend every thing back into the hole. :) Your very patient and a good instructor!