Samsung Refrigerator Freezer Not Working or Won't Cool Enough - Ideas to Test and Fix!

If you have a Samsung refrigerator that has a freezer that is not cooling properly, lets go over a few major things that could cause the freezer from not operating properly. In this video, I show you how to take the Samsung refrigerator door off, and access all of the components behind the panel, so you can look at & diagnose what's wrong. We also look at a few parts behind the refrigerator too!
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[@richc357]

Just about the best repair video I have seen. No extra b.s. Just step by step in a logical way. Thank you.

[@DannyPops]

Ben you are a hustler with these videos! Thanks for your hard work and excellent quality videos. You are providing a valuable public service for us :)

[@VanSafa]

Thanks so much Ben, I was able to get my freezer working again! Love the no nonsense videos, just straight to the point and comprehensive.

[@chefblair63]

Best video ever for diy diagnostics. Thank you.

[@lazaropolanco8486]

Great Job Ben, I'm a service tech and come to your vids to brush up on some models. Keep up the good work!

[@c-ho1165]

Me 2, 28 years & these vids helped me, this job use to be much easier

[@scottflint7297]

Hey Ben, This is Scott The Fix It Guy. Many of my viewers also watch your channel. I just watched a few of your videos and would like to say, you are an excellent teacher. Just subscribed. Keep up the great work👍

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thanks!

[@mikecarter9949]

The part about making sure the drawer gears are in sync was what solved my problem. Thanks for a very through explanation including the 10 mm size of the bolts.

[@starkravingmadadventures6038]

Excellent video, Clear, concise, perfect. Thanks for helping me troubleshoot my fridge!

[@RonHaynes-lf5ty]

Nicely done! Thank you for all you do for us DYIers! Another great, professional and concise troubleshooting/repair video. You saved me hours of grief trying to figure out the problem with our Samsung freezer (our model is RF23M8070SR, similar with Flex-Zone drawer). Sorry, I'm so detailed and long-winded here, but it was a compound problem and I hope it helps someone else out there. We first noticed water beneath the refrigerator and then the Freezer and Flex-Zone drawer were not cooling adequately. Fridge was cooling to setpoint. Items were cold in freezer, but not truly frozen solid. We also found water pooling beneath crisper drawers. Checked the condenser coils for dust/debris and they were clean (cleaned 3 months ago). Checked for PCB LED error flashes, none. Reorganized items in Freezer to ensure proper air flow, but the freezer still could only achieve ~29 deg F at 0 deg F setpoint. Discovered the Fridge evaporator was not draining, drain line was plugged. So there were two problems - Freezer not cooling properly and Fridge drain line plugged. Seemed odd to have both problems at once. Did a forced defrost (FF) and observed water coming out of Freezer drain line during the defrost, but none exiting the Fridge drain line due to blockage. Ran a 14-gauge wire up all three drain lines from back of unit and only the Fridge drain line was blocked. Removed Fridge evaporator cover suspecting ice build-up, but there was very little ice/frost build-up. Everything else checked out fine (sensors, bi-metal thermostat, fan, etc.). Ran hot water (190 F) down evaporator drain line several times, but it didn't clear. Although, perhaps ill-advised, I then used compressed air, increasing the psi incrementally up to 60 psi so as to avoid any "blow out" of the line. The line cleared. It indeed was ice build-up in the line as evidenced by ice crystals coming out of Fridge evaporator drain line. Okay...I thought given that the Freezer and Flex-Zone compartments were not cooling properly, and Fridge drain line that runs directly behind the Freezer evaporator was frozen, maybe the Freezer evaporator fan and/or coils have ice build-up. The Fridge drain line being frozen was "collateral damage". Did another forced defrost (FF) and this time observed water draining out of both Fridge and Freezer drain lines. Yay! Plugged in refrigerator and monitored temps in Fridge, Flex-Zone and Freezer compartments, but no improvement after defrosting. Fridge achieved set point at 36 F, Flex-Zone was 58 F (34 F setpoint) and Freezer was 29 F (0 F set point). Ugh! Removed Freezer evaporator cover and did not observe any ice-build up anywhere. Again, all components checked out fine (sensors, bi-metal thermostat, fan, etc). Puzzling! However, when reflecting on things, I recalled that when I removed the Freezer evaporator cover with built-in fan, the fan was running (refrigerator plugged in), but the fan wire connector easily pulled out of the terminal block before I could reach back and press on the connector tab to release it. That seemed a little odd. So, I reconnected the fan wire connector to the terminal block and it 'clicked' securely in place, albeit with some resistance. Fit was very snug without being fully secured. I tugged on the wire to see if it would release - NOPE! I repeated this several times and not once did the connector release with great tension. I then checked to see if the fan would operate when the connector was only part way into the terminal, and it did operate just fine. There was enough friction to hold the connector in the terminal without being snapped in place. Since we bought our refrigerator new and it had never been worked on, my conclusion is that the fan wire connector was not properly secured during Samsung assembly. After 5-1/2 years of operation, the fan connector loosened and lost contact. The fan stopped working which compromised the Freezer and Flex-Zone cooling ability, along with freezing up a portion of the Fridge drain line to where it was blocked. Freezer and Flex-Zone compartments have since cooled to set-point. Takeaway for me is to always double-check electrical connections.

[@SS-fe9dr]

Thanks for the detailed post. Our samsung freezer stopped freezing just recently. Curious, how do I confirm if the fan is working or not?

[@tiffanystephens1375]

Really helped. Thank you for making this video!!

[@michaelho274]

The best completed video I have seen. So far I have not found long term solution with RFG237AARS/XAA that is about 8 years old. About every 18 months, I have to clean all ices accumulated either Friger and/or Freezer, in addition to water leaking. Then everything is working fine. Lucky my wife keeps the old style Whirlpool refrigerator without stainless and all digital control panel to adjust temps, this old refrigerator (made in USA) is still working approx. 30 years old without cleaning and replacing any parts.

[@shahidopal2723]

Hi, great informative video. Thanks for sharing. Keep it up good work. God bless you.

[@stanpiezuch9922]

Great how-to video, really appreciate the details how to access internals and how to test the sensor and heating element. However one suggestion, at 11:30 while vacuuming the coils under the back cover: it wasn't the brush that damaged the fins, it was the hose of the vacuum that smashed several fins. To avoid that, suggest using a "dust brush" attachment added to the end of the vacuum hose. The attachment's soft bristles, will not only help avoid mangling the fins, but also helps remove the dust/debris by conforming the curved shape and teasing loose the debris. Mangled fins restrict the air flow through that heat-exchanger.

[@avile45]

This is a excellent video Thanks for sharing. Keep it up good work.

[@nonnywinner5039]

Thank you for detailed troubleshooting information.

[@philipfm]

This is a excellent video, explained for almost anyone to understand. Thank you very much

[@magelllon]

Thank you for the help, turned out to be a dirty coil. I bought it used and they said it worked great BUT they didn't tell me the freezer was stuck at 57 degrees, was concerned I bought a lemon but thanks to your video it works now as intended. They sold a perfectly good refrigerator, and now how to buy another new one.

[@gabrielcastlebary2836]

Dude Ben! thank you so much! The is awesome information. Thanks again!

[@waynemiller8898]

Great video, thank you for all the troubleshooting ideas

[@c.s.3746]

Great tutorial so thank you in advance!

[@mpmfr]

This is awesome! Providing the thermistor and status LED values is a huge help!! Thanks! 😊👍

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PersonOfTheSpoon]

excellent video, super clear and to the point

[@octaviooro9182]

Very informative, keep up the good work Ben thank you.

[@jacobchisum1410]

Exactly what i was looking for, thank you

[@justinbains8835]

Good repair instructions and also in full detail. Step by step instruction. Thank you Can you make a video on Thermador how to disassemble step by step full guide

[@aec618]

Great video. Thanks Ben! Hopefully I have fixed my water under the pullout drawer for the last time now!

[@jeffscott3160]

Thanks Ben! This gives me some great direction to look into. My freezer just quit, well kind of. Refrigerator still works fine but the freezer only gets down to fridge temps. Pretty frustrating on a 2yr old $1800.00 unit. Thanks again for the great info. I'm fairly confident I'll figure it out after watching this.

[@travisconover4762]

Mine too, did you ever figure out the problem?

[@jeffscott3160]

@@travisconover4762 Followed all his steps to check mine and it ended up being too much food in there leaving very little room for cold air to circulate. Moved some of it to the chest freezer in the garage and all the food in the drawer freezer froze solid again.

[@travisconover4762]

@jeffscott3160 thanks for your reply!

[@radradrad]

Excellent video. Thank you !

[@paulsullivan9117]

Great video... my GE Adora is really a Samsung and our lower coils were covered in yuck!! Cleaned out the coils with vacuum and brush and the unit is back to freezing and cooling like new!! Thanks so much, was not really looking forward to a replacement!!

[@usuariodesconocido566]

Awesome video, just subscribed and love your videos 🔥🔥

[@LOOSETANOS]

Excelent!!!! Tks👊🏻

[@bighomieeproductions]

Thank you for helping me!

[@texclydes]

great instructions, thank you! I cleaned out the backside coils and the fan too it was covered in dusty bunnies

[@Iheartsupertramp]

Thanks Ben!!!

[@nikolayignatiev375]

Thank you Ben.

[@WILLIAMTULLAR]

A+ on your video thank you.

[@traceysewell7336]

New subscriber here. Love the information you share. Was wondering if you have information on buying a deep freezer and which brand is best, new or used.

[@minnesota-boston9620]

This type condenser(radiator type) can has problem of leaking and easily damaged by scratch. Better not to use brush and better to use spray water and dry it out. You did a good explanation for this fridge. Thanks.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Respectfully, I've never heard a tech in my life ever, ever, suggest spraying water underneath to clean the coils. I really, truly, don't think thats good advice for this refrigerator. If penetrating the coils was a concern, spraying water and splashing it on nearby electrical wires would be just as much of a vunerability, and it'd be better to just use a much softer brush, or a more powerful vaccum, or use air duster / compressed air.

[@johannesernharth1939]

@@bensappliancesandjunk I just used a brush with a shop vac. Still lots of dust in the coils. Grabbed my air compressor and, boy did that do the job on all sorts of crud I could AND couldn't see or budge with the brush. Highly recommended!

[@arnoldmoreno305]

Thanks!

[@c.a.nationwide]

I watched the video twice, and watched the ads all the way through to up the monetary revenue!!👍🏽😉

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Thanks man!

[@ReginaldCarterII]

Thanks for yr help dude

[@CompetentSalesUSA]

Thank you

[@htnowpro]

Great diag video, New sub here. Didn't think I would be looking up Samsung refrigerator concerns two days after installation of our new Samsung Bespoke refrigerator. 🤔 48 hours later. Refrigerator is not very cold, set to 37 degrees. Looking into issues. Set power cool on and it's getting better. Something is not right 🤔 lol. Time will tell . Great channel. Thank you 😊

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Usually most new installs take 48hrs to get to the proper temp, if not a little more. Make sure you have good airflow behind refrigerator so the fan can exchange the heat at compressor for cooler air.

[@htnowpro]

@@bensappliancesandjunk one day later, looks like the refrigerator section temperature sensor is out of range by 10 degrees. Set point is set to 34 degrees (max) and contents are 42 degrees plus or minus. Flex drawer is ok at 37 degrees and freezer section is ok at zero degrees. Is there any calibration adjustment to offset for this? Is the sensor contained in the control adjustment panel? This is a 4 door Samsung Bespoke 2022 with Flex drawer. Thank you for all your help.

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@htnowpro it’s under warranty, contact your retailer or the manufacturer for a service call and possibly replacement refrigerator

[@dougshehanjr.4376]

Ben awesome video. I have done the heater upgrade and installed the drain clip. I am still having a problem where the door temperature says 34 degrees but the actual temp is around 46 degrees. Can you help?

[@beitie]

When I found this video, I thought I had found salvation. My Samsung fridge is just under 7 years old and the freezer quit working. I followed the guide here, and honestly struggled a lot. My drawer did not fully extend outward, even though it's never been touched since the factory. All my wiring was on the opposite side of what you found on this model. However, all the connectors were the same, so I thought to myself; "Cool! I can still perform all the tests, and figure this pig out." So I did the tests, found 0 Ohms on the wires you said to check for the defrost heater circuit. So I went to the Samsung website, entered in the exact model of my fridge, and ordered the replacement part, as well as a new temp sensor since I was unsure if mine was in spec. I waited 4 business days and the parts arrived today. Hooray! So I went to work trying to fix this stupid device that has no reason to be defective this early in it's lifespan. SAMSUNG SENT ME THE WRONG PARTS! You have got to be kidding me! I'm so pissed off right now. I will never purchase another Samsung product willingly.

[@sunnyBLR]

Did you fix it?

[@timmorris4299]

Hello and thank you for the info. I have a 2012 Samsung French door refrigerator model Rf263beaesr/aa that is not freezing. The evaporator fan is not getting power, could the problem be in the main control board? I checked everything else you suggested

[@highsociety7677]

Can't thank you enough! My samsung fridge has been icing up, finally go that fixed but then the freeze wouldn't get cold enough. This video gave me everything I needed to take the freezer apart and find it too was iced up, which caused the fan to stop. Fan is now free and I'm optimistic it will run again. Thanks! I do wonder if the fridge fan gets frozen and stops, causing a huge ice build up on top, can that impact the freezer to ice over, too?

[@atomic43]

Same situation Unfroze the fridge a few times a couple months apart. Waited too long and now my freezer is 50 degrees fan drozen

[@highsociety7677]

@@atomic43 there's another video on here that suggested adding weatherstripping to the fridge back. I had taken it apart 3 times in 2 months and thawed the ice, but after adding the weatherstripping 6 months ago I haven't had another issue.

[@tbone9405]

The temp sensor that controls temperature is visible on the ceiling of the freezer, not on the coil as you stated. That sensor is for defrost.

[@jameswerner503]

Great videos, thank you. In my Samsung fridge/freezer the freezer temp only gets down to 14 degrees F, it can't go any lower (-2 F is recommended on the unit's front panel). There is no ice buildup on the freezer's coils. Is the problem likely to be a bad 'thermostat' in the freezer? (not the defrost sensor) If so, is the thermostat (or it may have some other name) located near the freezer's evaporator coils? Thanks in advance!

[@dwaynewatson2018]

Hi Ben I followed all of your instructions thoroughly and the bottom of mine was dirty as well, I cleaned it out and checked the light and it's solid red but it's still not cooling. Are there any other issues that could be causing this?

[@AmitPatel-vt8je]

Hi Ben. I followed your video and changed all sensor you showed. Still my freezer is not freezing. I cleaned all grill dust and I don't have Ice build up problem. What else can cause my freezer not getting cold. FAn is working great. it remains at 32F.

[@atomic43]

Hello thank you for the clear video My fridge was frozen over. I cleared that and the tube going down But while the fridge is working fine now and keeping temperature the freezer and middle drawer (for drinks and such) are 68 degrees F so definitely not working I cleaned the condenser, and there is zero ice in the freezer area. The fan also turns on when it thinks is closed Any ideas would be helpful thank you!

[@whyumadbrah2882]

Ur the best …

[@jagannathpotdar144]

Good

[@andrewrotaru7206]

Hi. What should I look for next. I removed the evaporator fan and that inside coil is not cold all the way. It's barely cold on the top part. Fridge part works great

[@bclayton949]

My samsung RFG297HDRS freezer fan was not working (21 error code). Following your directions I was able to get to the 2 freezer fans and found them encased in ice😢 After getting rid of the ice, my freezer is working fine🙂 Thanks for your excellent videos on how to get to the problem areas of my Samsung refrigerator.

[@Vet-zj5lq]

Hey Ben, my Kenmore Elite model 795.71054.013 bottom freezer is not cold enough. Fans work, condenser is clean and compressor runs. Last time I checked with a thermometer and temperature would fluctuate from the twenties to -6. I opened the cover and evaporator had a little of ice formation on the top right. Any advice? Thanks

[@thomassnodgrass3681]

Hey I have model RF267AERS I think the defrost timer is solid state is the smaller inverter pcb or the larger pcb reaponsible for thw defrost timer function?

[@diysolaradventures7894]

One more question how long should it actually take for the bottom freezer part to reach its set temperature on a normal functioning freezer

[@publicmail2]

Next step don't buy a Samsung or LG

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Very true!

[@PAULMATA1]

Lol

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Don't buy those or a Traditional maytag/admiral, frigidaire/electrolux/ge/haier, bosch, fischer paykel or any unit that is based on the oem above (Kenmore). For Appliances Stick to Whirlpool or Whirlpool based(excluding the rotor stator "direct drive cabrio/bravos/oasis) for washers and dryers The belt drive units are more durable and easieer to repair. Otherwise stick to the old timer switch units)

[@fuckthisksksjjksdfjd]

What’s left? What should you buy then?

[@spinnymathingy3149]

@@fuckthisksksjjksdfjd here’s my advice (coming from a home appliance repairer, 37 years experience) Firstly don’t buy a kitchen or laundry product from a manufacture of TVs or electronics ect, Don’t buy too cheap Definitely don’t buy too expensive, the real expensive brands have nothing to offer the mid range priced brands don’t Look for a good warranty Keep in mind, whatever you buy won’t last forever

[@c.a.nationwide]

I love that extension on you drill. What is it.? Looks nice and girthy. I have so many extension that snap off.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

its just a Masterforce bit holder with an impact-rated philips head screwdriver. I am gonna goto power drills on all videos because after dealing with the POS bolts on this Samsung, I want to save myself some time from now on lol

[@tomthackston1442]

Might want to suggest a crevis tool and a brush on cleaning condenser coils.

[@badgoat899]

I'm getting 140 ohms on the brown wires, yellow wires are ok as per your chart. Samsung rf29. Gotta swap them both? Thanx.

[@kitch3876]

Are those plugs safe to unplug while the fridge is on? Not familiar with the type they are and wanted to check, thanks!

[@travisp168]

Great video. I followed the steps and my temp sensors (I had one by the coil and one on the ceiling if the fridge compartment) both read pretty accurate. I checked the voltage going to them and it was 4.8V and the voltage to my fan was 9.6V not 12V. My freezer thinks it is at 0F when it's actually 15-18F. Could low voltage be the issue?

[@edbauscher9949]

Mine is doing the same thing and no ice....what did todo to fix ? Ed 1:58

[@travisp168]

@@edbauscher9949 ended up getting a new fridge. I replaced some of the electronic boards and that didn't fix it either.

[@edbauscher9949]

Thanks Travis, I’ll let you know about where this going later. Ed

[@qtt323]

Hi Ben Can you please do a Electrolux washer video? How is Electrolux washer? Do you recommend? How is the product longevity? Please do a video on Electrolux. Thanks

[@mattstanley8471]

Thank you for this detailed video Ben, I have the same unit and followed your instructions to the letter. Nothing seemed amiss or was out of spec range and still the freezer will only chill to the upper cabinet temp of 36 even though the control display shows it attained -2 where I set it. What would you suggest I do next ?

[@mattstanley8471]

Also the compressor runs constantly….

[@jacobgranek8547]

Is the evaporator frosting all the way. Could be a gas leak or blockage

[@blt981]

I have the same trouble with my Samsung. No frost build up..what was wrong with yours. My refrigerator works fine my freezer causes ice Creme to melt etc

[@SolRayz]

Same here with my Samsung. Worst pos.

[@shaneo954]

Herman - you ever resolve your issue ? I have exact same issue and can’t resolve.

[@fix-it-right5187]

Hi Ben, should there be any water at the bottom of the coil that you're cleaning please? If not, I have some and how can I fix that?

[@thecapitalalliance]

Thank you for the great video. Wondering if you have any other ideas. My Samsung's freezer is too warm, but is making ice at the ice maker. I removed the back cover and cleaned the compressor fins, also removed the interior plastic panel to inspect the coils, and the coils have zero ice. Still, the freezer is too warm. Maybe the circulation fan is out?

[@hollytroyer2804]

I’m having the same issue. The middle drawer is warm too, but the main fridge as at correct temp.

[@hollytroyer2804]

I also changed out the temp sensor and it was going in the right direction, but the temp started to rise again about 12 hours in.

[@thecapitalalliance]

@@hollytroyer2804 We ended up having a very small freon leak.

[@fadi85sy]

What brand do you recommend I have samsung right now and this thing is driving me crazy Thanks

[@jima3129]

Hi Ben, can you go a little deeper on the freezer section? Ie: On my rfg 297 there are two fans on the freezer evap panel. The squirrel cage fan on the left blows air all the eay up to the ice maker on mine (yeah, i know, really stupid design) that 12v motor runs at 2950 rpm. The right freezer evap fan is a conventional 3 blade. It runs at 2520 rpm. I guess they thought the increased rpm would do the trick???😮 It is my understanding that the freezer had to be at least 0 deg F for the ice maker to operate. I think it must be very important to replace these 12v motors with the proper speed replacements. I think they seriously underpowered these fans, pushing very cold air upward is difficult, and the fans on these are whimpy as hell. I replaced both motors, the temp sensor, the defrost sensor, and the crappy weatherstripping around the squirrel cage air chute. Freezer is down to 8 deg F, but still no ice. I guess they are right on the 0 deg f for ice production. I see that the newer models have the ice fan right behind the ice maker tray. Good thing the same engineers didn't design the AM6. LOLOL

[@brettrichardson4881]

Is the samsung rf22a4121sr or Vissani MDBF18SS junk? Looking for 30 inch wide bottom freezer fridge

[@luisalthaus7249]

You can also clean the condenser coil with non flammable break cleaner at least once a year, make sure to unplug the unit before doing this cleaning also put a piece of cardboard under the fridge so you won't wet the floor.

[@jima3129]

I think that foaming evaporator coil cleaner might be a better choice here.

[@parvizavarankeshi4208]

Hi, I tested everything with multimeter but unfortunately my refrigerator is working good for a few hours and then tripping the GFCI outlet , do you know what I should check?? I watched your other video for error codes but there is no error codes. I checked other circuits too.

[@yount589]

Still having trouble with mine. Freezer wasn’t froze up, and was also empty. I cleaned coils and the fan is working. The fridge works great, but the freezer and middle drawer are not working at all.

[@craigster750]

Ben, nice video. The problem with mine is that it seems like it is stuck in defrost mode. The fan is working fine, but no frost on the coil and close to room temp. Any idea how to test too see if the defrost timer might be stuck?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

There is no defrost timer on a Samsung refrigerator. Its on the board. You could unplug it, let the caps drain for 1-2 minutes then plug it back in to see if it resets anything.

[@craigster750]

@@bensappliancesandjunk Thank you so much for the response (glad to see you accept tips!). One last question if you don't mind. If the coil inside the freezer is not cooling at all, does it pay to check the other components in the video (Thermostat/Thermalfuse/Dirt on Condensor coil)? The fact that the freezer went from cooling fine to not cooling at all leads me to believe this might be a PCB issue.

[@MrTurdFurgeson]

@@craigster750 My motto is always to check the cheap things first. Rule out all of those items you mentioned, and if none of them solve the issue, then the inverter/PCB is likely the issue. To confirm this, you'd want to find where you should be getting outgoing voltage from the board to the compressor, and see if there's any voltage. or, check for voltage at the compressor itself. If you don't see the right voltage going to it (its an inverter, so that may vary by model, check the compressor as it should have the data) then its absolutely the PCB.

[@dalepaul53]

I measured the evaporator thermostat and got a reading of 0.2 ohms at room temperature. Is this correct. TIA

[@caddi70]

I have a similar fridge. Freezer stopped working. I'm pretty mechanical. Dumb question though. Can I work on the bottom while the normal fridge works on top?

[@denverkenney2203]

Great video!! I have this same unit. The fridge portion is working perfectly fine but the freezer isn’t even trying to get cold. Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

[@piphoto]

I just came home from a two week vacation and found the same situation as you! Is your freezer temp blinking as 0 degrees like mine is?

[@xincai951]

@@piphotoany fix? Same issue

[@douglasballard8375]

I just investigated the components in the lower exterior rear portion of the fridge and mine was caked in a solid layer of dirt, cleaned with my vacuum hose attachment and waiting to see if the problem has been resolved.

[@karidodson3461]

@@douglasballard8375 we’re you able to fix the issue?

[@douglasballard8375]

@@karidodson3461 no the issue worsened, freezer eventually went out as well. Took like 6 weeks to get Samsung to reimburse us, got an LG as a replacement and it has worked exceptionally. I will not be purchasing from Samsung anytime in the foreseeable future.

[@druiz607]

Hi Ben, thanks for the great videos! I fixed my fridge and added the additional heater as you showed. Also replaced the board and only then the heater came on with forced defrost. It's working fine but now I'm getting error code F1g - F-DEF.-Heater Error. And there is a new continuous motor-like noise that stops when I open the freezer. Any ideas? Can it be ice around the fan just like up there in the fridge section?

[@saravananthirumalai6257]

Great Video! Thanks a ton. Question, there was ice build up exactly as shown in the video (3:30 min). Both of the fans work. Switched of the refrigerator to defrost. Now, should I inspect the sensor and heating element to see if it works? or just clearing the ice should be enough?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Yes. You want to test the defrost, preferably through forced defrost, to confirm the defroster system (sensor+heater) work. If you clear the ice off just by allowing it to warm up, it'll solve the problem but come back in 3-4 weeks. You want to make sure that system can work and will clear the ice off by itself. If it can't, the bad part needs replaced because its supposed to defrost every 24-48hrs without you knowing.

[@c.a.nationwide]

That error code chart with the red light is handy.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Not easy to find a good chart online, IMO

[@zx1100a1]

Ben, my Samsung French door fridge/freezer stopped working. The refrigerator hold 34° the freezer is 70°. I just started getting error code 21 E and 40 E. The seal is fine as far as I can tell. I had a technician come out and he replace the logic board and some sensor. He didn’t touch the ice maker sensor as far as I know or the fan. Since he left, nothing has changed except the ice in the door that was operating normally has stopped working. Everything I have read says the lower ice sensor and/or the freezer fan are at fault. Any suggestions?

[@outdoorlifemaine6691]

hot point is the way to go

[@vdoniel]

My Samsung rf220nctasr looks like this one. My first problem was the icemaker stopped making ice and I heard a lot of noise from the fan. Within a few days the refrigerator wasn't cooling. The freezer was full and all food was frozen so I wasn't sure if it was freezing or not. After watching this I was pretty sure it needed to defrost. I unplugged it and took all the food out. I cleaned the coils and drain tube.I also took out the shelves and drawers and cleaned all of them. I left it unplugged 24 hrs. Then plugged it in. I put a thermometer in the fridge and in the freezer. I didn't open the doors. After 3hrs 45 min I heard the ice dump. I opened it and the refrigerator was 38° and freezer -0°. Yay. I can cancel the repair appointment I scheduled. The repairman was booked up and it was going to be 2 weeks before he could come. I had been freezing a lot of vegetables from our garden and I believe I had to much in there it was packed to the top. Thanks Ben for your great video.

[@whatthefunction9140]

Having this exact issue. Same model

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Hope the ideas help!

[@brucerowley2448]

Hey Ben 2 problems...I have a set up like the frig in your video..#1) the bottom ice maker works until it runs about 2 days then no ice until I unplug the unit and let it thaw out..after I plug it back in it makes ice foe about 2 days then quits..someone told me the heaters weren't workinh..woukd this be a repairman job or a dying job..#2) I recently got this frig back and the light switch in the frig was staying on all the time...the switch was broke off at the holder facing...I screwed around with it by putting a metal screw in where the plastic push button was to try to turn the lights off when I shut the doir...ya..my bad..the light went out but the freezer light still work..do is there a fuse in that back panel that controls the light in the frig? I final got a new light switch for the frig..but don't want to screw up something else or even the switch trying to put it back together...it took me 3 months to get this switch seeing the frig is around 10 years old...thanks for anything you can help with..I believe I'll call the service gues about the heaters for the bottom ice maket....Bruce

[@diysolaradventures7894]

What if your evaporator coil in the freezer part is not getting cold at all but the top evaporator in the refrigerator gets cold & the compressor is running how do i get the bottom evaporator to get cold ?

[@samditto]

There are no samsung workers in my area so i hope this will work

[@c.a.nationwide]

This is amazing compared to the tech line support you get from Samsung. I can’t understand a darn thing they say half the time.

[@sucka231]

I had no ice build up in my freezer. I replaced the temp sensor and defrost sensor with no luck in getting the freezer to temp. Both EVAP and comp fans are working, compressor coil is clean. The board has a solid red light which means no error. Fridge temp is ok. Any ideas why my freezer is not cold at all?

[@jima3129]

I have the exact same problem fridge is fine, freezer is cold but not like it should be at 0 deg f. Ice maker not making ice. I installed new ice maker. My old GE in the basement saved my food. It's as cold as a well diggers ass in Jan. I should have remembered that not once did I see a fridge during my stay in Thailand during the war, except at the chow hall. We in the US have been making refrigerators since Christ was a corporal. Moral: Buy American. Better yet, buy OLD AMERICAN and refurb it.

[@danielreeves4799]

With the defrost heater I get continuity but I'm getting 0.0 or 0.3 is that ok

[@marilynstenerson3169]

What refrigerator should we buy? How do we know what to buy before we buy it?

[@christiandharma4116]

Great video! I'm currently adding a secondary heater to my Samsung fridge upper because of icing. Everything is defrosted, no cooling problem in freezer. Do you think it's worth pulling off freezer cover to inspect? Or just leave it & open up if I run into problem?

[@user-hu4lh6hg5j]

my freezer workk too much all thte top part are completly froze it look like the trapp do not work ok sometime still open and make lot of nois how i can clean it or replace it 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 THANKS

[@jesusyeshuaelelyonelshadai6295]

I have a Samsung bad temp sensor still won't freezer everything is super clean.. I notice in the evaporator the top line freezes idk why next to temp sensor.. on full cold it gets to 45degrees.

[@homie817x]

does your samsung fridge have a ceiling temp sensor in the freezer?

[@ms.dorcely1028]

Hi Ben, what should I do if my fan is not running from my diagnose? Thanks.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Check vdc and ohms on fan

[@mib20000]

Hi Ben . I have the same samsung fridge and ever since I got it a year ago it does not want to cool to the 35 deg I set it to. The fridge says its at 35 deg but I put an thermometer inside and it stays at 39-41 deg. I had a Samsung call out a tec 6 months ago and he replaced the board and the panel inside the fridge with the fan on it. it worked for a while and the thermometer was going from 34 deg to 40 deg. now Im out of the samsung 1 year warranty but I have a best buy warranty. I was wondering if you had any insite on this issue. Oh and I looked at the door seals and I didnt see anything like gaps. The freezer works fine.

[@shawnpritchett9858]

I have a Maytag MFD2562VEMO (French door bottom mount). This refrigerator is not cooling properly. The temp in the freezer is reading 28 degrees and the Refrigerator is reading 39 degrees. I have checked the capacitor and compressor, both of course are kicking on. I had the thing unplugged and cleaned out…so it was warm and it started to cool down when I plugged it in, but will not go any further in temp on the freezer especially on the fast cool setting. There is a slight sluggish noise (no high pitch noise…just a sluggish noise, like weak groan noise) coming from the freezer section and refrigerator is constantly running. No major ice build up on back of the wall. Any suggestions?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

I'd check ice on coils inside the back of freezer. Either it's built up and you can't see, or there's no frost at all indicating low refrigerant.