How To Fix a Samsung Refrigerator Lower Ice Maker With Error Code 33E

In this video I’ll walk you through the steps I took to fix error code 33E and get my Samsung lower ice maker working again. These steps are performed on a Samsung Refrigerator model: RF263TEAESG/AA-01.
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[@EricSmith-ut9vc]

I don’t want to overstate this, but this may be the most clear and helpful KZbin video I’ve ever used. You are my hero!

[@DIY-Saver]

Thanks; I'm glad it was useful.

[@barotraumabruce4245]

You are not wrong on your assessment!

[@kenchristyh]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Our upper ice maker has been broken for years, then the bottom ice maker died a few weeks ago. We looked at new fridges, but everything we liked was $3000 or more. After watching your video & ordering the hundred-dollar part, we are back making ice again after about an hour's worth of work. Our heater tube was so frozen we had to take the hair dryer to it and pull the old tube out with pliers, Thanks for helping us limp our garbage Sansung appliance along for a a few more years,

[@DIY-Saver]

I'm happy to hear my video was helpful. Take a look a my channel and you'll see a video which may help get your upper ice maker working again too.

[@cadyleigh2494]

This is the best DIY video ever! Haven’t had ice in over a year and finally got fed up with it and searched to figure out the issue. I’m a 30 year old woman and I was able to get this done in20 min!

[@DIY-Saver]

Excellent, I'm glad my video helped and are enjoying cold beverages again. 😀

[@EmilyKelly-k9c]

Super helpful step-by-step. Clear instructions, good pacing. Thank you!

[@DIY-Saver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leahpeene7365]

This is by far the best instructional video I have ever used. Excellent, thank you so much.

[@DIY-Saver]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HD-sx9jb]

Thank you sir for this detailed video instructions. I completed this job in about 20mins. Now I have ice again. 🎉

[@DIY-Saver]

You're welcome. I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

You are the best step by step clear DIY instructions. I would not be surprised if you are a top notch engineer, or even a computer engineer in life . Thank you for taking your time to make this video

[@DIY-Saver]

Thanks, I hope it helped. I worked in IT. But I often thought that I should have been an engineer. 😃

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

@@DIY-Saver I’m a former computer scientist and used to work for Lexmark international. Then I decided to fulfill my childhood dream of being in medical field and went back to pharmacy school 😄. Troubleshooting and attention to detail is needed in hospital pharmacy nowadays. The amount of IT and computerized order sets and procedures is over the roof . There are just as many pharmacist working as hospital IT support team . Helping Nurses , Doctors and other pharmacist running the hospital electronic ordering system smoothly. Understanding and articulating your problem logically is 50 % of the solution. My computer science prof always said regarding our fundamental programming classes . That advice is worth its weight in gold 😄

[@cargo4741]

Very nice job. Clear, concise instructions. Video direction was clear and spot on. Thank you.

[@DIY-Saver]

Thanks for your response. I'm glad the video was helpful!

[@kennethkennedy7173]

The samsung repair people would only warranty and repair the upper ice maker , not the bottom one? Thank you so much for making this video. Omg I can have ice in the bottom tray now. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@DIY-Saver]

Glad to help, thanks for visiting my channel! ☺️

[@eric271ful]

Great video. It really helped us to get our freezer to start producing ice. I like how you made it step-by-step, and very easy to understand.

[@DIY-Saver]

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your feedback.

[@ToddFelmly]

Just noticed my Samsung side-by-side wasn't making ice in the lower ice maker. You could hear it going through its cycle but the tray wouldn't fill with water. Pulled the power and 33E showed up. Put that into Google and your video showed up. Excellent step by step tutorial. Going to order the part soon and get it fixed. Thank you!

[@DIY-Saver]

Excellent! That's why I make videos.

[@madgemccoy4695]

Thanks for your video, I got same error code so now I know what to order. Great video and thanks for the extra tips.

[@DIY-Saver]

You're welcome; I'm glad you found the video helpful.

[@mrgice3]

Great video but I barely got the top drawer out and now I cannot get it back in. Looks like yours has significantly more room than mine.

[@DIY-Saver]

During normal use, I found the drawer pulls out so far and then stops. But with a little extra force the drawer will actually pull even further out. I suspect this may be what's going on in your case.

[@ShaNya-hz3vk]

I just bought the same model fridge can you show how to fill the ice maker...

[@DIY-Saver]

Hi ShaNya-hz3vk, Assuming the water line is connected and turned on, and the ice makers are enable, it's not clear what the issue may be. I suggest watching the videos on my channel and if none of them appear to be the issue then you may want to contact an appliance repair man.

[@tysonbaker2814]

Thank you , your half man half amazing!!!

[@DIY-Saver]

Thanks! Glad I was able to help.

[@j1mee]

At 5:26 on the video when you're putting in the new water filler tube assembly, I noticed you did not have to plug in the plug on the end? It appears you just slid in the replacement part. Can you please confirm?

[@DIY-Saver]

Correct, you'll make the connection inside the freezer. Watch the video starting at 6:30.

[@j1mee]

@@DIY-Saver Yes Sir, I see it now! Thank you so much! Great video!!

[@aprilprovost5268]

I have a dual ice maker and neither one of them are working. Lakewood working with my husband replace the heater clip. I'll try to reset it and sometimes comes up 33 error

[@carlettotalks]

What’s name of the part ? I can’t seem to find it online ….. :(

[@DIY-Saver]

Hi carlettotalks, here's the link to the part. amzn.to/3UhkOFG

[@qwiksilverws6]

Awesome video! I'm getting error code 33E but it's the top ice maker not working. The lower ice maker works. Will replacing this heater fix the top ice maker or is there a separate heater for the top ice maker and if so, do you know the part #? My model is RF323TEDBSR/AA.

[@DIY-Saver]

Hi qwiksilver, Please keep in mind that I'm NOT an Appliance Technician and don't have all the answers. I assume the top ice maker has a heater; but I have no experience replacing it. If it does have a heater, I have to believe it has a different part number. I recommend researching it further or contacting an appliance repair company. Best wishes on your repairs and please come back and share what you find.

[@qwiksilverws6]

@DIY-Saver Thanks! I spoke to Samsung and unfortunately with my specific model you cannot replace just the heater on the top ice maker, the entire auger assembly needs replaced. Part number is DA97-12540G.

[@willstrickland7894]

If the ice maker is not being used can the plug for the heater be left unplugged and the error code stay off?

[@DIY-Saver]

Sorry, I don't have the answer for this question. You can either try it or consult an appliance technician.

[@orsonkingsley6827]

What is the part number for the ice maker

[@DIY-Saver]

The replacement part for my lower ice maker assembly is DA97-07603B. But this appears to be an updated part number. I recommend going to an online replacement parts site (e.g. partsdr.com) and use their "Does this fit my model?" feature to verify that it fits your fridge. Hope this helps.

[@ginnygansen6345]

our ice maker, fills with water, produces ice cubes, but does not dump them. When i hit the reset button, it goes through the motion of dumping the cubes, refilling with water, then has a 2 tone beep and does not cycle again until i hit the reset again suggestions welcome?

[@DIY-Saver]

Try unplugging the refrigerator for 5 minutes and plug it back in, to see if a reset helps.

[@spiritofMongan]

excellent video T Y

[@DIY-Saver]

YW, happy to hear it was helpful.

[@windsurfertx1]

Best part is no part, at 5:20

[@DIY-Saver]

Yes, most likely a cost cutting redesign.

[@bigd8812]

I have no error code. Crap still not working. Top and bottom ice maker. Samsung suck. Yes my water line works fine. 😡

[@DIY-Saver]

I did replace my lower ice maker once. The top ice maker is another issue. I have to defrost it about once every 3 months. It's a long drawn out process since I discovered it has an ice build-up on the inside of the ice maker. I've found that I actually have to disconnect the power after defrosting to get the upper ice maker to start working again.