Linda P for Model Number RS261MDRS Samsung Refrigerator intermittently fails to cool. Temperatures typically range between 36-40 but occasionally go as high as 48. All fans seem to be operational and the coils are clean. (You can hear the defrost fan running) freezer remains around 3 degrees.
Answer Linda, Some of these models have defrost issues and they do not clear the ice built up in the defrost allotted time. We will send you a service sheet on how to address this issue. Its simply moving a sensor to a different refrigerant line to allow a longer defrost. When ice is present in the coils the airflow suffers and reults in warmer temps. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, February 4, 2020