How to replace a Samsung refrigerator temperature sensor

Is your Samsung refrigerator not cooling like it used to? The culprit could be a faulty temperature sensor, leading to poor defrosting and diminished cooling performance. Don’t worry—repairing it is easier than you think, and we’ve got a detailed how-to video just below to guide you through every step!

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The temperature sensor on a Samsung refrigerator monitors conditions inside the fridge and signals when defrosting is needed. If this sensor fails, cooling performance can suffer. Replacing this part is simple and restores accurate temperature regulation.

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What you’ll need

• Samsung Temperature Sensor Part (#DA32-10104N) – Confirm this part number is right for your model.
• Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers
• Putty Knife
• Side Cutters
• Zip Tie

Safety precautions

When working on any appliance, remember to keep safety first. Here are some tips to keep in mind: 

• Always power off and unplug your appliance or switch off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or replacement work. This keeps you safe by preventing any risk of injury from electric shock.
• Wear insulated work gloves to protect your hands from sharp metal parts, pinching hazards and debris.
• Take your time and don’t rush while working to prevent accidents and personal injuries.
• Work in a well-lit area so you can clearly see and access the interior parts.
• Clear your workspace of clutter and other obstacles. Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Never work on internal parts with bare wet hands. Make sure the work area is completely dry.
• Check your user manual to see if there are specific installation or safety instructions for your part or appliance. 
• Be gentle when handling or removing parts. Excessive force might damage the appliance or cause injury.
• Wear safety glasses when working with chemicals, dust or cleaning large debris to prevent injury. 
• If the appliance has recently been used, give it plenty of time for any heating parts to cool down before working on it. 
• Take pictures or make a note of wiring terminals or other connections before disconnecting to prevent any problems with reassembly.
• When working with wires, avoid touching any exposed wires or terminals. If you need to touch a wire, use a non-conductive tool or wear insulating gloves to prevent electrical shock.

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Clear out the refrigerator interior

1. Take out the vegetable crisper drawers from the bottom by pulling them out fully and then lifting them up.
2. Lift up the front of the shelves to detach them from the rear hooks and slide out.
3. Press the release tabs on the vegetable drawer cover and lift up to remove it.

Remove the rear access panel

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the rear access panel.
2. Take off the panel and set it aside carefully.
3. Also, remove the center shelf support bracket.

Removing this panel exposes the evaporator housing.

Detach the evaporator cover

1. Unplug the two wiring harness connectors by pressing in on their tabs and pulling.
2. Insert a putty knife into the cover’s side slots to release the locking tabs.
3. Pull the bottom of the cover out, then lift up to fully remove it.

With the cover detached, you can now access the temperature sensor.

Remove the old temperature sensor

1. Unplug the sensor’s wire connector by pressing in the side tabs and pulling.
2. Use side cutters to clip off the plastic zip tie bundling the sensor wires.
3. Remove the sensor from its plastic mounting bracket.
4. Detach the wire holder securing the harness if needed.

The old sensor is now removed and ready to be replaced.

Install the new Samsung sensor

1. Insert the sensor probe into its plastic mounting bracket, angled in the same direction.
2. Plug the sensor’s wire connector into the port, ensuring it clicks into place.
3. Zip-tie the sensor wires together to keep them organized.
4. Route wires properly to avoid pinching or straining.

With the new sensor installed, reassemble the refrigerator components.

Reassemble the refrigerator

1. Replace the evaporator cover, align the tabs, and plug in all connectors firmly.
2. Reattach the rear access panel with its four screws.
3. Insert the center shelf support bracket.
4. Return the shelves and vegetable drawers to their positions.
5. Verify proper temperature before returning food to the fridge.

That completes this DIY refrigerator temperature sensor replacement. With the accurate new part installed, your Samsung fridge can once again reliably maintain cooling temperatures.

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More information

We hope this article helped you replace the temperature sensor DA32-10104N on your Samsung refrigerator. If you’d like to watch the full repair, you can do so here.

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