Paul F New Derry , PA March 25, 2018 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RS261MDWP/XAA Was freezing things up the fridge side Damper door was broken super glued the shaft part back together. I put in the new sensors,Evaporator Fan Motor, fan blade. I couldn't find the thermal fuse top plug had a red jumper wire. Its working right now. ( Fridge tem. 40 Freezer 0) Probably gonna put a new motor-Damper in it. don't know how long the glue will hold. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Thomas O Lindenhurst , NY February 05, 2017 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RS261MDWP/XAA Freezer and refriderator not cold enough found evaporator in freezer completely frozen over with ice Replaced open (blown) Thermo Fuse Assy located in the evaporator located inside the freezer section, inside the panel. This prevented the heater element from getting power during the automatic defrost cycles and therefore not melting the ice build-up on the evaporator. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 2+ hours Tools: Screwdrivers
Pamela Z La Crosse , WI September 08, 2017 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RS261MDWP/XAA Frig too cold (25°). My husband replaced temp sensors and frig temp is normal. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Benjamin M Sioux City , IA January 02, 2022 Appliance: Model SAMSUNG? The freezer couldn't cool due to frozen temperature sensor. Removed all panels, de-iced, due to over stuffing the freezer with food, don't over fill freezer, it cuts off circulation and freezes up. REPLACED Temperature sensors and works great ?? Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers