Ted J Takoma Park , MD March 27, 2021 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RF217ACPN/XAA-00 Samsung Refrigerator Rf217acpn/Xaa-00: The old spring broke on my French door's flapper. How to replace Refrigerator French Door Flapper Spring. I installed the new spring. It took 15 seconds, and works perfectly. NOTE: the model I have had the spring housing on the outside, and there was no need to remove the flapper ("mullion") and open it. Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes