Jim November 15, 2018 for Model Number Samsung RB215ABBP Refrigerator My Samsung RB215ABBP Freezer Temperature display usually reads 80 degrees and sometimes overnight drops down into the 70's, but the freezer and it's contents are fine, as are the ice cubes it's making. There is a sensor attached to a fat part of the aluminum tubing behind the back wall. Is that the likely culprit?
1 Answer Jim You will need to test the sensor in the freezer. How to Check Sensor Resistances Accurately Make ice slurry. To do this, fill a cup with ice (preferably crushed), then add water and a teaspoon of salt to make a slush. Mix thoroughly and allow to sit for 2 to 3 minutes. This will give you a 32*F reference. Now, lower the sensor into the mixture and leave for about 1 minute, then check the resistance. It should be very close to 13,300 ohms. Before reinstalling the sensor, be sure to rinse it with fresh water and dry it. Read More...
Lenny S May 30, 2018 for Model Number RSG309AARS/XAA-0002 My ice cream and frozen breads are soft, is this caused by a bad freezer temp sensor? The fridge works fine.
1 Answer Lenny, You will want to check to make sure that the condenser fan is running and make sure that the condenser coils are clean. If the fan stops or the coils are dirty it could cause an elevated temperature in the freezer compartment causing the ice cream to be soft. If the fan is running and the coils are clean then check to make sure that the setting on the freezer for this unit is set for -2 degrees. If it is then test the thermistor to make sure that it is good. at -2 degrees, test at the control board for a resistance of about 30K ohms of resistance. The connector you will test on the control board will be the CN30 connector and will test from the ground Pin 4 to Pin 5 which is the freezer sensor. You will want to disconnect the connector from the unit when testing. Read More...
Brenda April 13, 2018 for Model Number RS261MDRS Freezer is defrosting a little too much. This is causing the ice to melt just enough to make it clump together?
1 Answer Brenda, You will want to check the defrost sensor to make sure that it is good. If it is good then this will be a faulty main control board. Read More...
Josef February 06, 2018 for Model Number RS21KPMS I received a Defrost Sensor DA32-10105R. Does this Sensor fit into my fridge not freezer department!
1 Answer Sorry Josef. The model number RS21KPMS is an international model and we can not look up the location of this part or tell you if it will work for your model. Thank you. Read More...
Allison January 11, 2018 for Model Number RB217ABPN/XAA Fridge and freezer temps displaying normally but inside feels warm. Once unplugged and plugged back in, actual temp displays and is too warm. Cools down and stays good for about a day and happens again.
1 Answer Allison, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty main control board that is sticking in defrost. Read More...
Delmar October 17, 2017 for Model Number RB1955sw/xaa where is the freezer temperature sensor located?is it the same sensor as the defrost sensor on the lower part of the evaporator?thx
1 Answer Delmar, At the top of the freezer compartment or on the back wall there will be a cover in which the thermistor should be located in one of these 2 locations. It will not be the same as the defrost sensor. Read More...
Nikhil June 16, 2017 for Model Number RF197ACRS/XAA The fresh food part of the fridge has not been able to maintain the temperature. The evaporator coil, when checked, has had a lot of ice and frost build up. In the past I have manually defrosted 3-4 times and cleared the drin but it repeats every month. I checked the defrost sensor and at room temperature the resistance was 5.1 ohm. The heater and the bimetal assembly has a resistance of 500 kohm or so and had continuity. The thermal fuse on the side of the evaporator coil had a resistance of 550 kohm. Is there anything else to verify or do be done to consider that the circuit board is the cause?? Thanks
1 Answer Nikhil. Based on the readings that you are getting then this issue will be a faulty main control board with everything checking ok. Read More...
Conrad May 30, 2017 for Model Number Defy F640 I have a Defy F 640 double door fridge freezer. When I switch it on it works perfect, then after a minute or two the freezer side starts going off and on the after a while steady again then start switching off and on. I have tested the temp sensor it gives me 15.58 k ohm and the vapor sensor gives me 16.50 k ohm. Just want to know if it can be the sensors or the PC board or is there something else that could be wrong?
1 Answer Conrad, the Defy f640 is a product we have no parts or service information on. But based on your post information and description, the sensors would be the least likely issue, and it would most likely be a fault in the PC board. Read More...
Mike April 30, 2017 Hello, my samsung icemaker only work when i push the test button in order for the ice tray to rotate and dump the ice and refill it with water. Does this mean that the sensor is not working on the ice tray? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Mike. It sounds like the icemaker is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit. Read More...
Judy April 16, 2017 for Model Number Samsung Side by Side I have one of the lemon Samsung models that does not drain on the freezer side and I have to go the blow dryer route about every 3 weeks or so. I just changed the defrost sensor. My question is since I have to go in so often, does it make any difference if I do not replace the six screws that hold the back panel on over the coils? The panel is plugged in, but is it really necessary to be tight? It just saves time.
1 Answer Judy, As long as the panel is in there and not falling out then it would not be necessary to put the screws back in. You may want to pull the unit out and check to make sure that the cap on the drain is not plugged up. Read More...