B L Lahaina , HI March 10, 2015 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RFG297AARS/XAA My samsung french door bottom freezer (model rfg297aars) was leaking into the refrigerator & pooling under the deli drawer Repair required removing all of the interior drawers & shelves and the interior back panel. There you will find the defrost heater. Behind the defrost heater is a metal plate as well as one on the back of the front interior cover. Both were corroded and in need of replacement. I ordered Samsung part #’s AP5577767, plate drain & AP5587916, evaporator plate and replaced both. Read More... 16 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Yale S Blaine , WA July 03, 2016 Samsung fridge that was leaking water under the vegetable keepers I replace the drain plate and I add some aluminum to extend into the drain to ensure it melts the ice blockage into the drain. Read More... 4 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Thomas G Godfrey , IL December 21, 2025 Appliance: Samsung Refrigerator RF268ABRS/XAA-0000 Water was appearing on top of crisper shelf Replaced both plates - evaporator shield with drain and evaporator plate insert. Used your video which helped greatly. Thanks for the video for this repair. Also used aluminum tape for this repair. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers