If ice is building up in your freezer or if your freezer is getting too warm on the defrost cycle you may need to replace the bi-metal thermostat.
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This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Samsung.
Part# DA47-00243K replaces these:
AP4403832, DA47-00243B, DA47-00243C, DA47-00243J
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José Luis Abregú
July 23, 2019
Da47-00243k
Is the bimetallic sensor open or closed at room temperature
For model number Rb29ferndww
Hello Jose, thank you for your question. The Bi-Metal Defrost Thermostat should be open at room temperature.
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Sam
February 15, 2018
Is this the thermostat i need for my refrigerator? The refrigerator is freezing.
For model number Rf28hmedbsr/aa
Hello Sam, thank you for your question. That thermostat is compatible part for your appliance. If the fridge section is freezing I would suggest checking the temperature sensors as well as the damper assembly to make sure it is opening and closing properly. It may be allowing too much cold air into the fridge section. I hope this helps!
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Jean
April 23, 2018
Ice build up on the refrigerator make it not cooling
For model number RF26HFENDSR/aa
Hi Jean, Thank you for the question. I suggest testing the defrost thermostat, PartSelect Number: PS4140510. The best way to do this is to remove the thermostat from the refrigerator so you can control the temperature of the sensor. You can let the sensor warm up to room temperature. With the sensor warmed up to room temperature the sensor should read approximately 6.2K Ohms at 68°F. With the thermistor submerged is a glass full of ice water, the sensor should be very close to 32°F which should read approximately 16.3K Ohms. If the values that you are getting are far off from these readings, then the sensor is bad and should be replaced. Hope this helps!
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Tony
June 27, 2019
Refrigerator works but the bottom freezer doesn't i replaced theda47 00243k defrost bimetal thermostat oem part for Samsung refrigerator and Samsung da32 10104n refrigerator temperature sensor genuine original equipment reset the frig and let run overnight and still nothing. I really need help in figuring out whats wrong. I would appreciate help and selling me the part i need thanks tony
For model number RF263TEASG
Hello Tony, thank you for your question. Usually this issue is a result of a problem with the defrost cycle in the unit. We would recommend testing the heater, evaporator fan motor, condenser fan motor, temperature control and main control board. I hope this helps!
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Robert
August 20, 2019
My refrigerator is frozen and the fan does not work when it happen.
For model number RF28HMEDBSR
Hello Robert, Thank you for the question. I suggest testing the Bi-Metal Defrost Thermostat PartSelect Number PS4140510. The best way to do this is to remove the thermostat from the refrigerator so you can control the temperature of the sensor. You can let the sensor warm up to room temperature. With the sensor warmed up to room temperature the sensor should read approximately 6.2K Ohms at 68°F. With the thermistor submerged is a glass full of ice water, the sensor should be very close to 32°F which should read approximately 16.3K Ohms. If the values that you are getting are far off from these readings, then the sensor is bad and should be replaced. Hope this helps!
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Kevin
November 14, 2021
My ice maker works great when I defrost with heat. After two weeks it stops. I have read the previous answers which are a great help but I am not finding where the defrost temp sensor or the heater are located. Any guidance is appreciated
For model number RF263BEAESG
Hello Kevin, Thank you for the question. The Defrost Thermostat and Heater are located towards the bottom of the evaporator Coils. We hope this helps!
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Brad
February 3, 2022
Both the fridge and freezer are 65 degrees. This happened suddenly. The compressor and fan are both operating. What could be the issue?
Hi Brad,
Thank you for your question. If the fresh food and freezer sections of your refrigerator are too warm, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which one is causing the issue. We have included a link that you may reference on the parts that cause this and how to inspect and test them. Once you have determined the part you need, please feel free to call customer service. We are open 7 days a week and anyone will be happy to assist you. We look forward to hearing from you!
My freezer is not cooling while the refrigerator cools. The freezer fan works, evaporator coil has no frost, defrost sensor is working.
For model number RF323TEDBSRAA
Hello John, thank you for reaching out. Based on our understanding of the issue, we would recommend replacing the freezer temperature sensor, part number PS4138666. It senses the temperature inside the freezer and sends information to the electronic control. Glad to be of assistance!
