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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement DA32-10104N
Samsung Refrigerator Evaporator Temperature Sensor Replacement DA32-10104N
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$44.94Estimated Savings
$112.5005:16
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator temperature sensor on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the evaporator coils are freezing over.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the evaporator temperature sensor in the Samsung refrigerator,
2
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, and a 10 millimeter socket.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Open the freezer drawer and remove both baskets.
5
Use the 10 millimeter socket to unthread the two screws securing the left drawer front support bracket to the rail.
6
Unthread the two screws securing the right support bracket to the rail as well.
7
Tilt the drawer front forward, then lift up to remove.
8
Use the small flathead screwdriver to detach the retaining pin securing the gear shaft.
9
Slide the gear shaft to the right to remove.
10
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the evaporator cover.
11
Pull the cover outward from the bottom to detach.
12
Disconnect the evaporator fan motor wire connector to fully remove the cover.
13
Cut the zip tie bundling the defrost heater component wires together.
14
Remove the two retainers securing the main wire connectors.
15
Disconnect the bottom wire connector connecting the temperature sensor wires, then remove the old sensor from its holder.
16
To install the new evaporator temperature sensor, insert it into the holder.
17
Connect the wire connector and slide on the two retainers.
18
Use a new zip tie to bundle the wires together.
19
Reinstall the evaporator fan cover by first connecting the wire connector.
20
Realign the top edge of the cover first, then press the bottom into place.
21
Re-thread the two mounting screws.
22
Reinstall the gear shaft by inserting the end of the shaft with the retaining pin hole in the right side gear first, then insert the opposite end of the shaft into the left side gear.
23
Snap the retaining pin into place to secure the shaft.
24
Reinstall the drawer front by aligning the support bracket tabs with the slots on the rails.
25
Thread and tighten the left and right side screws to secure the brackets to the rails.
26
Replace the two baskets.
27
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the evaporator temperature sensor on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the evaporator coils are freezing over.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the evaporator temperature sensor in the Samsung refrigerator,
2
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver, a small flathead screwdriver, and a 10 millimeter socket.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Open the freezer drawer and remove both baskets.
5
Use the 10 millimeter socket to unthread the two screws securing the left drawer front support bracket to the rail.
6
Unthread the two screws securing the right support bracket to the rail as well.
7
Tilt the drawer front forward, then lift up to remove.
8
Use the small flathead screwdriver to detach the retaining pin securing the gear shaft.
9
Slide the gear shaft to the right to remove.
10
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the evaporator cover.
11
Pull the cover outward from the bottom to detach.
12
Disconnect the evaporator fan motor wire connector to fully remove the cover.
13
Cut the zip tie bundling the defrost heater component wires together.
14
Remove the two retainers securing the main wire connectors.
15
Disconnect the bottom wire connector connecting the temperature sensor wires, then remove the old sensor from its holder.
16
To install the new evaporator temperature sensor, insert it into the holder.
17
Connect the wire connector and slide on the two retainers.
18
Use a new zip tie to bundle the wires together.
19
Reinstall the evaporator fan cover by first connecting the wire connector.
20
Realign the top edge of the cover first, then press the bottom into place.
21
Re-thread the two mounting screws.
22
Reinstall the gear shaft by inserting the end of the shaft with the retaining pin hole in the right side gear first, then insert the opposite end of the shaft into the left side gear.
23
Snap the retaining pin into place to secure the shaft.
24
Reinstall the drawer front by aligning the support bracket tabs with the slots on the rails.
25
Thread and tighten the left and right side screws to secure the brackets to the rails.
26
Replace the two baskets.
27
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Temperature Sensor
$44.94
Total$0.00
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