If it only shows up sometimes this also indicates that it is intermittent and perhaps this is why the freezer only fails occasionally and is not evident at other times.
Here's a link to the [http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-DA32-00006S.aspx?model=RFG297HDRS/XAA|part]. It is taken from this [http://www.samsungparts.com/partslist.aspx?Catalog=Parts_and_Accessories&Category=RFG297HDRS%2fXAA|supplier's website]. It is shown only to give you an idea of the cost of the part. There may be other suppliers that suit you better. Just search for ''RFG297HDRS/XAA defrost sensor'' to get results.
Unfortunately the supplier’s website doesn’t show the location of the defrost sensor in the refrigerator, (and it isn’t even mentioned as a part on other supplier’s websites) so if you do go with the supplier mentioned, contact them and ask if they know the exact location of the sensor.
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In most refrigerators the defrost sensor is close to the evaporator unit as its’ function is to stop the evaporator getting too warm (or even hot) when the refrigerator is in the auto defrost mode, by signalling to the control board to stop the auto defrost mode and restart the compressor to cool the refrigerator back down again. The evaporator unit is located behind a panel on the ''inside of the freezer compartment'' at the back, as shown in this [https://www.appliancepartspros.com/freezer-parts-for-samsung-rfg297hdrs-xaa-0001.html|link] (Item #1 is the evaporator, Item #2 is the evaporator cover.
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In most refrigerators the defrost sensor is close to the evaporator unit as its’ function is to stop the evaporator getting too warm when the refrigerator is in the auto defrost mode, by signalling to the control board to stop the auto defrost mode and restart the compressor to cool the refrigerator back down again. The evaporator unit is located behind a panel on the ''inside of the freezer compartment'' at the back, as shown in this [https://www.appliancepartspros.com/freezer-parts-for-samsung-rfg297hdrs-xaa-0001.html|link] (Item #1 is the evaporator, Item #2 is the evaporator cover.
If it only shows up sometimes this also indicates that it is intermittent and perhaps this is why it only fails occasionally and is not evident at other times.
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If it only shows up sometimes this also indicates that it is intermittent and perhaps this is why the freezer only fails occasionally and is not evident at other times.
Here's a link to the [http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-DA32-00006S.aspx?model=RFG297HDRS/XAA|part]. It is taken from this [http://www.samsungparts.com/partslist.aspx?Catalog=Parts_and_Accessories&Category=RFG297HDRS%2fXAA|supplier's website]. It is shown only to give you an idea of the cost of the part. There may be other suppliers that suit you better. Just search for ''RFG297HDRS/XAA defrost sensor'' to get results.
Unfortunately the supplier’s website doesn’t show the location of the defrost sensor in the refrigerator, (and it isn’t even mentioned as a part on other supplier’s websites) so if you do go with the supplier mentioned, contact them and ask if they know the exact location of the sensor.
In most refrigerators the defrost sensor is close to the evaporator unit as its’ function is to stop the evaporator getting too warm (or even hot) when the refrigerator is in the auto defrost mode, by signalling to the control board to stop the auto defrost mode and restart the compressor to cool the refrigerator back down again. The evaporator unit is located behind a panel on the ''inside of the freezer compartment'' at the back, as shown in this [https://www.appliancepartspros.com/freezer-parts-for-samsung-rfg297hdrs-xaa-0001.html|link] (Item #1 is the evaporator, Item #2 is the evaporator cover.
If it only shows up sometimes this also indicates that it is intermittent and perhaps this is why it only fails occasionally and is not evident at other times.
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Here's a a link to the [http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-DA32-00006S.aspx?model=RFG297HDRS/XAA|part]. It is taken from this [http://www.samsungparts.com/partslist.aspx?Catalog=Parts_and_Accessories&Category=RFG297HDRS%2fXAA|supplier's website]. It is shown only to give you an idea of the cost of the part. There may be other suppliers that suit you better. Just search for ''RFG297HDRS/XAA defrost sensor'' to get results.
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Here's a link to the [http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-DA32-00006S.aspx?model=RFG297HDRS/XAA|part]. It is taken from this [http://www.samsungparts.com/partslist.aspx?Catalog=Parts_and_Accessories&Category=RFG297HDRS%2fXAA|supplier's website]. It is shown only to give you an idea of the cost of the part. There may be other suppliers that suit you better. Just search for ''RFG297HDRS/XAA defrost sensor'' to get results.
Unfortunately the supplier’s website doesn’t show the location of the defrost sensor in the refrigerator, (and it isn’t even mentioned as a part on other supplier’s websites) so if you do go with the supplier mentioned, contact them and ask if they know the exact location of the sensor.
In most refrigerators the defrost sensor is close to the evaporator unit as its’ function is to stop the evaporator getting too warm (or even hot) when the refrigerator is in the auto defrost mode, by signalling to the control board to stop the auto defrost mode and restart the compressor to cool the refrigerator back down again. The evaporator unit is located behind a panel on the ''inside of the freezer compartment'' at the back, as shown in this [https://www.appliancepartspros.com/freezer-parts-for-samsung-rfg297hdrs-xaa-0001.html|link] (Item #1 is the evaporator, Item #2 is the evaporator cover.
HI @confusedkaye ,
It makes perfect sense.
If it only shows up sometimes this also indicates that it is intermittent and perhaps this is why it only fails occasionally and is not evident at other times.
Here's a a link to the [http://www.samsungparts.com/Products/Parts_and_Accessories/PID-DA32-00006S.aspx?model=RFG297HDRS/XAA|part]. It is taken from this [http://www.samsungparts.com/partslist.aspx?Catalog=Parts_and_Accessories&Category=RFG297HDRS%2fXAA|supplier's website]. It is shown only to give you an idea of the cost of the part. There may be other suppliers that suit you better. Just search for ''RFG297HDRS/XAA defrost sensor'' to get results.
Unfortunately the supplier’s website doesn’t show the location of the defrost sensor in the refrigerator, (and it isn’t even mentioned as a part on other supplier’s websites) so if you do go with the supplier mentioned, contact them and ask if they know the exact location of the sensor.
In most refrigerators the defrost sensor is close to the evaporator unit as its’ function is to stop the evaporator getting too warm (or even hot) when the refrigerator is in the auto defrost mode, by signalling to the control board to stop the auto defrost mode and restart the compressor to cool the refrigerator back down again. The evaporator unit is located behind a panel on the ''inside of the freezer compartment'' at the back, as shown in this [https://www.appliancepartspros.com/freezer-parts-for-samsung-rfg297hdrs-xaa-0001.html|link] (Item #1 is the evaporator, Item #2 is the evaporator cover.
Hopefully this is of some help.