I have a Samsung side-by-side refrigerator that is not staying cold. To bring the temperature down I have to unplug my unit for 10 minutes and then plug back in a push the power cool button. But after a few hours it goes back up to 65 degrees.
My Samsung refrigerator model number is RS257BARB.My Samsung refrigerator model number is RS257BARB.
AnonymousJul 15, 2008
Refrigerator cycles between 38 and 61 degrees. This is a known issue with these refrigerators, the part should be recalled/replaced before the issue causes all of us to lose hundreds of dollars worth of food. The tech said that the defrost mechanism is broken. That helps a lot.Refrigerator cycles between 38 and 61 degrees. This is a known issue with these refrigerators, the part should be recalled/replaced before the issue causes all of us to lose hundreds of dollars worth of food. The tech said that the defrost mechanism is broken. That helps a lot.
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Look for signs of frost build up on back freezer panel. If there is build up then it has a defrost problem. I haven't had much experience with samsung but I beleive it has a fuse in the defrost circuit on the evaporator and that may be the defrost problem.
I had the same problem on the same model and the problem was fixed when the repairman replaced both defrost sensors. he said the ellow tabbed one from samsung was faulty and samsung was issuing out the blck tabbed ones. hope this helps
Take everything out of the fridge, unscrew the back panel inside and reveal the cooling grid. If there is frost there, you need to replace the fuse quick before it damages the mother board, freezes your water line, freezes your water reservoir (plastic which will then crack and leak). But you're already seeing high temps, so you're with me - not under warranty and not cooling.
I purchased a complete Repair Manual off e b a y and was able to trouble shoot my freezer problem down to the condenser heater relay on the PCB, i was able to go to digikey and purchase the relay and not i am up and running again and has been for 5 months now. Model RS2556SHI purchased a complete Repair Manual off e b a y and was able to trouble shoot my freezer problem down to the condenser heater relay on the PCB, i was able to go to digikey and purchase the relay and not i am up and running again and has been for 5 months now.
Model RS2556SH
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Here are possible parts that could cause the problem GE Refrigerator Freezing Food but the most common is the diffuser/damper that got stuck open and cold air from freezer continously coming in to the fresh food side.
start by putting freezer control on half way on the numers. lets say it goes to ten set on five, do the same on refrig side . let run for 24 hrs. so it can stabalize. if it is ok in freezer and things are frozen and too cold in fridge side turn the refrig side to one smaller number. check again in 24 hrs. don't keep opening the door so that it can stabalize. if that doesnt work then it could be the cold control not senseing the temp of the refrig.
If the freezer is staying cold it sounds like a defrost system problem. A bad timer, heater or thermostat can cause frost to build up on the coils and block air flow to the refrig side. Check out ACMEHowTo.com for troubleshooting the defroster problem
check the damper door between the refrige and freezer compartments,its behind a plastic cover,if its iced up in the fully open condition it will allow too much cold air into the refrige,if this is the case defrost it with a hair dryer and recheck operation,otherwise the temp control in the refrige is bad
if u have frost build up in the freezer it will affect the temperature and it needs to defrost problems could be defrost timer. thermostat. terminator. heater s. unit problems (unlikely) if even frost coating.
You have air dampers in this fridge.
Adjust them to a warmer setting.
Look along the left wall down low beside the vegetable bins.
If this does not correct the problem you have electronic temp sensors that have gone bad.
A technician will be needed to determine that.
Keep your fingers crossed that the damper is too open.
Any adjustment will take 24 hours to be noticeable.
Check to see if refrigerator door is lower than freezer door. If so remove toe panel, (bottom front). Under refrigerator door hinge at bottom right is adjuster for door. Adjust upward so door is even. On some models when door is too low it causes light to stay on some times, raising ref. temps.
My Samsung refrigerator model number is RS257BARB.
Refrigerator cycles between 38 and 61 degrees. This is a known issue with these refrigerators, the part should be recalled/replaced before the issue causes all of us to lose hundreds of dollars worth of food. The tech said that the defrost mechanism is broken. That helps a lot.
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