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Re: Samsung Rf18Hfenbsr Fridge Warm, Freezer Cold

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Everything I've read on the Internet says many months or even up to a year between freezes so I'm hoping this will get us through the trip and then I can start throwing parts at it when I get back home this fall. Not an uncommon issue.
Well I ended up only getting about two weeks out of it before it all froze up again. I thawed it out and then ordered the parts Big Al shared. Install took about an hour last night.
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Re: Samsung Rf18Hfenbsr Fridge Warm, Freezer Cold

Reply #26 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Install took about an hour last night.
Don't forget to report back after a suitable trial period to tell us if this fix works.

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Re: Samsung Rf18Hfenbsr Fridge Warm, Freezer Cold

Reply #27 –
If you find compressor "has a pinhole leak", I believe Samsung Compressor has a 10 year warranty W/ 5 years labor.  Thank you for the parts suggestion, I will watch this for future follow-up.  My Samsung RF20HFENBSR 19.4 cu ft  3 door is going on six, years.  We have traveled full time with no issues, has worked  flawlessly.
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Re: Samsung Rf18Hfenbsr Fridge Warm, Freezer Cold

Reply #28 –
I'm ready to call this fixed. Its still working like a charm.

Interestingly enough, it seems to have reduced it's power consumption too. I'm waking up each morning with 50-60 more amp hours in the battery bank than I'm used to.

Thanks @Big Al
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: Samsung Rf18Hfenbsr Fridge Warm, Freezer Cold

Reply #29 –
Funny enough, I just had to do this same repair to our Kenmore in the house (made by Daewoo). It is only 4 years old. What a piece of junk... I was lucky to find the part after much sleuthing and it's only available from some dude on Walmart.com reselling old stock.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.