Samsung French Door Fridge Freezer Frosting Up

Over time these gaskets can dry out and crack or become damaged.

Samsung french door fridge freezer frosting up. The ice maker unit is usually not to blame and quits working most of the time due to the sensor if equipped being covered in frost and telling the ice maker. To check the flap open the left side door and look at the black flap inside the ice chute. Normally in a frost free freezer thermostat job is supply the power to the fridge heater and when the defrost cycle is completed it will cut off the power. If the flap on the ice dispenser is not closing properly it allows warm air to enter the freezer compartment and causes frost build up in the freezer.

The rubber that surrounds the refrigerator and freezer door to form a tight seal when the door is closed is called a gasket. I have a samsung french door bottom freezer that frost up with chunks of ice. If the flap is in the correct position it is flush against the housing. If it fails then you can get the freezer frosting up issue.

So to test whether thermostat is working or not do the following steps. When moisture freezes it becomes frost. When warmer moister air enters the ice room frost is formed which stops the small computer like d c. Voltage fan which is above the evaporator in the back of the ice room on some models.