I Replaced My Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter With the Waterdrop DA29: Honest Comparison

I Replaced My Samsung Refrigerator Water Filter With the Waterdrop DA29: Honest Comparison

Six months ago, my Samsung refrigerator started producing water that tasted faintly metallic. The ice had a strange odor too. I knew immediately the filter was overdue — I had completely lost track of the last replacement. After some research,…

Samsung DA97-15217A Forced Defrost: Which Models and How to Run It

Samsung DA97-15217A Forced Defrost: Which Models and How to Run It

I’ve personally worked on dozens of Samsung RF-series refrigerators with the DA97-15217A ice maker, and frost buildup around that compartment is hands down the most frequent call I get. Nine times out of ten, running a forced defrost cycle clears the problem without replacing a single part — saving homeowners a significant repair bill. Dave … Read more

How to Fix Not Cooling on Samsung RF28R7351SR (French Door)

I’ve worked on dozens of Samsung French Door refrigerators over the years, and the RF28R7351SR comes across my bench more than almost any other model with a not-cooling complaint. In my experience, roughly 80% of these calls come down to one of three culprits: a failed defrost heater, a seized evaporator fan motor, or an … Read more