Cleaning the Cooling Coils on your Samsung Refrigerator ~ Keep it Cold!

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  • @kimkats
    @kimkats Рік тому +15

    Samsungs coils are a semicircular or horseshoe sort of design, so that you can’t get to the part that is toward the front of the fridge with a vacuum hose. Cleaned mine today and discovered that. It’s an insanely stupid design; to get it fully cleaned out you’d have to blow it out, and not many are going to do that inside the house. On top of the freezing up of the evaporator on the inside back of the fridge, I wish I’d never heard of Samsung refrigerators.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  Рік тому +3

      We know what you mean.

    • @juliusq75
      @juliusq75 9 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely pieces of trash. After many of the drawers and baskets breaking, the ice maker being completely useless (unless I want to chip out three inches of ice every week), irregular temperature, frequently randomly dying and then working again, and the middle drawer handle literally FALLING OFF IN MY HAND- I will hate Samsung forever bc this fridge cost a lot and is sooooo bad.

  • @kountryedge
    @kountryedge 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you! I'll be doing this as soon as possible! I also have a black stainless Samsung refrigerator.
    I still have to clean my hot water boiler before that will be needed! A lot of chores to be done being a homeowner!
    Again thank you for showing this! Greatly appreciated!
    Be safe!

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  • @frederickneal4781
    @frederickneal4781 5 місяців тому +1

    You did an excellent job of straightening out those cooling fins.

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  • @internetdog9686
    @internetdog9686 3 роки тому +5

    Great video! Very helpful. I appreciate you getting straight to the point unlike most people who give tutorials :)

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  • @DominusTecum316
    @DominusTecum316 3 роки тому +8

    Simple maintenance keeps equipment from becoming an expensive repair or from having to purchase a new unit. Much appreciate your informative videos.

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      @diycollaborative  3 роки тому

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    • @maryanngrant9489
      @maryanngrant9489 3 роки тому

      There is a tool, soft plastic, for straightening coils. I have one because I owned apartments with window A.C’s

  • @CHAOSMOVEMENT
    @CHAOSMOVEMENT 2 роки тому +4

    Hey, thank you for the video. After performing cleaning, my freezer is back to normal. I was ready to replace the $1800 refrigerator!

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому

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  • @JeffsTube
    @JeffsTube 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks. You have the gift of explaining. Appreciated!

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  • @betticat
    @betticat 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic! This is exactly what I needed.

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  • @byronmill
    @byronmill 10 місяців тому +2

    It would be a good addition to the procedure to clean the duckbill valves in the drain tubes well the back panel was off to clean the coils. Those tubes are very easy to remove and having them out of the way would make it much easier to clean the coils.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  10 місяців тому

      Good to know.
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  • @christinabonaparte5977
    @christinabonaparte5977 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you Sir!

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  11 місяців тому

      Glad to help. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @wayneevans2953
    @wayneevans2953 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for your time great help

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  • @steverathnow6186
    @steverathnow6186 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful. Thanks!

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  • @sayerseely3195
    @sayerseely3195 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so very much!

  • @tamiburton495
    @tamiburton495 3 роки тому +5

    How often should you clean the coils? Great video, by the way.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  3 роки тому +7

      It really depends on the environment. We try twice a year as we have indoor pets. You should be able to tell by just a quick inspection.
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  • @tingtang9302
    @tingtang9302 2 роки тому +2

    Helpful thanks

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  • @emmrodriguez7657
    @emmrodriguez7657 2 роки тому +2

    Awesomeness, thanks a lot

    • @emmrodriguez7657
      @emmrodriguez7657 2 роки тому

      What do you do with the water in the tray?

    • @diycollaborative
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    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому

      Pour through coffee filter and throw away the dirty filter.

  • @chiappe4
    @chiappe4 2 роки тому

    Just had a mouse DIE in the cooling coil basin... hopefully I can get this damn thing thanks to this video... more to follow.

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  • @garylytle6955
    @garylytle6955 3 роки тому +5

    You should also clean out the 3 drain tubes you saw going to the drain pan. They get clogged easily.

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 2 роки тому +1

    I have the same fridge for 8 months now and theres no way I'm taken back out of the house. How long did it take for all that dust to collect on the coils?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому

      Understandable and normally you don’t have to take it out. Just use a vacuum and brush if you have one.
      For this video, it was just convenient to do it that way. It had been in a kitchen that was being remodeled is why it was so dirty.
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  • @huulocle1768
    @huulocle1768 6 місяців тому

    Thank you very much

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  • @BG-eb7qu
    @BG-eb7qu 10 місяців тому

    Excellent video, your voice, are you sure you aren't that guy from those Disney shows from the 70's?

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      @diycollaborative  10 місяців тому

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  • @hermcakes
    @hermcakes Рік тому

    What kind of air compressor did you use here?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  Рік тому +1

      Just a small low volume compressor. I think the one we used came from Home Depot or Lowe’s.
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  • @wilyelgrande
    @wilyelgrande 2 роки тому

    can I use the water hose instead vacum cleaner?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому

      If so, it might damage any electrical components.
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  • @warrenchu6319
    @warrenchu6319 6 місяців тому

    How often do you clean the coils? Once a year?
    Also, it seems unnecessary to reattach the back panel if you clean it often since the refrigerator’s back is against the wall and it doesn’t make any difference. Do you think?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  6 місяців тому

      Deep cleaning once a year. Pull out from the wall and clean everything. More frequently if needed. We have several indoor dogs, so more often is needed.
      The back cover should be reinstalled as it’s designed to direct airflow directly over the condenser coils. Without the back cover, the unit could overheat.
      Hope this helps…
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    • @warrenchu6319
      @warrenchu6319 6 місяців тому +1

      Removing the back panel would only improve air circulation.
      Also, moving the refrigerator out to the backyard doesn’t seem practical for regular cleaning.
      So just cleaning out most of the dust and not let it build up should be enough.

  • @JhunAva
    @JhunAva 3 роки тому +1

    mine freezer keep returning to 9 from 3... food compartment isnt cooling that much. I hope this is the problem.

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  • @tabbycat8511
    @tabbycat8511 11 місяців тому

    How do you move the fridge out from its nook?
    It’s got casters locked.
    If only we all could just start with the fridge in an open space!

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  11 місяців тому

      Agree, it would nice.
      Many have leveling posts that may be screwed down once it’s in place to level it with. If so, those would need to be screwed up, which should allow it to roll. Or there may be some sort of locks that need to be released that allow it to roll. Some don’t have casters or may only have one set in the back.
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  • @shawnwilliams4254
    @shawnwilliams4254 3 роки тому +1

    Mine is still cooling and it looks like it sucked up my cat. It does seem that the dirtiness may have caused the pan to overflow because my floor is damaged in that area. Thanks for the video.

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  • @ml5056
    @ml5056 Рік тому

    How often Do you clean the coils?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  Рік тому

      Depends on the conditions, pets, etc. Normally maybe once a year works.

  • @jamimccomas5536
    @jamimccomas5536 2 роки тому

    Should there be water at the bottom? My freezer will only get about 65° I thought this might be the problem but I'm not sure if it's something else now. 🙃

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому +1

      So there may be a small drain pan to catch water from when the freezer goes into defrost mode which typically happens once a day. If there’s excessive water, you may have another issue. Cleaning the coils should help regardless.
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    • @jamimccomas5536
      @jamimccomas5536 2 роки тому +1

      @@diycollaborative thank you! I've cleaned it all just keeping my fingers crossed 🤞

  • @winchells
    @winchells 2 місяці тому

    I've noticed that your fridge is packed with booze! Let's drink to that man!

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 місяці тому

      We work on it all the time and keep it stocked. 😎⭐️

    • @winchells
      @winchells 2 місяці тому

      @@diycollaborative And BTW, I almost ending up buying a new unit coz my Samsung fridge stop getting cooler. I discovered that my air compressors were enveloped in dust and dirt. After a thorough cleaning and dusting it runs like new! Thanks for your video man!

  • @MachoRaton
    @MachoRaton Рік тому

    Just did to my Samsung first used a shop vac then air compressor to blow out the dirt and repeat until clean the refer was not cooling Sean’s to be working good now it’s takeing all day to cool down again where I live I don’t have AC so the unit may not cool down super fast
    If you have a meat thermometer put the thermometer in a glass of water and check the the temp ever couple of hours

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  • @tychristensen5732
    @tychristensen5732 7 місяців тому

    We just moved into a new place and the Samsung Fridge wouldn't cool at all and there was a lot of ice showing through the holes on the inside. After cleaning out the coils and letting the fridge thaw for 2 full days out on the balcony in 80+ degree weather we're good to go. These Samsung fridges are just a poor design as our garage fridge is 12 years old and has never been cleaned and has always worked fine. It's a Frigidaire.

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  7 місяців тому +1

      Unfortunately true and they have to be maintained.
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  • @ShakespeareCafe
    @ShakespeareCafe Рік тому

    Watch out for mice getting stuck in the evaporator fan motor. The unit will throw a 23 C error code

  • @ffbef2p115
    @ffbef2p115 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. But this fridge is a pain in the ass to clean

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому

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  • @uclajd
    @uclajd 11 місяців тому +1

    Ugh keep that screwdriver away from the coils.

  • @nicolasweiss3572
    @nicolasweiss3572 4 місяці тому

    I have been using a brand new Samsung fridge for 2 months and the evaporator is already full of dirt. 😵‍💫
    The power consumption has increased 2x : it is now ~650W while it was ~350 W when new.
    It's only 2 months old !!!!
    What a poor design. 😤

  • @maddscientist3170
    @maddscientist3170 2 роки тому

    not everybody has an air compressor

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  2 роки тому

      Vacuum cleaner.

    • @cliffordpoy2815
      @cliffordpoy2815 Рік тому

      Why not a can of compressed air you might use on your computer? (s/b at Staples or Walmart)

  • @tomking1890
    @tomking1890 3 роки тому +2

    Really! Who is going to take their refrigerator outside to do this?

    • @diycollaborative
      @diycollaborative  3 роки тому +3

      Some people do depending on situation. Beer fridge in the garage goes out on the driveway every time for cleaning. 😎

    • @kattie7926
      @kattie7926 8 місяців тому +2

      @@diycollaborative He said that they were doing renovations in the kitchen and that's why it was outside.
      :-/...but why is there so much beer and alcohol in the fridge, lol

    • @kenjaandjasper
      @kenjaandjasper 5 місяців тому

      Me