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DA97-12608B Samsung Refrigerator Evaporator Cover and Fan Assembly – Fridge Not Cooling, Warm Fresh Food Section, or Fan Not Running
The DA97-12608B is the complete evaporator cover and integrated fan motor assembly for Samsung French door and side-by-side refrigerators. When this fan fails, cold air can no longer circulate from the evaporator coils into the fresh food compartment — the freezer may still run fine while the fridge section climbs above safe temperatures. This part directly replaces DA97-12608A and DA97-12608C. Note: This part is no longer available from Samsung. Contact us to discuss alternative options.
✓ Symptoms That Point to This Part
- Fresh food compartment warm (40°F+) while freezer still cold
- Loud humming, buzzing, clicking, or squealing from behind the rear panel
- Frost or ice buildup on the back wall of the fridge section
- Fan not running when door is closed (audible test)
- Refrigerator running constantly but not maintaining temperature
- Water pooling or dripping inside the fresh food section
✓ Part Details
- OEM Part Number: DA97-12608B
- Replaces: DA97-12608A, DA97-12608C
- Manufacturer: Samsung (Genuine OEM)
- Component: Fresh Food Evaporator Cover and Fan Motor Assembly
- Function: Circulates cold air from evaporator coils throughout the fresh food compartment
- Fit Type: Direct OEM replacement — no modification required
- Status: Discontinued / No Longer Available (NLA)
💡 Pro Tip — Check the Evaporator Coils and Defrost System Too:
A failed evaporator fan often runs alongside a defrost system problem — if the coils were heavily iced when the fan seized, inspect the defrost heater and defrost thermostat before closing up. Replacing just the fan without addressing a root-cause defrost failure will result in a repeat repair within weeks. Contact us and we can help identify compatible alternative parts for the full repair.
A failed evaporator fan often runs alongside a defrost system problem — if the coils were heavily iced when the fan seized, inspect the defrost heater and defrost thermostat before closing up. Replacing just the fan without addressing a root-cause defrost failure will result in a repeat repair within weeks. Contact us and we can help identify compatible alternative parts for the full repair.
✓ Installation Notes
- Skill Level: Moderate DIY — 30–45 minutes, panel removal required
- First Step: Disconnect power before any disassembly
- Access: Remove fresh food compartment rear panel to reach evaporator cover assembly
- Connector: Note fan motor connector orientation before disconnecting
- Test: Restore power and confirm fan runs before reinstalling panel
✓ Compatible Models
RF26J7500SR/AA, RF26J7500WW/AA, RF26J7500BC/AA, RF28HDEDTSR/AA, RF28HFEDBSG/AA, RF28HFEDBSR/AA, RF23HCEDBSR/AA, RF28HFEDTSG/AA, RF28HFEDBWW/AA, RF28HFEDTSR/AA, RF23HCEDBBC/AA, RF28HFEDTWW/AA, RF28HDEDBSR/AA, RF28HFEDTBC/AA, RF23HTEDBSR/AA, RF28HDEDPWW/AA, RF28HDEDBSG/AA, RF23HCEDBSG/AA, RF23HCEDBWW/AA, RF28HFEDBBC/AA, RF28HDEDPBC/AA, RF23R6201SR/AA, RF23R6201SR/AZ, RF28R6201SG/AA, RF28R6201SR/AA, RF28R6301SR/AA, RF28R6301SG/AA, RF23R6201WW/AA, RF23R6201SG/AA, RF28R6241SR/AA
✅Compatibility & Cross Reference
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