DA97-23296F Samsung Door Flapper for Refrigerators, Fixes Poor French-Door Sealing

The Samsung DA97-23296F is a genuine heated French-door mullion or flapper assembly used on select RF5000C refrigerators. The assembly mounts to the left fresh-food door. As the doors close, the flapper rotates into position between them and provides the centre sealing surface for the refrigerator-door gaskets. A cracked, jammed or damaged mullion may cause the flapper to remain open, prevent the doors from closing correctly, create a gap between the door seals or contribute to condensation around the centre-door area.

Samsung currently identifies DA97-23296F as unavailable, and no verified successor number was confirmed during this review. Disconnect electrical power before handling the mullion heater wiring.

Is This the Right Part?

Confirm the complete model number before ordering. Similar Samsung mullion assemblies may differ in length, colour, wiring, heater voltage and mounting points.

Common Symptoms

• Flapper remains folded outward and does not rotate closed
• French doors will not close correctly or require extra force
• Centre seal does not align between the two doors
• Condensation forming around the centre-door seal area
• Mullion housing is cracked, broken or physically damaged
• Hinge or spring is damaged and prevents normal rotation
• Heater wiring is damaged or shows signs of heat stress

Check Before Replacing

• Verify refrigerator doors are properly aligned — misaligned doors can prevent the mullion from seating correctly
• Inspect door hinges for looseness or damage that may affect door swing
• Check door gaskets for tears, deformation or debris preventing a proper seal
• Confirm the upper mullion guide is intact and not broken
• Verify the refrigerator is level — incorrect levelling can cause doors to hang open
• Check that no items inside the refrigerator are obstructing door closure

Part Details

Installation Notes

1. Disconnect electrical power before beginning any work on the mullion assembly.
2. Photograph wiring connections and mounting positions before removal.
3. Compare the new part with the original before installation — confirm length, colour, wiring harness and mounting points match.
4. Inspect nearby wires, hoses, seals and connectors for damage while the assembly is accessible.
5. Test the appliance after installation and verify the flapper rotates and returns correctly.

Use a qualified technician when diagnosis or installation is outside your experience.

Verified Compatible Models

RF25C5151SR/AA, RF25C5551SR/AA

Fitment reminder: Fits select Samsung RF5000C refrigerators. Confirm the complete model number, including suffixes and revision digits, before ordering. AP7815813 and OEM23447448 are distributor catalogue references for DA97-23296F — they are not Samsung predecessor or replacement part numbers.