Samsung Refrigerator Door Handle Assembly DA97-13074C

The Samsung DA97-13074C Refrigerator Door Handle Assembly is designed to replace broken, cracked, or missing door handles on Samsung French door refrigerators. New OEM stock has been discontinued — used pulls are available while supplies last. Confirm fitment by the full model number before ordering — revision letter C is model-specific and not interchangeable with DA97-13074A or DA97-13074B.

Is This the Right Part?

Confirm the complete model number before ordering. Samsung door handles are revised across production runs — revision letters A, B, and C are not always interchangeable. Verify DA97-13074C is the correct revision for your specific unit.

Common Symptoms

• Handle cracked or snapped at one or both mounting points
• Handle pulls away from the door when opened
• Handle completely broken off — door difficult to open
• Handle wobbles or feels loose even when mounting screws are tight

Check Before Replacing

• Confirm the revision letter — check your existing handle or parts diagram to verify DA97-13074C (not A or B) is correct for your model
• Inspect the door panel mounting holes for stress cracking around the handle brackets — a cracked panel won’t hold a new handle securely
• Verify the door opens and closes correctly when the handle is held — if not, check hinges and door seal before replacing the handle
• Check that all mounting screws and cap covers are present — missing hardware can cause handle wobble independent of handle condition

Part Details

Installation Notes

1. Disconnect power before servicing if removing the door panel.
2. Photograph the existing handle and mounting hardware positions before removal.
3. Remove cap covers on the handle ends to access mounting screws.
4. Unscrew the mounting screws, slide the old handle off, and position the new handle.
5. Reinstall screws snugly (do not overtighten), replace caps, and test door operation.

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

Verified Compatible Models

RF263BEAEBC, RF263BEAESR, RF263BEAEWW, RF265BEAEBC, RF265BEAESR, RF265BEAEWW, RF267ABPN, RF267ABRS, RF267ABWW, RF268ABPN, RF268ABRS, RF268ABWW, RF28HDEDBBC, RF28HDEDBSR, RF28HDEDBWW, RF28HFEDTBC, RF28HFEDTSR, RF28HFEDTWW, RF28HMEDBBC, RF28HMEDBSR, RF28HMEDBWW, RF28JBEDBBC, RF28JBEDBSR, RF28JBEDBWW, RF28K9380SB, RF28K9380SG, RF28K9380SR, RF28K9580SG, RF28K9580SR

Fitment reminder: Match the complete model number, including suffixes and revision digits, before ordering. Verify revision letter C is correct for your unit.