Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K
Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K
Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K
Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K
Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K
Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K
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Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K

$69.93
$78.32

XPart Verified Replacement  |  SKU 9665338507553

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Genuine OEM Replacement Part

Samsung Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat DA47-00243K

DA47-00243K Samsung OEM French Door & Side-by-Side Models

DA47-00243K Defrost Thermostat – Stop Frost Buildup Before It Kills Your Samsung Refrigerator's Cooling

When the defrost thermostat fails, your Samsung refrigerator's evaporator coils ice over completely — blocking airflow and causing the entire cooling system to fail. The DA47-00243K is the genuine OEM thermostat that monitors evaporator temperature and signals the defrost heater to cycle on and off at the correct thresholds. Without it working properly, frost accumulates unchecked, fans strain against ice blockages, and what starts as a minor defrost issue becomes a full compressor-load problem.

✓ Symptoms That Point to This Part

  • Excessive frost or solid ice buildup on the back wall of the freezer
  • Freezer section too cold — fresh food compartment freezing over
  • Refrigerator running constantly but not cooling properly
  • Ice buildup on evaporator coils (visible after removing freezer back panel)
  • Water pooling or leaking inside the refrigerator cabinet
  • Fan making loud noise or humming against ice obstruction
  • Defrost cycle not running — confirmed with defrost test mode

✓ Part Details

  • OEM Part Number: DA47-00243K
  • Manufacturer: Samsung (Genuine OEM)
  • Component: Defrost Thermostat / Thermal Limiter
  • Function: Monitors evaporator coil temperature; opens circuit to cut heater power at upper threshold, closes to allow defrost cycle at lower threshold
  • Fit Type: Direct OEM replacement — no modification required
💡 Pro Tip — Check the Defrost Heater & Sensor While You're In There:
If you're already pulling the freezer back panel to replace the thermostat, inspect the defrost heater (DA47-00244C or equivalent) and the defrost sensor at the same time. These three components work as a system — a failed thermostat often means the heater has been running uncontrolled or not at all, which stresses the sensor. Replacing all three during the same labour visit prevents a callback and saves your customer a second service call.

✓ Installation Notes

  • Skill Level: Moderate DIY — comfortable with panel removal and connector work
  • First Step: Disconnect power to the refrigerator before beginning any disassembly
  • Access: Remove freezer contents and back interior panel to reach evaporator coils
  • Defrost First: If coils are heavily iced, manually defrost (hair dryer or 24-hour unplug) before attempting removal
  • Connector: Note orientation of the thermostat connector before disconnecting — reinstall in same position
  • Test: Run a forced defrost cycle after installation to confirm proper operation before closing up

✓ Compatible Models

RF26J7500WW RF26J7500SR RF26J7500BC RF265BEAESR RF265BEAESG RF263TEAEWW RF263TEAESR RF263TEAESG RF263BEAESR RF263BEAESG RF263BEAEBC RF28HMEDBSG/AA RF28NHEDBSR/AA RF30KMEDBSG/AA RF28NHEDBSG/AA RF24FSEDBSR/AA RF28JBEDBSR/AA RF25HMEDBSG/AA RF22KREDBSR/AA RF22KREDBSG/AA RF30KMEDBSR/AA RF28JBEDBSG/AA RF28HMEDBWW/AA RF28HMEDBSR/AA RF30HBEDBSR/AA RF28NHEDBSR/AA RF28HMEDBSG/AA RF30KMEDBSG/AA RF28NHEDBSG/AA RF263TEAESR/AA RF260BEAEWW/AA RF263BEAEBC/AA RF263TEAEWW/AA RF261BEAEWW/AA RF260BEAESR/AA RF263TEAEBC/AA RF261BEAEBC/AA RF260BEAESP/AA RF263BEAEWW/AA RF22NPEDBSG/AA RF22NPEDBSR/AA RF28HMEDBBC/AA RF263TEAEBC/AA RF261BEAEBC/AA RF260BEAESP/AA RF263BEAEWW/AA RF22NPEDBSG/AA RF22NPEDBSR/AA RF28HMEDBBC/AA RF260BEAESG/AA RF265BEAESR/AA RF265BEAESG/AA RF24FSEDBSR/AA RFG29PHDWPXAA RF30KMEDBSR/AA RF28JBEDBSR/AA RF26J7500WW/AA RF26J7500SR/AA RF26J7500BC/AA RF22KREDBSR/AA RF22KREDBSG/AA RFG29PHDWP/XAA RFG297HDBP/XAA RF4287HARS/XAC RF4287HARS/XAA RF4267HARS/XAA RF323TEDBSR/AA RF323TEDBBC/AA RF30HBEDBSR/AA RF28JBEDBSG/AA RF28HMEDBWW/AA RF26HFENDBC/AA RF268ACRS/XAA RF267AEWP/XAA RF267AERS/XAA RF266AASH/XAA RF197ACWP/XAA RF323TEDBSR/AA RF323TEDBBC/AA RF260BEAESR/AA RF261BEAESR/AA RF263BEAESR/AA RF263TEAESR/AA RF265BEAESR/AA RF28HMEDBSR/AA RF28JBEDBSR/AA RF26HFENDSR/AA RF26J7500SR/AA RF22KREDBSR/AA RF22NPEDBSR/AA RF24FSEDBSR/AA RF25HMEDBSG/AA RF30HBEDBSR/AA RF30KMEDBSR/AA RFG297HDBP/XAA RF267AERS/XAA RF4267HARS/XAA RF4287HARS/XAA F261BEAESR/AA RF197ACWP/XAA


✅Compatibility & Cross Reference


RF263BEAESR/AA, RF26HFENDSR/AA, RF28HMEDBSR/AA, F261BEAESR/AA, RF197ACWP/XAA, RF266AASH/XAA, RF267AERS/XAA, RF267AEWP/XAA, RF268ACRS/XAA, RF26HFENDBC/AA, RF28HMEDBWW/AA, RF28JBEDBSG/AA, RF30HBEDBSR/AA, RF323TEDBBC/AA, RF323TEDBSR/AA, RF4267HARS/XAA, RF4287HARS/XAA, RF4287HARS/XAC, RFG297HDBP/XAA, RFG29PHDWP/XAA, RF22KREDBSG/AA, RF22KREDBSR/AA, RF25HMEDBSG/AA, RF261BEAESR/AA, RF263BEAESG/AA, RF263TEAESG/AA, RF26HFENDWW/AA, RF26J7500BC/AA, RF26J7500SR/AA, RF26J7500WW/AA, RF28JBEDBSR/AA, RF30KMEDBSR/AA, RFG29PHDWPXAA, RF24FSEDBSR/AA, RF265BEAESG/AA, RF265BEAESR/AA, RF260BEAESG/AA, RF28HMEDBBC/AA, RF22NPEDBSR/AA, RF22NPEDBSG/AA, RF263BEAEWW/AA, RF260BEAESP/AA, RF261BEAEBC/AA, RF263TEAEBC/AA, RF260BEAESR/AA, RF261BEAEWW/AA, RF263TEAEWW/AA, RF263BEAEBC/AA, RF260BEAEWW/AA, RF263TEAESR/AA, RF28NHEDBSG/AA, RF30KMEDBSG/AA, RF28HMEDBSG/AA, RF28NHEDBSR/AA

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