We had our own grief for 2 5 of the 4 ye.
Samsung french door fridge freezer frosting up.
The issue with samsung french door ice makers icing and frosting up and not working is due to a known leakage defect in the manufacturing process.
So when you open the door on a full freezer letting in warm.
9 9 2019 update a variation of this issue has turned into a class action against samsung for 20 affected models.
To check the flap open the left side door and look at the black flap inside the ice chute.
Once food items freeze they help keep the air inside the freezer cold.
Frost forms in the freezer or refrigerator moisture forms in the fridge when warm air enters through a door being left open warm or hot items stored inside or compartments not sealing properly.
A common cause for ice buildup is a faulty door seal if a refrigerator has a bad door seal the outside air will pass into the fridge and cause the ice build up problem you are experiencing.
Another cause for this could be that the door hinges are loose or not attached properly.
Too little or too much food can lead to frost in the freezer.
Voltage fan which is above the evaporator in the back of the ice room on some models.
In addition to the social media complaints there is also a class action lawsuit filed in 2017 involving ice maker issues for certain samsung french door refrigerators.
If your refrigerator has ice build up on the inside here are a few things you can check yourself to fix the issue.
I have a samsung french door bottom freezer that frost up with chunks of ice.
If the flap is in the correct position it is flush against the housing.
If the flap on the ice dispenser is not closing properly it allows warm air to enter the freezer compartment and causes frost build up in the freezer.
I have had the drain tube changed to stop previous leaking at the bottom pf the refrigerator but i keep getting the ice frost build on the inside of the door.