Samsung RF23HCEDTSR/AA-00 refrigerator Parts

A bottom-freezer refrigerator like the Samsung RF23HCEDTSR typically lasts 15 to 20 years with normal household use. Regular maintenance (cleaning coils, keeping door seals tight, and changing filters on schedule) helps you reach the high end of that range.

Most bottom-mount and French door refrigerators land in the same general lifespan range, but real-world life depends on usage and care.

• Maintenance habits (coil cleaning, filter changes, defrost/drain care)
• Room conditions (hot garages and tight built-ins shorten life)
• Door use (frequent openings make the compressor run more)
• Ice maker and dispenser use (more moving parts, more wear)
• Power quality (outages and surges stress the control board and compressor)

These symptoms usually mean a major system (cooling, defrost, or controls) is struggling.

• Temperatures swing even after adjusting settings
• Frost builds up quickly on the evaporator cover area
• Compressor runs almost constantly or is unusually loud
• Water leaks or recurring drain clogs
• Ice maker stops working repeatedly

Knowing the expected lifespan helps you decide whether to repair or replace. If your RF23HCEDTSR is already near 15 to 20 years old and needs a major repair (cooling system, electronic control, or compressor), comparing repair cost to replacement value is the practical next step.

• Use the RF23HCEDTSR owner's manual for model-specific care steps, temperature settings, and maintenance intervals.
• If ice production is the issue, follow the troubleshooting steps in why your Samsung fridge stopped making ice and how to fix it.
• For parts and diagrams for this model, start with the parts list on this page; you can also search by model on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

The most common problems we see with Samsung refrigerators like model RF23HCEDTSR are cooling complaints (warm fresh food section or freezer) and ice maker issues (no ice, clumping, or freezing up). These problems usually trace back to airflow restrictions, defrost/drain issues, or ice maker and sensor-related faults; check the RF23HCEDTSR owner's manual for model-specific indicators and settings.

• Fresh food section warms up while the freezer seems OK
• Frost or ice buildup on the evaporator cover area
• Ice maker stops producing, produces small cubes, or freezes up
• Water dispenser flow slows down
• Temperature swings or inconsistent cooling

Cooling and ice issues often share the same root causes: restricted airflow, frost buildup from a defrost problem, or incorrect temperature feedback to the control system.

• Confirm the refrigerator is not in demo mode and doors seal fully.
• Set temps to typical targets: 37°F fresh food and 0°F freezer; allow 24 hours to stabilize.
• Make sure vents are not blocked by food packages.
• If the ice maker is the issue, follow the steps in why your Samsung fridge stopped making ice and how to fix it.

If troubleshooting points to a failed component, these are common matches for cooling and ice complaints on this model:

• Refrigerator temperature sensor DA32-10104N (temperature feedback issues)
• Refrigerator defrost heater DA47-00244U (frost buildup from defrost failure)
• Samsung refrigerator ice maker assembly DA97-07603B (no ice or inconsistent ice)
• Refrigerator water filter DA29-00019A (slow flow, poor dispensing, ice maker fill issues)

Cooling problems can lead to food spoilage, and ice maker issues often get worse when airflow is restricted or frost builds up. Addressing airflow, defrost, and filtration early helps the refrigerator maintain stable temperatures and consistent ice production.

If you need to order replacement parts for RF23HCEDTSR, use the parts list for this model or search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026

On Samsung refrigerator model RF23HCEDTSR, RD is the refrigerator-section defrost option and FD is the full forced-defrost option used for service and troubleshooting. RD focuses on clearing frost that affects fresh-food airflow; FD is used when you need a more complete melt-down to restore airflow and ice production.

• RD (refrigerator defrost): Defrosts the refrigerator (fresh food) evaporator area to clear frost that can block airflow.
• FD (forced defrost): Runs a forced defrost routine intended to clear heavier or more widespread ice buildup that can affect cooling performance.
• Both are different from automatic defrost: Your RF23HCEDTSR also defrosts on its own during normal operation; RD and FD are used when diagnosing icing problems.

Use the symptoms to pick the right option:

• Choose RD when you notice:
  • Fresh food temperatures rising
  • Frost behind the fresh food evaporator cover
  • Rubbing or buzzing fan noise from ice contact
• Choose FD when you notice:
  • Ice maker area icing up or ice production stopping
  • Heavy frost that returns quickly after a basic thaw
  • Airflow problems that seem to involve more than one compartment

Using RD vs. FD helps narrow the problem. If RD repeatedly fixes the issue, we focus on refrigerator-side airflow and defrost sensing. If FD is needed often, we look for a defrost-system or drainage problem that lets ice build up again.

• Refrigerator defrost heater DA47-00244U (melts frost during defrost)
• Refrigerator drain tube kit DA97-04049E (helps prevent drain water from backing up and refreezing)
• Refrigerator temperature sensor DA32-10104N (feeds temperature information to the control)

Use the exact steps shown in the RF23HCEDTSR owner's manual to enter and exit these modes safely; Samsung control layouts vary by series.

Replacement parts for RF23HCEDTSR can be ordered from the parts list for this model, or you can search by model number on Sears PartsDirect.

Last updated: February 2026