Samsung refrigerator issue

[Alex Halkias]

Greetings
I am facing the following issue with my side-by-side Samsung refrigerator:
For a while now the appliance has been making an increasingly annoying nose. After some research and testing, I have confirmed it originates from the refrigerator section, towards the top. This noise stops and normal operation resumes after making a 24 - 48 hours defrost, which entails transferring stored items in another refrigerator and unplugging the problematic refrigerator for the time needed. I have reached to the safe conclusion that the cause of the malfunction is ice accumulation. I understand that this is quite normal and that running a manual defrost every several months is perhaps justified. However, in this case, the noise returns after only 2 weeks or so! From that, I assume (even though I am not certain) that there is something wrong with the automatic defrost cycle/mechanism of the unit, to explain why ice builds up so rapidly.
I would rather fix this problem myself, so any instructions would be very welcome.

Below are the details of the refrigerator:
Brand: Samsung
Model: SS22WG1/EUR
Model code: 4377
Serial number: 43CN400032 E

Thanks

 

[telectrix]

the fridge "slave" cools from the freezer and ice builds up in the connecting tube/s. if it's not auto defrosting, this will cause your problem. i'd be inclined to contact samsung.

 

[Pete999]

Greetings
I am facing the following issue with my side-by-side Samsung refrigerator:
For a while now the appliance has been making an increasingly annoying nose. After some research and testing, I have confirmed it originates from the refrigerator section, towards the top. This noise stops and normal operation resumes after making a 24 - 48 hours defrost, which entails transferring stored items in another refrigerator and unplugging the problematic refrigerator for the time needed. I have reached to the safe conclusion that the cause of the malfunction is ice accumulation. I understand that this is quite normal and that running a manual defrost every several months is perhaps justified. However, in this case, the noise returns after only 2 weeks or so! From that, I assume (even though I am not certain) that there is something wrong with the automatic defrost cycle/mechanism of the unit, to explain why ice builds up so rapidly.
I would rather fix this problem myself, so any instructions would be very welcome.

Below are the details of the refrigerator:
Brand: Samsung
Model: SS22WG1/EUR
Model code: 4377
Serial number: 43CN400032 E

Thanks

Frosting of the condenser and evaporator is usually a sign of dirty radiators, blocked filters or a shortage of refrigerant, is the fan unit fouling up on something?

 

[Alex Halkias]

I do not know about the fan...How can I check whether there is shortage of refrigerant?

 

[telectrix]

I do not know about the fan...How can I check whether there is shortage of refrigerant?

only way to check refrigerant is to get it re-gassed.

 

[Alex Halkias]

Re-gassed? How do I do this?

 

[Pete999]

I do not know about the fan...How can I check whether there is shortage of refrigerant?

Get it tested by a Refrigeration Engineer, specialist equipment is required, not a job for a DIYer.

 

[telectrix]

Re-gassed? How do I do this?

farting in the drip tray will not work.

 

[telectrix]

morning pete. welcome to the bed-wetters' forum.

 

[Pete999]

morning pete. welcome to the bed-wetters' forum.

Mornin Tel, had your Pills yet?

 

[telectrix]

Mornin Tel, had your Pills yet?

thanks for the reminder. missed 3 days so far. no ill effects, wgthemfta. gfirbubsdik.

 

[Pete999]

thanks for the reminder. missed 3 days so far. no ill effects, wgthemfta. gfirbubsdik.

6 in the morning 4 in the evening

 

[freddo]

Samsung units of this type are a nightmare when it comes to auto defrosting, there are repair and modification kits available to correct the problems for several models. The defrost heaters and thermostats are known to fail then the ice buildup fouls the air circulation fans, the ice can also cause internal panels to be deformed, and the water dispenser pipework to freeze and split open. If the water stops flowing from the water dispenser, switch off the water to the fridge otherwise when the ice melts you can end up with a flood. Call an appliance repair bloke.

Also check your model isn't listed on one of the recall lists. If it is contact Samsung to be repaired and have the safety modifications carried out.

 

[Specialist]

thanks for the reminder. missed 3 days so far. no ill effects, wgthemfta. gfirbubsdik.

OK tel, missing your pills ain't good for you mate. I don't get a chance to miss mine anymore. After my last little outing, the missus stands there & hands them to me.

 

[Pete999]

OK tel, missing your pills ain't good for you mate. I don't get a chance to miss mine anymore. After my last little outing, the missus stands there & hands them to me.

Mine as well, pity she ain't in a Nurses uniform

 

[telectrix]

mine aren't critical. they only for high blood pressure and blood thinning rubbish. problem is if i cut or graze arm/hand/ etc. i bleed like a pig for ages. need the old bog roll and insulation tape handy at all times.

funny thing is, to get back on topic. our new ( 12 months old) supersonic freezer packed up last night. temp risen. alarm light flashing. it's a blomberg. time to look out the 3 year warranty.

 

[Pete999]

mine aren't critical. they only for high blood pressure and blood thinning rubbish. problem is if i cut or graze arm/hand/ etc. i bleed like a pig for ages. need the old bog roll and insulation tape handy at all times.

funny thing is, to get back on topic. our new ( 12 months old) supersonic freezer packed up last night. temp risen. alarm light flashing. it's a blomberg. time to look out the 3 year warranty.

mine aren't critical. they only for high blood pressure and blood thinning rubbish. problem is if i cut or graze arm/hand/ etc. i bleed like a pig for ages. need the old bog roll and insulation tape handy at all times.

funny thing is, to get back on topic. our new ( 12 months old) supersonic freezer packed up last night. temp risen. alarm light flashing. it's a blomberg. time to look out the 3 year warranty.

Back off topic and on to pills, thinners, uppers, downers, vitamins, gut rot stoppers, thyroid,Statins like a walking Chemist shop, yes them thinner don't half make you bleed if you cut yourself don't they?

 

[telectrix]

i got them statins. never take 'em. they're like horse pills . get my uppers from Theakstons, downers same place, and vitamins..... hold on.... yep. Theaksons also. and my gut's OK, so it must be right.

have to admit though that Marstons, Wychwood, Brains, moretons, and Westons contribute as well.

 

[Specialist]

Can't get my missus to wear a nurses uniform either Pete ,for some reason she reckons it'll raise my BP even more. Can't think why that would be .
Definitely know about being a walking chemists shop, hit a bump in the car & I rattle

 

[telectrix]

Can't get my missus to wear a nurses uniform either Pete ,for some reason she reckons it'll raise my BP even more. Can't think why that would be .

start by getting her to just wear half the uniform at first, then the other half, then both halves together. even if it don't work right, it will be fun anyway.