{"product_id":"da6106796a-refrigerator-clip-drain-evaporator-2pack","title":"DA61-06796A Refrigerator Clip Drain Evaporator for Samsung Refrigerators - Replaces DA61-06796A 2683162 - 2 Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDA61-06796A Refrigerator Evaporator Drain Clip - Pack of 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Heat Conduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered as a longer, improved version of the factory-original clip, designed to reach deeper into the drain hole to conduct heat directly from the defrost heater, preventing ice from forming at the drain entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from high-quality aluminum or stainless steel that ensures rapid heat transfer and long-term durability in the high-moisture environment behind the evaporator panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Pack Solution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provided as a 2-pack, allowing for replacement in both the refrigerator and freezer sections of dual-evaporator units, or keeping a spare for future maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Clog Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps maintain an open path for melt-water during the defrost cycle, preventing the common Samsung \"water under the crisper drawer\" issue caused by a frozen drain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Snap-On Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a precision-bent hook design that snaps firmly onto the bottom of the defrost heater element, ensuring it stays perfectly aligned with the drain opening without the need for additional fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAP5579885\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePS4145120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2683162\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEAP4145120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDA6106796A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDA61-14306A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1870872\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clip is a universal \"fix-it\" component for Samsung French door, side-by-side, and bottom-freezer refrigerators. Key compatible models include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung RF Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e RF263BEAESG\/AA, RF28JBEDBSR\/AA, RFG298HDBP\/XAA, RF266ABRS\/XAA, RF263TEASR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung RS Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e RS265TDRS\/XAA, RS263TDBP, RS25H5111SR.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSamsung RB \u0026amp; RL Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e RB195ABWP, RL48RSVG, and other models featuring a single or dual evaporator setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This part is an \"add-on\" or \"improvement\" part. It may appear longer than the original clip that came with your refrigerator, which is intentional to solve the freezing problem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Under Crisper Drawers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common sign; water pools at the bottom of the fridge because it cannot drain properly through the frozen tube.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce Buildup on Rear Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible frost or ice forming on the back wall of the refrigerator or freezer compartment, often blocking airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoud Fan Noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ice has built up so high that the evaporator fan begins to hit the ice, creating a loud clicking or grinding sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen Drain Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upon removing the evaporator cover, you find the small drain pan at the bottom is completely filled with a solid block of ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e-25E Error Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e On some Samsung models, this code indicates a defrost system failure, which can be triggered when the drain is frozen shut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCRITICAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unplug the refrigerator or turn off the circuit breaker. You will be working near high-voltage heater elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Thaw Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePRO TIP:\u003c\/strong\u003e You MUST completely melt all ice in the drain tube before installing the new clip. Use a turkey baster with hot water or a hair dryer (on low heat) to ensure the drain is clear and water flows freely into the back pan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid Forcing the Panel:\u003c\/strong\u003e If the rear evaporator cover is frozen to the coils, do not pull it. Use a steamer or hair dryer to melt the ice behind the panel first, or you may snap the delicate Styrofoam insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper Positioning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hook the new DA61-06796A clip onto the center of the defrost heater's bottom rail. 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