Samsung RFG297AARS/XAA RevL-1 Fridge not cooling

[simyson01]

Model Number

RFG297AARS/XAA

Brand

Samsung

Age

More than 10 years

My Samsung RFG297AARS/XAA RevL-1 Fridge was freezing our food as the temp in the fridge was 20 degrees. I measured the resistance of the 3 sensors and all were within range, but went ahead and installed a new deli drawer and fridge sensor and the fridge stopped working completely. My freezer is spot on per the selected temp, but now the fridge compartment is doing nothing. I put the original sensors back in and still nothing. The damper appears to be functioning because it opens when the doors are closed and closes when they open. What should I try next? Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Jake]

I helped another person with this similar issue here:

Samsung Refrigerator RFG297AARS/XAA Compressor Inop, Fan running.

Good afternoon! My Samsung refrigerator is not cooling and has the following symptoms: - problem started 2 months ago when the frig went warm but then revived itself. Now it is not cooling at all. - slow-blinking, red LED (= "Start Failure"), - the compressor is inop (even in the manual...

www.applianceblog.com

Do what I mentioned in post #2.

Jake

 

[simyson01]

Thanks Jake. I left the fridge for a few days and it has started cooling in the fridge again. It is set for 38 but the actual temp inside is 36 at the moment. I will watch and see if it will maintain a consistent temp. Should I still follow page 93 of the service manual or do you recommend something else.

 

[Jake]

Should I still follow page 93 of the service manual or do you recommend something else.

No, not unless the compressor does not come on.

Samsung Refrigerator RFG297AARS/XAA Compressor Inop, Fan running.

Good afternoon! My Samsung refrigerator is not cooling and has the following symptoms: - problem started 2 months ago when the frig went warm but then revived itself. Now it is not cooling at all. - slow-blinking, red LED (= "Start Failure"), - the compressor is inop (even in the manual...

www.applianceblog.com

Look on Page 93 where it says: 4-2-18. If compressor does not operate There is a flowchart that will walk you through the testing procedure to do.

Jake

 

[simyson01]

So I have been watching the temps and they range anywhere from 30-40 degrees. Is that normal? It's not freezing my food and 40 isn't much higher than 38 so I guess this is doable but if it should be more consistent I would like to figure out how to get it functioning properly. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[Jake]

Seems like the the control board is malfunctioning not doing what the sensor tells it to do per keeping a stable temp.

Here's the main control board for your model:
DA41-00538A Pba Main


Jake