Samsung fridge RF217ACRS/XAA

[herfdog]

Defrost element has 104 ohms resistance. Is that a bad element or should I be looking elsewhere for the cause of the defrost problem?

Thanks.

[16345Ed]

Element probably ok, what is the spec on the element?

[herfdog]

I wish I knew the spec, if so, I would not have posted this question.

[16345Ed]

Freezer: 120V/240W = 60 ohms

FF: 115V/120W = 110 ohms

[darren412]

when you check a Samsung's   " refrigerator"    defrost heater, the range of resistance will vary between  80 - 150  ohms depending on the size and design of the cooling system.  The lower the resistance , the hotter the heater. Expect to see 80 - 100 ohms for SXS units  and 100 - 150  for French door and bottom models.  When checking freezer defrost heaters, expect to see 45 - 65 ohms of resistance.          If its the refrigerator heating element that your measuring, then as 16345Ed  had mentioned. The element is most likely ok.     Refrigerator heating elements

[herfdog]

It is a french door refrigerator and the defrost problem is in the upper cold storage section so the element is obviously good according to the specs from 16345Ed. Recently, I replaced the control board since the digital display was not illuminating and there was the defrost issue at that time as well. I thought that might solve both problems since it was impossible to know the settings. The display now works but the cold storage evaporator is still frosting up. The fan also works although the frost is getting to it. Any ideas as to where to look next?

[MoTeD]

Check the evap thermistor and defrost thermostat. 

[MoTeD]

Also SAMSUNG had an issue with the defrost drain tubes allowing warm air to pass to the evaporators. Usually the freshfood evaporator. This can be misdiagnosed as a defrost problem. There is a kit to fix it.  Samsung DA82-01415A Leak Kit

[herfdog]

Thanks Mo TeD, i'll check it out.