<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "Samsung Refrigerator - RF23M8570"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Samsung_Refrigerator_-_RF23M8570?rss=yes en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 10:26:24 -0700 <![CDATA[Samsung Refrigerator - RF23M8570: Help with Samsung Smart Fridge evaporator assembly replacement?]]> Hi, this might be something simple for someone who knows what they're doing. Meaning, I don't. Long story short, I bought my fridge from a company who refurbishes fridges and re-sells them. At first, the ice maker wouldn't make ice, and then, the freezer stopped freezing. I had someone from Samsung come out and look it, and the evaporator that's in the fridge is probably 66% the size it should be. They refused to repair it since it's "been tampered with."

I was able to take the cover off, and get to the evaporator. It was simple to unplug a few wires, but, there's a metal piece going through the back wall of the fridge, which I don't know how to replace/remove etc.

I've uploaded a picture of the coil that's in the fridge (so you can see how pitiful it is), as well the as the appropriate coil. I've circled the part that I'm not sure the portion that I'm not sure how to install.

Thank you!!!

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⟐ Answer edited February 11, 2026 at 14:59 MST

]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/815736/Help+with+Samsung+Smart+Fridge+evaporator+assembly+replacement https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/815736 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:59:59 -0700