Defrost Temperature Sensor Test

Step by step instructions on how to test temperature sensor in a samsung refrigerator.

Defrost temperature sensor test. You can purchase one from amazon by clicking this link. There is a lot of misinformation on testing the defrost thermostat. Once the temperature reaches a preset level the defrost thermostat. A thermistor changes resistance based on the temperature it is exposed to.

The sensor shown in the video is part da32 10104n pd pd00026468 b. In order to test you can measure the ambient temperature make the sensor is removed and acclimated measure the ohms of resistance and compare to the manufacturer chart. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to troubleshoot problems with your refrigerator s thermistor or temperature sensor if your refrigerator is not cooling at the right temperature. A defrost sensor is generally a thermistor.

If your defrost heater has a defrost thermostat wired in series like mine you ll need to make sure the thermostat has cooled down below its closing temperature before doing the ohm test. This video shows the proper way to test your defrost thermostat. If you find that you have a bad defrost heater and you need to purchase a new one.