How to Resolve Ice Build-Up in a Samsung Fridge Freezer

If your Samsung fridge freezer is suffering from ice build-up, you'll first need to identify the cause in order to fix your fridge freezer and get it back up to scratch. There are a few possible reasons for ice-build up, but fortunately, they are all fairly easy to solve at home by yourself. In this article we'll run you through these potential issues one by one, so read on to learn how to resolve ice build-up in a Samsung fridge freezer!

Let's take a look! To learn what to do if ice is building up in your Samsung fridge freezer, either watch our tutorial video below or follow our step-by-step guide beneath.

The first thing to check is the freezer door seal, as a faulty or damaged seal will allow cool air to escape and cause issues such as ice build-up. One way to check your door seal is by passing your hand all the way around the outside of the freezer door. If you feel any cold air escaping, it means your door seal isn't working properly and needs replacing.

Another way to check your door seal is by placing a sheet of paper or £5 note between the door and door frame and closing the door over it. Then try to pull the paper or note out of the closed door. If it comes free without any resistance, this will also indicate that the door seal is faulty and needs replacing.

Your fridge freezer's position can also be a cause of ice-build-up, as poor positioning can affect its temperature. To avoid this, make sure your fridge isn't positioned in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as a radiator or oven. For reference, you should store your fridge freezer in a room between the temperatures of 10°C and 43°C.

Opening the freezer door for longer than it needs to be open can cause ice to build up inside, especially in humid households with several people using the fridge freezer. Because of this, you should make sure you don't open your freezer door and leave it open any longer than you need to.

For your fridge freezer's refrigeration unit to circulate air properly, it's recommended that you leave a gap of at least 50mm between the wall and the back of the fridge freezer. Take a look behind yours, and if the gap is smaller than 50mm, adjust your appliance accordingly.

Whilst checking the rear gap, you should also give the rear panel vents at the bottom of your fridge freezer a good clean with a handheld vacuum cleaner or vacuum wand, as this will also help air circulate properly.

Ice build-up can also be caused by placing food that's too warm straight inside your freezer. To avoid this, make sure you allow food time to sufficiently cool down before storing it in your freezer. You should also avoid storing open liquid containers inside your fridge too.

If your freezer has an ice maker, it may need to be reset. If that doesn't help, check the ice maker flap. This keeps cool air inside and prevents warm air from entering. If the flap is obstructed, warm air will be able to enter the ice maker and cause problems. To check your ice maker isn't causing any problems, remove it and examine the ice shoots.

There should be a flap of material that will lie flat against the housing. If the flap isn't flat and is obstructed in any way, check for any ice or debris that may be blocking it and clear away any you find.

And there you have it! How to resolve ice build-up in a Samsung fridge freezer. Your appliance should now be working properly and free of excessive ice build-up once again!

Now that your fridge freezer is back in action, why not make sure you're using it as efficiently as possible? Our energy-saving tips for your fridge freezer will help you use your appliance in a more cost-effective and energy-efficient manner, saving you money on your energy bills.

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