Part #: DA97-12624A
Brand: Samsung
The Samsung DA97-12624A Refrigerator Flipper Assembly is a vital component for maintaining proper door alignment and sealing in your Samsung refrigerator. This durable flipper assembly ensures that doors close tightly, preventing cool air from escaping and keeping your food fresh. A damaged or worn flipper can lead to uneven cooling, energy loss, and reduced appliance efficiency—replacing it with this genuine Samsung part restores proper door function and sealing.
Compatible with a wide range of Samsung refrigerator models, the DA97-12624A is built for durability and easy installation. Whether repairing a damaged flipper or performing preventive maintenance, this component ensures your refrigerator operates efficiently.
Key Features:
• Precise Fit: Designed for Samsung refrigerators to ensure proper alignment and sealing.
• Energy Efficient: Helps maintain a tight door seal, reducing energy loss.
• Durable Material: Made to withstand daily use and repeated door movement.
• Easy Installation: Snaps into place quickly with minimal effort.
• Restores Functionality: Ensures consistent cooling and optimal door operation.
Keep your Samsung refrigerator performing like new with the DA97-12624A Flipper Assembly—engineered to enhance sealing and overall efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions - Samsung DA97-12624A Refrigerator Flipper Assembly
How do I reset my Samsung refrigerator if the flipper assembly isn’t closing properly?
Reset the fridge by unplugging it for 1–2 minutes or holding the Power Cool + Power Freeze buttons together (model-dependent). A reset helps re-sync the door sensors and can fix issues with the flipper bar not engaging correctly.
Can a faulty flipper assembly cause cooling or temperature issues?
Yes, if the flipper bar doesn’t close fully, warm air enters the fridge, causing temperature fluctuations, frost buildup, and increased energy use. Replacing the DA97-12624A assembly restores a full door seal.
What are common signs that the Samsung flipper assembly needs replacement?
Look for a loose or broken hinge, a flipper that doesn’t spring back, gaps between the refrigerator doors, frost on the edges, or condensation near the door seal.
Can a broken flipper assembly affect the ice maker or cause frost buildup?
Yes, when warm air leaks in through a door gap, moisture turns into frost inside the fridge, which can clog vents and reduce ice production.
How do I replace the Samsung DA97-12624A refrigerator flipper assembly?
Remove the door gasket edge, unscrew the flipper bar, disconnect the hinge and spring, replace with the new assembly, and reattach the gasket. The repair is simple and typically takes under 10 minutes.
Why is warm air entering my refrigerator even when the door is closed?
A bent or broken flipper bar prevents a full seal, letting outside air leak in and affecting cooling performance.
What happens if I ignore a broken flipper assembly?
Expect higher electricity use, frost on the door edges, poor cooling, and strain on the compressor, all of which shorten the fridge’s lifespan.
Can a flipper assembly issue trigger refrigerator error codes?
Yes, door sensor errors, cooling issues, or airflow warnings can appear if the doors don’t close fully due to a bad flipper assembly.