Samsung · Refrigerator part

Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat DA47-00243K

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Reference price$41.36–$64.26

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Part number
DA47-00243K
Brand
Samsung
Made for
Refrigerator
Fits
350 models
  • Fitment checked against 350 models
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Does it fit your appliance?

Find it on the data plate inside the door or lid. It is not the serial number.

About this part

DA47-00243K is a Samsung replacement part (refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 350 models that use it.

This defrost bi-metal thermostat (part number DA47-00243K) is for refrigerators. Defrost bi-metal thermostat DA47-00243K protects the evaporator from overheating during the defrost cycle. Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off. Unplug the refrigerator before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

Symptoms this part fixes

  • Overheating
  • Temperature too cold
  • Temperature too hot
  • Won't heat

How to confirm it has failed

Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.

Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.

Models that use this part

Showing 60 of 350 confirmed models, models with their own parts page first.
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
RF263TEAEWW/AA-03SamsungRefrigerator340
RF28HMELBSR/AA-08SamsungRefrigerator311
RF263TEAESR/AA-07SamsungRefrigerator309
RF30KMEDBSR/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator294
RF263TEAEWW/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator276
RF263TEAEBC/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator255
RFG237AARS/XAA-04SamsungRefrigerator246
RF25HMEDBWW/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator238
RF263TEAEBC/AA-02SamsungRefrigerator235
RF4287HARS/XAA-01SamsungRefrigerator235
RF263BEAEWW/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator234
RFG298HDRS/XAA-01SamsungRefrigerator234
RFG237AABP/XAA-05SamsungRefrigerator233
RFG237AARS/XAA-03SamsungRefrigerator233
RF25HMEDBBC/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator232
RF266AFRS/XAC-01SamsungRefrigerator232
RFG298AARS/XAA-00SamsungRefrigerator232
RF263TEAESR/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator230
RF263BEAESP/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator227
RF263BEAESR/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator226
Show all 60 models
ModelBrandApplianceParts on file
RF25HMEDBSR/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator222
RF263TEAEWW/AA-02SamsungRefrigerator222
RF261BEAESR/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator220
RF263BEAEBC/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator219
RF4289HARS/XAA-01SamsungRefrigerator219
RF263BEAEWW/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator218
RF28HMEDBSG/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator218
RF22KREDBSR/AA-04SamsungRefrigerator217
RF263TEAEBC/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator217
RFG298HDWP/XAA-01SamsungRefrigerator214
RF263BEAESR/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator213
RF263BEAEWW/AA-02SamsungRefrigerator213
RFG237AARS/XAA-02SamsungRefrigerator212
RF260BEAESR/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator211
RF263TEAESG/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator210
RF263BEAESR/AA-07SamsungRefrigerator209
RFG237AAWP/XAA-05SamsungRefrigerator209
RF263BEAESP/AA-03SamsungRefrigerator207
RF267HERS/XAA-01SamsungRefrigerator207
RF4289HARS/XAA-02SamsungRefrigerator207
RF30HDEDTSR/AA-05SamsungRefrigerator206
RF323TEDBBC/AA-03SamsungRefrigerator206
RF28JBEDBSG/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator205
RF4287HARS/XAA-00SamsungRefrigerator204
RF25HMEDBBC/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator203
RF25HMEDBSG/AA-00SamsungRefrigerator203
RF28JBEDBSG/AA-05SamsungRefrigerator203
RF323TEDBBC/AA-02SamsungRefrigerator203
RFG238AARS/XAA-01SamsungRefrigerator203
RF217ACBP/XAA-00SamsungRefrigerator202
RF260BEAEWW/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator202
RF28HMEDBSG/AA-02SamsungRefrigerator201
RF28HMEDBWW/AA-11SamsungRefrigerator201
RF4287HARS/XAA-02SamsungRefrigerator201
RF261BEAEWW/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator200
RF323TEDBSR/AA-04SamsungRefrigerator200
RF323TEDBWW/AA-03SamsungRefrigerator200
RF25HMEDBWW/AA-02SamsungRefrigerator199
RF260BEAESP/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator199
RF30HDEDTSR/AA-01SamsungRefrigerator199

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Frequently asked questions

Which models does DA47-00243K fit?

Our fitment data lists 350 models that use DA47-00243K, including RF263TEAEWW/AA-03, RF28HMELBSR/AA-08, RF263TEAESR/AA-07. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.

What symptoms point to a failed refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat?

The source catalog links this part to these symptoms: overheating, temperature too cold, temperature too hot, won't heat.

How much does DA47-00243K cost?

Catalog prices on file range $41.36–$64.26 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.