Samsung Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your Samsung fridge is running, but the freezer isn't cold enough — or maybe frost is building up in weird places. Nine times out of ten, that's your evaporator fan motor giving up. This hub covers the 12035GE-12M-YT replacement motor that fits dozens of Samsung side-by-side and French door models, including the RF23J9011SR, RS25H5111SR series, and RF28K9380SR variants.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Before ordering, you'll want to verify your exact model number. On most Samsung refrigerators, look for the rating plate inside the fridge compartment — usually on the left or right wall, about eye level. It's a white or silver sticker with your full model number printed in black.

This motor replaces original Samsung part numbers DA31-00334C, DA31-00334A, DA31-00287B, and DA96-00968A. If your tech sheet or old motor has any of those numbers stamped on it, you're in the right place.

About This Replacement Part

The evaporator fan motor sits behind the back panel in your freezer compartment. Its job is simple but critical: circulate cold air from the evaporator coils throughout both the freezer and refrigerator sections. When it fails, cold air stops moving — the freezer might stay somewhat cold (the coils still work), but the fridge section warms up fast. You might also hear the compressor running constantly, trying to compensate for poor air circulation.

This aftermarket replacement is a 12VDC motor designed to match OEM specifications for Samsung models manufactured between 2012 and 2018. It's also cross-compatible with certain Haier models that share the same evaporator housing design. The motor shaft diameter and mounting bracket holes match the original exactly, so you won't need to modify anything during installation.

What to Expect During Replacement

You'll need to remove the freezer's back panel — usually six to eight screws around the perimeter. Once that's off, disconnect the wire harness from the old motor (it's a simple plug, no splicing), remove two or three mounting screws, and swap in the new motor. The whole job typically takes 20-30 minutes if you've got a Phillips screwdriver and a nut driver set handy.

One thing to watch: if you see heavy frost buildup on the evaporator coils when you open things up, that's a separate issue (usually a defrost heater or defrost sensor problem). The fan motor might've failed because it was trying to push air through a wall of ice. You'll want to address both problems, or the new motor won't last long either.

Compatible Samsung Models

This evaporator fan motor fits a wide range of Samsung side-by-side and French door refrigerators. Check the list below to confirm your model — but always verify with your actual model number from the rating plate, since Samsung sometimes changes part numbers mid-production year.

• RF23J9011SR
• RS25H5111SR
• RS25H5111SG
• RS25H5111BC
• RS25H5111WW
• RS25J500DSR
• RS25J500DSG
• RS25J500DWW
• RF220NCTASR
• RF220NCTABC
• RF34H9960S4
• RF34H9950S4
• RF28K9380SG
• RF28K9380SR
• RF28K9580SG

If your model isn't listed here but your old motor has one of the DA31 or DA96 part numbers mentioned earlier, this replacement will work. When in doubt, compare the mounting bracket and wire connector on your existing motor to the product photos.