XPARTCO DA61-14306A Refrigerator Drain Tube Clip
The XPARTCO DA61-14306A is an aftermarket replacement drain tube clip (also called a drain clip or defrost drain heater plate) compatible with select Samsung French door and side-by-side refrigerators. This clip solves one of the most common and frustrating Samsung refrigerator problems: water and ice collecting under the crisper or deli drawer. The clip attaches to the defrost heater in the evaporator compartment and extends a metal tab down into the defrost drain opening — conducting heat directly into the drain line during each defrost cycle. That heat keeps the drain from freezing shut, so meltwater can flow freely down to the drain pan instead of backing up and refreezing inside the refrigerator.
When the defrost drain freezes over, meltwater from the defrost cycle has nowhere to go. It backs up, spills over into the fresh food compartment, and forms a sheet of ice under the crisper drawers — the signature Samsung symptom. The DA61-14306A is the improved design that supersedes the earlier DA61-06796A, with a longer heat-transfer tab that reaches further into the drain line. Metal construction, heat-resistant, designed for the freezer environment. It directly replaces DA61-14306A, DA61-06796A, AP7020625, PS16622001, EAP16622001, and PD00076719. Important: the clip alone won't fix a drain that is already frozen or clogged — see the installation notes below. Installs in 20–30 minutes with basic hand tools.
Quick Answer
The XPARTCO DA61-14306A Refrigerator Drain Tube Clip fixes Samsung French door and side-by-side refrigerators with water pooling or ice sheets forming under the crisper/deli drawer, a frozen defrost drain, or water leaking onto the floor. The clip extends the defrost heater's warmth into the drain line so it can't freeze shut. Improved design superseding DA61-06796A. Metal, heat-resistant. Replaces DA61-06796A, AP7020625, PS16622001, EAP16622001, PD00076719. Important: you must also thaw and clear the existing drain line — the clip prevents future freezing but won't clear an existing blockage.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Water collecting under the crisper or deli drawer — the classic Samsung frozen-drain symptom
- Sheet of ice forming under the crisper drawers or on the floor of the fresh food compartment
- Water leaking out of the refrigerator onto the kitchen floor
- Defrost drain frozen shut — meltwater can't reach the drain pan
- Ice buildup in the evaporator drain trough
- Repeated re-freezing of the drain line after manual thawing
- Food at the back of the fresh food compartment freezing (a related airflow/defrost symptom)
- Drain clip missing, broken, or the original DA61-06796A not reaching far enough into the drain
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This drain tube clip directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
DA61-14306A, DA61-06796A, AP7020625, ASM30895, PD00076719, EAP16622001, PS16622001.
DA61-14306A is the improved design that supersedes DA61-06796A. If your refrigerator originally used the DA61-06796A, the DA61-14306A is a direct upgrade. Contact our support team with your model number if you need confirmation before ordering.
Compatibility
This drain tube clip is compatible with select Samsung refrigerators, including:
- Samsung French door refrigerators — RF-series models experiencing defrost drain freezing (including RF266ABRS/XAA and related)
- Samsung French door refrigerators — RFG-series models (including RFG298HDBP/XAA and related)
- Samsung side-by-side refrigerators — select models with the same evaporator drain design
- Samsung bottom-freezer refrigerators — select models
Note: This clip fits a broad range of Samsung refrigerators with the common evaporator drain design. Because it's an improved replacement for the DA61-06796A, it may fit models where the original clip is listed even if the DA61-14306A isn't shown in the parts diagram. Always verify your refrigerator's model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure.
Key Features
- Drain tube clip (drain clip / defrost drain heater plate) — extends the defrost heater's warmth into the drain line to prevent it from freezing shut
- Solves the notorious Samsung "water and ice under the crisper drawer" problem at its root cause
- Improved design with a longer heat-transfer tab that reaches further into the drain than the original DA61-06796A
- Keeps the defrost drain open so meltwater flows freely to the drain pan instead of backing up into the fresh food compartment
- Durable, heat-resistant metal construction designed for the freezer environment
- Direct supersession of DA61-06796A — a drop-in upgrade for models that originally used the older clip
- Replaces AP7020625, PS16622001, EAP16622001, and PD00076719
- Compatible with Samsung French door, side-by-side, and bottom-freezer refrigerators
- Inexpensive fix for a problem that otherwise leads to repeated manual defrosting
- Aftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards
- DIY repair — installs in 20–30 minutes with basic hand tools
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
XPDA61-14306A |
| Supersedes |
DA61-06796A |
| Part Type |
Refrigerator Drain Tube Clip (Defrost Drain Heater Plate) |
| Condition |
Aftermarket Replacement |
| Application |
French Door, Side-by-Side & Bottom-Freezer Refrigerators (Samsung) |
| Function |
Conducts defrost heater warmth into the drain line to prevent freezing |
| Material |
Heat-resistant metal |
| Location |
Evaporator compartment — clips to defrost heater, extends into drain opening |
| Also Known As |
Drain clip, defrost drain clip, drain heater plate |
| Often Paired With |
Drain Tube (DA97-04049D, sold separately) |
| Compatible Brands |
Samsung |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Unplug Refrigerator First — CRITICAL: Thaw and Clear the Drain Line, or the Repair Won't Work Unplug the refrigerator and safely store any food that could spoil. Wear work gloves. This is the most important thing to understand about this repair: installing the clip alone will NOT fix a drain that is already frozen or clogged. The clip prevents the drain from freezing in the future — it does not clear an existing blockage. You must first thaw and clear the drain line completely, or water will continue to back up. Remove the shelves, drawers, and the rear evaporator access panel in the freezer to expose the evaporator coils, defrost heater, and drain trough. If there's ice buildup, let it thaw fully — never chip or pry ice off the evaporator coils, as the aluminum fins damage easily. Thaw the drain line: hot water in a pump sprayer or garden sprayer works well to flush the drain passage from the evaporator down to the compressor compartment. Keep flushing until water flows freely all the way through to the drain pan. Also inspect the drain tube itself (Samsung DA97-04049D, sold separately) — lint and debris commonly build up inside it, and a clogged tube will re-block the drain no matter what clip you install. If the tube is dirty or restricted, replace it. Once the drain is confirmed clear and flowing, remove any old drain clip that's present. Install the new DA61-14306A by clipping it securely onto the defrost heater element and seating the heat-transfer tab down into the drain opening — good metal-to-metal contact with the heater is essential, since the clip works by conducting heat. Confirm the tab reaches into the drain passage. Reinstall the evaporator panel, shelves, and drawers, plug the refrigerator back in, and monitor over the next few defrost cycles to confirm water is reaching the drain pan and no ice is re-forming under the crisper. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, nut driver, pump sprayer or garden sprayer (for hot water), towels, work gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is water and ice collecting under my crisper drawer?
This is the classic symptom of a frozen defrost drain, and it's extremely common on Samsung refrigerators. Here's the chain of events: your refrigerator periodically runs a defrost cycle to melt frost off the evaporator coils. That meltwater is supposed to run down a drain trough, through a drain tube, and into a pan near the compressor where it evaporates. But if the drain opening freezes shut, the meltwater has nowhere to go — it backs up, overflows the trough, and runs forward into the fresh food compartment, where it pools and refreezes under the crisper drawers. Each defrost cycle adds more water, building a thicker sheet of ice. The DA61-14306A clip fixes the root cause by extending heat from the defrost heater into the drain, keeping it thawed so water can always escape.
Will installing this clip fix my problem by itself?
Not by itself — and this is critical to understand before you start. The clip prevents the drain from freezing going forward, but it does not clear a drain that's already blocked. If your drain line is currently frozen or clogged with debris, you must thaw and flush it clear first, or water will keep backing up regardless of the new clip. Use hot water in a pump sprayer to flush the drain passage from the evaporator down to the compressor compartment until water flows freely. Additionally, the drain tube running to the compressor compartment (Samsung DA97-04049D) often accumulates lint and debris — appliance technicians routinely recommend replacing it as part of this repair. Skipping these steps is the number one reason people install the clip and see no improvement.
What's the difference between DA61-14306A and DA61-06796A?
They serve the same function, but the DA61-14306A is the improved, later design. Its heat-transfer tab is longer and reaches further into the drain line, so it delivers heat more effectively deep into the passage where freezing typically starts. The DA61-06796A was the earlier version. If your refrigerator's parts diagram shows DA61-06796A, the DA61-14306A is a direct drop-in upgrade — many customers specifically seek out the newer clip for this reason. Both mount to the defrost heater the same way.
My model isn't listed as compatible — can I still use this?
Possibly. Because the DA61-14306A is an improved replacement for the widely-used DA61-06796A, it fits a broad range of Samsung refrigerators with the common evaporator drain design — sometimes including models where the parts lookup doesn't list it explicitly. Appliance technicians have confirmed it can be used on models beyond its official listing. That said, the effectiveness of the repair still depends entirely on the drain line being thoroughly cleared. If your model isn't listed and you're unsure, contact our support team with your model number and we'll help confirm fit.
Should I also replace the drain tube?
In most cases, yes — appliance technicians routinely recommend it. The drain tube (Samsung DA97-04049D, sold separately) runs from the evaporator section down to the compressor compartment, and over years of use it accumulates lint, dust, and debris that restrict flow. Even with a working drain clip keeping the upper drain thawed, a clogged tube downstream will still cause water to back up. Since you'll already have the refrigerator open for the clip installation, inspecting and replacing the tube at the same time is the efficient move — and it's a common reason the repair fails when people skip it.
Is this an OEM or aftermarket part?
This is an aftermarket replacement part built to OEM-equivalent quality standards. It is not a genuine Samsung OEM part, but is manufactured from heat-resistant metal to match the fit, heat-transfer function, defrost heater mounting, and drain-tab geometry of the original DA61-14306A drain tube clip used in compatible Samsung French door, side-by-side, and bottom-freezer refrigerators.
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