XPARTCO DA97-20025A Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor
The XPARTCO DA97-20025A is an aftermarket replacement condenser fan motor for Samsung French door, Flex 4-door, and side-by-side refrigerators. This small DC motor lives in the compressor compartment at the back or bottom of the refrigerator, and its job is to pull air across the condenser coils and the compressor itself to carry heat away from the refrigeration system. That's a very different job from an evaporator fan — the condenser fan cools the mechanical side of the system rather than circulating cold air to your food, so a failing condenser fan affects the whole refrigerator's cooling capacity rather than just one compartment.
Rated at 12V DC, 0.11A. When this fan slows down or stops, the compressor and condenser coils can't shed heat properly, which makes the whole system work harder and less effectively — both the fresh food and freezer compartments can run warm together, the compressor may run hot and cycle off on thermal protection, and you may notice increased noise or heat coming from the back or bottom of the cabinet. Common failure modes include worn motor bearings, a jammed blade from dust and debris buildup around the condenser coils, or electrical failure of the motor windings. It directly replaces PD00076495, 4962138, AP6883701, PS12720104, and EAP12720104.
Quick Answer
The XPARTCO DA97-20025A Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor fixes Samsung French door, Flex 4-door, and side-by-side refrigerators where both compartments run warm together, the compressor runs hot or trips out, the refrigerator runs constantly, or there's unusual noise from the back or bottom of the cabinet. 12V DC, 0.11A. Replaces PD00076495, 4962138, AP6883701, PS12720104, EAP12720104. This cools the compressor and condenser coils — a different part and a different symptom pattern than an evaporator fan, which only affects internal air circulation.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Both the fresh food and freezer compartments running warmer than normal at the same time
- Refrigerator running constantly as the compressor struggles to keep up
- Compressor running unusually hot, or shutting off on thermal overload protection
- Unusual noise — humming, buzzing, or grinding — coming from the back or bottom of the refrigerator
- Ice maker not producing ice due to overall insufficient cooling
- Noticeably higher energy use as the compressor works harder to compensate
- Fan blade in the compressor compartment that doesn't spin freely or spins with a wobble when checked by hand
- Excessive dust or debris buildup visible around the condenser coils and fan
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 refrigerator condenser fan motor directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:
DA97-20025A, PD00076495, 4962138, AP6883701, PS12720104, EAP12720104
If your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.
Compatibility
This condenser fan motor is compatible with select Samsung French door, Flex 4-door, and side-by-side refrigerators, including model numbers such as:
- RF27T5241SR, RF27T5201SR, RF27T5201SG, RF27T5501SR
- RF28T5001SG, RF28T5001WW, RF28T5021SR, RF29BB8600QL, RF29BB860012
- RF32CG5400SR, RF32CG5300SR, RF32CG5100SR
- RF18A5101SR, RF22A4221SR, RF29A9071
- RS22T5201SR, RS27T5200SG, RS27T5200SR, RS28A500ASR, RS28CB7600QL
Note — condenser fan, not evaporator fan: This motor cools the compressor and condenser coils in the machine compartment at the back or bottom of the refrigerator. It is a completely different part from an evaporator fan motor (such as our DA31-00334C or DA81-06013A listings), which sits behind the freezer's rear panel and circulates cold air to the food compartments. The two fail with different symptom patterns: a condenser fan problem tends to warm the whole refrigerator evenly and stress the compressor, while an evaporator fan problem typically leaves the freezer relatively fine while the fresh food side goes warm. Always verify your full model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure which fan motor your refrigerator needs.
Key Features
- Aftermarket replacement condenser fan motor — draws air across the condenser coils and compressor to remove system heat
- Resolves "whole fridge running warm," "compressor overheating," "runs constantly," and "noise from the back or bottom" symptoms caused by fan failure
- Rated 12V DC, 0.11A
- Optimized fan blade and motor design for efficient heat dissipation with reduced operating noise
- High-quality ball bearings for extended service life
- Direct drop-in replacement matching the original mounting and blade fitment
- Replaces PD00076495, 4962138, AP6883701, PS12720104, and EAP12720104
- Aftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
DA97-20025A |
| OEM Part Number |
DA97-20025A |
| Part Type |
Refrigerator Condenser Fan Motor |
| Condition |
Aftermarket Replacement |
| Brand |
Samsung |
| Location |
Compressor/machine compartment (back or bottom of cabinet) |
| Function |
Cools the condenser coils and compressor |
| Voltage |
12V DC |
| Amperage |
0.11 A |
| Quantity |
1 fan motor |
| Compatible Brand |
Samsung |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Unplug Refrigerator Before Starting Disconnect power at the outlet before beginning. Wear work gloves. Access is from the rear or bottom of the refrigerator, depending on your model: remove the rear access panel, or pull the unit out and remove the base grille/toe-kick panel at the bottom to reach the compressor compartment. Before condemning the motor, clear away any dust, lint, or debris built up around the condenser coils and fan blade — restricted airflow from a dirty coil produces similar symptoms to a failing motor and costs nothing to rule out. Photograph the wiring harness connector and the fan blade's position before disconnecting anything. Unplug the motor's wiring harness connector, remove the mounting screws or clips holding the motor bracket in place, and carefully pull the motor and fan blade assembly free. Transfer the fan blade to the new motor if it isn't included, matching the original orientation. Mount the new DA97-20025A in the same position, reconnect the wiring harness connector fully, and confirm the blade spins freely by hand without contacting the housing or coils before reassembling the access panel. Restore power and monitor the refrigerator over the next 24 hours to confirm normal, even cooling has returned and the compressor is no longer running hot. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver, nut driver, work gloves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both my fresh food and freezer sections are warm. Is this the right part?
Yes, that pattern points toward the condenser fan rather than an evaporator fan. Because the condenser fan cools the compressor and condenser coils that the entire refrigeration cycle depends on, a failing condenser fan tends to reduce cooling capacity across both compartments together, rather than leaving one side fine while the other struggles. If only your fresh food section is warm while the freezer stays cold, that's more typical of an evaporator fan issue instead.
My compressor feels very hot and the fridge cycles off sometimes. Could that be the fan?
Very possibly. Without adequate airflow from the condenser fan, the compressor and coils can't shed heat efficiently, causing the compressor to run hotter than designed. Many compressors have built-in thermal overload protection that shuts them down temporarily if they overheat, which can show up as the refrigerator seeming to randomly stop and restart cooling. Restoring proper condenser airflow is often what resolves this.
Could dirty condenser coils cause the same symptoms as a bad fan motor?
Yes, and it's worth checking before you buy a new motor. A condenser fan pushing air through coils caked in dust, pet hair, or debris will struggle to cool the system properly even if the motor itself is working fine. Clean the coils and the fan blade thoroughly first; if the fan still doesn't spin freely, spins with a wobble, or doesn't run at all afterward, the motor itself has failed and this replacement is the correct fix.
Do I need this motor or an evaporator fan motor?
It depends on the symptom and the fan's location. The condenser fan sits in the compressor compartment at the back or bottom of the refrigerator and cools the compressor and coils — a failure here tends to warm the whole unit and stress the compressor. An evaporator fan sits behind the freezer's rear interior panel and circulates already-cold air to the compartments — a failure there typically leaves the freezer relatively unaffected while the fresh food section goes warm. If you're not sure which fan has failed, check which one is running (or not) by listening near each location with the refrigerator open and the door switch triggered manually, or contact our support team with your model number.
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 to match the electrical specifications (12V DC, 0.11A), fan blade design, and mounting configuration of the original DA97-20025A condenser fan motor used in compatible Samsung refrigerators.
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