DA92-01196A Samsung Refrigerator Main Control Board: Model Numbers, Symptoms and Install Guide
Samsung refrigerator not cooling, lights out, or dispenser dead? This guide covers which number to order by, confirmed models, checks to rule out cheaper fixes, and the swap.
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DA92-01196A Samsung Refrigerator Board: Why Is This the Only Number That Matters?
Samsung prints the full production number on the white label, including every letter and digit. Numbers printed on the green board itself are component references, not the part you order.
A later production run can carry a slightly different label print or layout. Size, connectors and mounts should still match up with the board you took out. If anything looks off, stop before installing and send us both photos: the board that came out with all of its stickers, and the one that arrived.
This is not a universal main control board - it is a direct replacement for the part number printed on your original board. Boards that look identical can be programmed differently, so always match the number on the sticker.
Which Samsung Refrigerators Use the DA92-01196A Main Control Board?
Not listed? A missing model is not the same as incompatible. Go by the sticker on your old board, or use the check above and send us a photo.
The board sits inside the refrigerator cabinet near the control panel area, shown as part 13 or 46 in Samsung's parts diagrams. This model list is for reference only. Samsung may change boards between production runs, so two refrigerators with the same model number can use different boards. Always order by the part number printed on your original board - it is the only identifier that decides.
Opened or installed boards may carry a restocking and retesting fee, so compare the sticker before you open the anti-static bag. Hold yours next to DA92-01196A and check it character by character.
DA92-01196A Samsung Refrigerator Board: Lights Out, Dispenser Dead, or Fridge Warm?
These checks help you rule out the common causes before you order. Only a qualified technician on site can confirm the fault in your refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator before you take any panel off, and stop at any step you are not comfortable with.
This board does not generate digital error codes on these models. Diagnose by symptom instead.
Let's verify it is the board by checking the common parts that contribute to these failures. They are inexpensive, easy to check, and ruling them out means you order once, with confidence.
Confirm the number on your sticker
Read the full number in place before you order or open anything. If it matches DA92-01196A character by character, this is your board.
Check the outlet and the cord
Plug a lamp into the same outlet to confirm power is reaching the refrigerator. A tripped breaker or loose cord can look just like a dead board.
Test the temperature sensors
When a sensor shorts or opens, the board acts on bad information, and that is not the board's fault. Compare each reading against the tech sheet (the wiring and test chart packed inside the appliance).
Check that both fans run freely
A stuck evaporator or condenser fan can make a good board look like it has failed. Spin each blade by hand and listen for a straining motor.
Check the dispenser switch and water line
A frozen line or worn switch can stop the dispenser without the board being at fault. Clear any ice first, then test the circuit.
Once the power, the sticker match, the sensors and the fans all check out, the board is what is left. You need a replacement main control board. Order it once and move forward with confidence. A sensor or switch that failed quietly may have been feeding the board bad signals for months before it gave out. Keep a spare on the shelf and a warm refrigerator becomes a short repair instead of a week of spoiled food.
How Do You Replace the DA92-01196A Samsung Refrigerator Main Control Board?
Repair times and difficulty levels are general estimates and may vary by model, tool availability, and experience. This is provided as general guidance only and is not a substitute for professional service. Food is normally fine during a typical install, but we highly recommend moving it to a cooler with ice as a precaution - Appliance Pro USA is not responsible for lost or spoiled food.
Full disconnect at the wall before you touch anything inside the cabinet.
Take off the interior or rear cover panel shown in your parts diagram to reach the board.
Shoot the board with everything still plugged in. This photo is your reinstall map.
Touch bare metal or use a wrist strap before handling the board. Press each latch and pull straight out.
Set it aside on a non-metal surface and keep it until the new board is confirmed working.
Move any mounting brackets or covers over, then reconnect each plug from your photo and refit the panel.
- ✓I read my board sticker in place and matched it to DA92-01196A
- ✓I photographed every connector before disconnecting anything
- ✓I grounded myself before handling the bare board
- ✓I transferred any mounting brackets or covers to the new board
- ✓I reconnected every plug to the position shown in my photo
On these boards it goes in as a straight swap. We have not run into a programming step on a standard replacement. Let the refrigerator run under normal settings for a few hours before you judge the result. The 5-mil nitrile gloves in the box give grip and some protection, but they are not cut-proof. Hold the board by its edges and mind the sheet-metal edges of the cover.
Why Is the Samsung Refrigerator Still Not Cooling After You Install DA92-01196A?
Clicks and relay sounds are normal. The compressor may stay off for several minutes as a protection delay.
Fans run, compressor hums, and cold air shows up in the freezer first.
Both sections reach near set temperature. Do not load warm groceries before this.
Temperatures stabilize and the ice maker resumes. Now decide whether anything is wrong.
Once power is back on, the board compartment is live. Do not reach into it or reseat a plug with the refrigerator plugged in. Unplug first, every time.
Check the new board against your old photos
Size, connectors and mounting points on the new board should match what you took out. If they do not, stop before you power it on.
Reseat every connector
A plug pushed in at an angle can read as a dead board. Press each one firmly until it clicks.
Recheck the temperature sensors
A sensor that was already failing hands the new board the same bad reading it gave the old one.
Confirm the ground connection
A loose or missing ground point can make a good board act dead.
Still stuck? Talk to us before you return anything
Let the unit run for a few hours under normal settings, then describe the symptom and attach your photos.
The troubleshooting steps above are general guidance only and may not apply to every model or situation. If you are unable to resolve the issue after following these steps, we recommend contacting our team or consulting a qualified appliance technician before taking further action.
How Do You Help Your New DA92-01196A Control Board Last?
Surge protection
A utility fault or storm sends a spike straight through the board. Repeated short outages wear on it as much as one long one.
Clean the condenser coil and vents
Dust buildup makes the compressor and fans run longer and hotter, and the board sits right next to that heat.
Check for moisture near the board
A weeping water line or blocked drain can put moisture into the cabinet near the board. Wipe dry and look for staining.
Which Samsung Refrigerator Parts Are Worth Replacing With the DA92-01196A?
Temperature sensors Do it now
Inexpensive and sitting right near the board. If yours are original, swap them while the panel is open.
Dispenser water valve If dispenser acts up
Shares wiring with the board and fails on its own often. Easy to check while you are already in there.
Evaporator and condenser fans If a fan drags
A fan with a worn bearing runs hot and works the board harder. Replace it if either one rumbles.
Door and dispenser switches On intermittent faults
Cheap parts that can mimic a board failure. Worth testing before you close everything back up.
Why Are Appliance Pro USA Boards So Reliable?
Failure Pattern Analysis
We've mapped the failure signatures specific to this board, identifying which components degrade and fail over time.
Targeted Component Replacement
The components this board is known to lose are replaced before they get the chance to fail.
Proactive Rebuild Standard
Known high-failure components are replaced with new parts on every board, regardless of whether they show a problem yet. Degraded parts don't ship.
Final Certification
Every board is certified to our internal FailSafe Precision Protocol standard before it ships.
Why Buy the DA92-01196A from Appliance Pro USA?
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Warranty coverage is determined at Appliance Pro USA's discretion. Boards that have been tampered with, or with our verification stickers or holograms removed or damaged, are not eligible for warranty coverage. Any board that has been flashed, reprogrammed, or had its firmware altered is not eligible for return or warranty coverage. Opened or installed boards may carry a restocking and retesting fee, so compare the sticker before you open the anti-static bag. Minor cosmetic wear may be present due to prior installation - it does not affect performance.
What Else Do People Ask About the DA92-01196A?
Why does searching DA92-01196A bring up so little?
DA92-01196A has no separate Samsung service number on record. The production number on your sticker is the number to search and order by, and it is distinct from the similar DA92-01196H used on other models.
What ships in the box with the DA92-01196A?
The DA92-01196A ships new in its anti-static bag, ready to install. Unpack it over a clean, flat surface and compare it to your old board before you start.
My new board looks different from the old one. Does that mean it's wrong?
Treat it as a signal to stop. Size, connector layout and mounting points should line up with the board you removed. If they do not, send us a photo of the board you removed with all of its stickers and a photo of the one that arrived, and we will confirm before you go further.
I ordered the wrong board. What now?
Keep the bag sealed and reach out to us before you do anything else. An exchange is the fastest path. Compare the sticker before you open the anti-static bag.
Does the DA92-01196A need programming or setup?
This board is a straight swap on these models. No programming or setup step has shown up on a standard replacement. Give the refrigerator several hours before you judge the result. Any board that has been flashed, reprogrammed, or had its firmware altered is not eligible for return or warranty coverage.
Is the DA92-01196A compatible with my Samsung refrigerator?
Confirmed and reported fitment both sit in the RS22 family. Read the full number on your old board's sticker and match it character by character before you order.
My refrigerator is completely dead. Is it the board?
Check the outlet, the cord and the breaker first. If power is reaching the unit and nothing inside responds, the board is a strong candidate and the checks above take only minutes.
What Should You Send Us for Fast Help?
Label inside the fresh food door or on the frame
The white sticker, every character readable
Clear and well lit, every plug connected
No power, error code, not cooling, clicking
About this guide. This product guide is published by Appliance Pro USA as a general reference to help you research your repair. It is not a substitute for your appliance's official service documentation, guidance from the manufacturer, or the judgment of a certified appliance technician. Appliances vary by production run, region, and revision, so some information on this page may not apply to your specific unit, may have become outdated, or may contain errors. Always verify fitment against the label on your existing board, consult your model's tech sheet or service manual, and disconnect power before any inspection or repair. Any repair you perform is undertaken at your own risk. When in doubt, stop and contact a qualified technician or our support team.
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