Your refrigerator's evaporator compartment does the heavy lifting when it comes to cooling, and when frost builds up, a fan stops, or water pools beneath the fridge, the problem often points to one specific part: an evaporator cover, an evaporator drain clip, or an evaporator fan motor. The tricky part is that these parts are not interchangeable, and the model number printed on the original component matters more than the price tag. This guide compares four evaporator parts for Samsung, Whirlpool, Roper, Amana, and compatible refrigerators, with prices ranging from $5.99 to $144.98.
Quick Take
If you need a Samsung evaporator cover, two near-matching covers are in this guide: the Evaporator Cover AP5798278 and the Evaporator Cover DA97-13757A. If you need a small drain clip for a Samsung refrigerator, the DA61-06796A Evaporator Drain Clip is the least expensive part here. If your repair calls for the evaporator fan motor in a Whirlpool, Roper, or Amana refrigerator, the QRInnovations W10189703 motor sits in the middle of the price range.
Comparing Listed Prices
| Product | Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Evaporator Cover AP5798278 for Samsung RF31FMEDBBC/AA-05 RF31FMESBSR/AA-00 | $144.98 | |
| Evaporator Cover DA97-13757A for Samsung RF24FSEDBSR/AA-01 RF30HBEDBSR/AA-11 NEW | $141.96 | |
| Evaporator Fan Motor for Whirlpool Roper Amana Refrigerator W10189703 | $15.98 | |
| DA61-06796A Evaporator Drain Clip for Samsung refrigerator | $5.99 |
What Each Part Does
- Evaporator cover: Acts as a cover for the evaporator coil area. The two Samsung covers in this comparison carry the same compatible model number, though they are marketed under two slightly different titles.
- Evaporator drain clip: A clip for the evaporator drain opening, described as an evaporator defrost drain hole clip.
- Evaporator fan motor: Circulates air over the evaporator coil. The QRInnovations motor is described as compatible with Whirlpool, Roper, Amana, and several other brands.
Decision Matrix
| Situation | Suggested Part |
|---|---|
| Need a Samsung evaporator cover and the lower-priced cover fits | Lower-priced Samsung cover |
| Need a Samsung evaporator cover and prefer the alternate title reference | Alternate Samsung cover |
| Need a Samsung evaporator drain clip | Samsung drain clip |
| Need a Whirlpool, Roper, or Amana evaporator fan motor | Compatible fan motor |
Product Notes
Evaporator Cover AP5798278 for Samsung RF31FMEDBBC/AA-05 RF31FMESBSR/AA-00
This is the highest-priced part in the group at $144.98, and it is a white Samsung-branded evaporator cover. The compatible model list includes DA97-13757A, and the title points to the RF31FMEDBBC/AA-05 and RF31FMESBSR/AA-00 Samsung refrigerator models. Choose it if you have already determined that DA97-13757A is your replacement number and you want the AP5798278 reference from the title. The limitation is the higher price compared with the very similar Samsung cover in this guide, so if both fit your fridge, the lower-priced option becomes more attractive.
Evaporator Cover DA97-13757A for Samsung RF24FSEDBSR/AA-01 RF30HBEDBSR/AA-11 NEW
This Samsung evaporator cover is priced at $141.96, making it the lower-priced option between the two Samsung covers in this comparison. The compatible model list matches the other Samsung cover, and the title calls out the RF24FSEDBSR/AA-01 and RF30HBEDBSR/AA-11 refrigerator models. The price gap from the other Samsung cover is small, so the main reason to choose this one is that it carries the direct replacement part number in the title and costs less than the other Samsung cover. The limitation is the price: at nearly $142, it is still a substantial repair purchase, and fitting depends on your Samsung model being in the long list of compatible RF numbers.
DA61-06796A Evaporator Drain Clip for Samsung refrigerator
At $5.99, this is the least expensive part in the group. It is a silver drain clip described as an evaporator defrost drain hole clip, and it comes as a single piece. The DA61-06796A part number appears in the title, with replacement references including AP5579885 and 2683162. The main reason to choose it is the very low cost when a small plastic clip is the only thing standing between you and a frozen drain line. The limitation is that the fitment is described as various Samsung brand models, so the DA61-06796A number is what you need to already know from your refrigerator's service parts to be sure of the match.
Evaporator Fan Motor for Whirlpool Roper Amana Refrigerator W10189703
This QRInnovations motor is priced at $15.98 and described as multicolor. The W10189703 part number is spelled out directly in the title, along with Whirlpool, Roper, and Amana. Compatibility with Admiral, Jenn-Air, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Magic Chef, and Maytag is also noted, making it the broadest brand fit in this group. The main reason to choose it is the clear OEM part number reference at a modest price. The drawback is that it costs more than the Samsung drain clip while still depending on a W10189703 part-number match to your original fan motor.
Final Recommendation by Use Case
- Samsung evaporator cover: Choose the lower-priced Samsung cover when the replacement number in its title fits your fridge; it costs a few dollars less than the alternate cover and carries the same compatible part number. If the model references in the alternate title are the ones you need, choose the alternate cover.
- Samsung drain clip: When the drain hole clip is your target, the Samsung drain clip is the low-price pick.
- Whirlpool/Roper/Amana fan motor: When your refrigerator's original fan motor uses the part number in the motor's title, the QRInnovations motor is the direct match.
