--- title: "Dacor Refrigerator Repair | RefrigeratorRepair.center" description: "Dacor refrigerator repair. Built-in and column refrigeration, now part of the Samsung group." url: "https://refrigeratorrepair.center/brands/dacor/" --- # Dacor Refrigerator Repair Built-in and column refrigeration, now part of the Samsung group. ## Dacor refrigerators, specifically. Dacor refrigeration is built-in and column led, and Dacor belongs to the Samsung group: its column manual is published on Samsung's servers, names Samsung-approved filters and connects through the SmartThings app. Columns are often installed in pairs, and that pairing shapes several of the calls. The Dacor lineup ### Builds 5 refrigerator types Built-in refrigerator · Refrigerator column · French door refrigerator · Side-by-side refrigerator · Undercounter refrigerator ### Called out for Refrigerator Door Not Sealing and 5 more problems on Dacor ### Repairs we do 10 repairs, on any make Diagnostic visit · Sealed system and compressor · Defrost system repair · Fan and airflow repair ### Error codes oF · Or 2 Dacor codes with a page of their own ## The Dacor lineup. Dacor builds 5 of the 5 refrigerator types this site covers. Which one decides how the visit is planned. [All refrigerator types](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/types/) Built-in ### Built-in refrigerator **3** of the problems we see on Dacor come up on it Built-in refrigerator repair Column ### Refrigerator column **4** of the problems we see on Dacor come up on it Refrigerator column repair French door ### French door refrigerator **5** of the problems we see on Dacor come up on it French door refrigerator repair Side-by-side ### Side-by-side refrigerator **4** of the problems we see on Dacor come up on it Side-by-side refrigerator repair Undercounter ### Undercounter refrigerator **3** of the problems we see on Dacor come up on it Undercounter refrigerator repair ## What is particular to Dacor. Dacor's built-in refrigeration includes column refrigerators and column freezers in several widths, often installed as pairs, plus built-in French door models. Column units are serviced inside their cabinetry, so the installation matters as much as the model. ### Doors that open themselves Dacor columns can have an Auto Door Open system: push the handle and a mechanism opens the door, holds it for two seconds and closes it again. It does not respond for two seconds after the door closes, and closing the door early during the cycle can damage the mechanism, so many door complaints begin with the system's timing and settings. ### Paired columns affect each other Closing one column hard can trigger the door sensor of the unit next to it and open that door, which Dacor treats as normal. Dacor also says it happens when the units are not fixed tight to the cabinet, and settings such as Sabbath mode must be set on each unit separately. ### A sensor-controlled FreshZone drawer The FreshZone is a full-width drawer with its own temperature sensor that adjusts how much cold air enters, set to Cheese, Cold Drinks or Chill/Meat. A drawer running too warm or too cold is a separate check from the main compartment. ### Two filters on different clocks The water filter is due after about six months or 300 gallons and the deodorizer filter after about 18 months, each with its own indicator. Only Samsung-provided or approved water filters should be fitted; Dacor warns that unapproved filters may leak. Parts Many parts are shared with the wider Samsung group, but column-specific parts such as the Auto Door Open mechanism, trim and panels can take longer to source than common cooling parts. Repair or replace Rarely a close call. A column fitted into cabinetry, often as a matched pair, is expensive to replace in kind, so most repairs short of a failed sealed system on an old unit are worth making. Book your Dacor visit ## What we are called out for. On Dacor, most often refrigerator door not sealing. [All problems](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/problems/) Dacor error codes [`oF` Mode, not a failure](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/error-codes/dacor-of/) [`Or` Mode, not a failure](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/error-codes/dacor-or/) [All Dacor codes](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/error-codes/#codes-dacor) ### Refrigerator Door Not Sealing 5 causes, cheapest first Food safety applies ### Refrigerator Not Cooling 7 causes, cheapest first ### Refrigerator Control Panel Not Responding 5 causes, cheapest first ### Ice Maker Not Making Ice 6 causes, cheapest first ### Refrigerator Water Dispenser Not Working 5 causes, cheapest first ### Frost Building Up in the Refrigerator 4 causes, cheapest first ## Not a Dacor? Dacor is one of 31 refrigerator makes on this site. The other 30 each have a page of their own. [All 31 brands](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/brands/) ## Dacor refrigerator repair, where we come out. 9 metros, each with its own page. 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Is it broken? Check the Auto Door Open switch first; the system may be switched off. It also ignores a push for two seconds after the door closes, and touching or tapping the handle does not trigger it. Wait, then push the handle firmly. If it still does not open, book a visit. ### Closing one Dacor column opened the one next to it. What is going on? Dacor describes this as normal for paired columns: a hard close can trigger the neighboring unit's door sensor, and its Auto Close brings the door back. If it happens often, the units may not be fixed tightly to the cabinet, which is worth checking during a visit. ### Is a Dacor serviced like a Samsung? Partly. Dacor's column manual uses Samsung filters and the SmartThings app, so electronics and connectivity follow the Samsung group. The installation is different: a built-in column is serviced inside its cabinetry, often beside a paired unit. ### How often do Dacor column filters need changing? The water filter is due after about six months or 300 gallons, and the deodorizer filter after about 18 months. Each has its own indicator and reset. Water that dispenses slowly even without a filter warning usually means the water filter is clogged. --- **[Read on the site: Dacor Refrigerator Repair | RefrigeratorRepair.center](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/brands/dacor/)** **[Book a visit with RefrigeratorRepair.center](https://refrigeratorrepair.center/schedule/)**