When you open the refrigerator and find either a shelf-shaped gap or a tray of ice that never refills, you are looking at two very different repair jobs. In the home appliances aisle, those two jobs often come down to a choice between a Samsung-compatible icemaker assembly and a Frigidaire glass shelf. The right pick is not about which part is cheaper; it is about which part solves the problem you actually have.
Quick verdict
If your Samsung side-by-side or French door refrigerator is making little or no ice, and your model matches the DA97-15217B or DA97-15217D part numbers, the icemaker assembly is the part to buy. If you need to put a shelf back in an Electrolux/Frigidaire FGHC2331PFAA refrigerator, the glass shelf is the simpler, more affordable fix. The icemaker assembly costs $99.72, while the glass shelf costs $34.98. Match the part to the failure, not the price.
Comparison table
| Product | Price | Best for | Price bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly for Samsung, AP6261445, DA97-15217B, DA97-15217D | USD 99.72 | Restoring ice production with a 10-cube tray and automatic ice-level sensor | |
| Frigidaire Home Products FGHC2331PFAA Refrigerator Glass Shelf, Clear/White | USD 34.98 | Replacing a missing or broken shelf with one clear/white glass and plastic shelf |
Where each product wins
- The Samsung icemaker assembly wins when ice production is the issue. It is a direct replacement for the DA97-15217B and DA97-15217D part numbers, so it targets the icemaker rather than the storage compartment.
- The Frigidaire glass shelf wins when you need to restore storage space. It is a single-shelf solution made for the FGHC2331PFAA model, and it costs less than the icemaker assembly.
Product notes
Refrigerator Icemaker Assembly for Samsung, AP6261445, DA97-15217B, DA97-15217D
If your Samsung refrigerator has stopped producing usable ice, this icemaker assembly gives you a direct replacement for the DA97-15217B and DA97-15217D part numbers. Its 10-cube solid ice tray is built to produce uniform cubes, and the integrated electronic eye sensor is meant to detect the ice level so the tray refills only as needed. The trade-off is that this is not a universal part: it is listed for compatibility with select Samsung models, so you need to match your refrigerator to the part numbers before ordering. It is also the more expensive of the two repairs here, so it makes sense when the icemaker itself is the problem rather than a storage piece.
Frigidaire Home Products FGHC2331PFAA Refrigerator Glass Shelf, Clear/White
This clear-and-white glass shelf is a simple storage fix for a refrigerator that is missing a shelf or has a broken one. It is made from glass and plastic, and it is designed specifically for the FGHC2331PFAA model from the Electrolux Home Products line, which means it is not a generic shelf that fits just any fridge. The set includes one glass shelf, giving you a ready-to-place surface in a clean, neutral look. The main limitation is the condition: this shelf is used, not new, so you are buying a pre-owned part to complete the set. It is also the lower-cost option, which makes sense when you want to restore shelf space without replacing the entire refrigerator.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Samsung icemaker assembly when your refrigerator's ice production is unreliable and the listed part numbers match your model. Choose the Frigidaire glass shelf when your refrigerator is missing a shelf and the FGHC2331PFAA model is the one you own.
