Defrost Heater

Annette for Model Number tfx20jrsm

Answer Hello Annette. Yes, based on the information you provided, you will need to order and replace the heaters on the unit. 

Scott L. for Model Number tfx20jr , tft20jr

Answer Hello Scott, The heater harness assembly WR51X442 will take care of the issue better than just the heaters will because it replaces the defrost thermostat also. This is better because if the defrost thermostat is going bad, too much current will flow through the circuit and this tends to cause premature heater failure. It is also much easier to change because you don't have to "wire" them in. Whatever you do, do not change only one heater because this will cause the complete assembly to fail prematurely. The instruction sheet that comes with the harness assembly explains this also. 

Ken for Model Number tfx20jrxa ww

Answer Hello Ken. Loosely wad up newspaper and place inside the unit for 3 to 5 days to remove the odor from the unit. 

Bob for Model Number TFX20JR

Answer Hello Bob, You may want to replace the defrost thermostat WR50X122 when you replace the defrost heater. The defrost thermostat turns off the heating element when it reaches about 50°F in the evaporator compartment. If it never opens and turns off the heating element, the heating element tends to burn out prematurely because it stays on until the defrost control, (timer or board), cycles out of the defrost cycle. Be aware that the defrost heater is the most common part to fail on this design. 

Carlos for Model Number tfx22crxd ww by ge

Answer Hello Carlos. The defrost heater is located inside the freezer behind the freezer wall on the evaporator coils. It is held onto the coils with screws and connected with wires. You will remove the screws and pull the wires out of the foam retainers beside the evaporator, to replace the heater. Reinstall in reverse order. 

David for Model Number TFX20JRXD WW

Answer Hello David. No, the heater WR51X442 and the thermostat and the timer are the three parts of the defrost system. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the defrost heater, if it is open for continuity. Hope this helps.