Customer Questions and Answers for Sheath Heater by Lg

This sheath-style heater delivers controlled heat during your appliance's defrost or heating cycle. Replacing a failed element restores proper temperature performance, avoiding issues like weak/no heat, extended run times, or frost accumulation where defrost heat is applied.

• Provides focused heat for defrost or heating functions as engineered by the manufacturer
• Typical failure symptoms: no or weak heat, uneven temperatures, frost/ice buildup in areas that should defrost, longer run times, or related error codes
• Helps maintain stable performance and efficiency by delivering the required heat at the right time

• Disconnect power and allow hot components to cool before servicing
• Access the heater per your model's service manual; take photos of routing and clips before removal
• Avoid bending adjacent tubing, coils, or brackets; transfer any clips or shields from the original part
• Ensure all electrical connectors are fully seated; restore power and monitor operation