Product Details
Genuine Bosch part. Bosch brands include Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, and others.
Cross Reference Information
Part Number 00677518 replaces AP4513185, 2000239, 677518, AH3482735, EA3482735, PS3482735, PS8733874.
Description
The Heater-Defrost is an OEM component specifically designed for Bosch refrigerators. It is responsible for facilitating the automatic defrost cycle.
The heater-defrost element works to gently melt ice that accumulates in the freezer compartment without needing to manually defrost. During operation, it heats the air inside the freezer to raise the temperature above freezing.
Symptoms of a bad heater-defrost include:
- Excessive ice buildup behind the evaporator coil
- Frost or condensation appearing on freezer shelves and walls
- The freezer not maintaining proper temperature levels
- Refrigerator failing to run properly or shutting off prematurely
Causes can be mineral deposits reducing heating efficiency, physical damage limiting air circulation, or normal aging of heating coil material over many defrost cycles.
This OEM Bosch part is also compatible with Thermador, Gaggenau, and some Kenmore refrigerator models.