The Defrost Heater is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It plays a crucial role in the refrigerator's defrost cycle, melting away any frost that accumulates on the evaporator coils.
Causes of a bad Defrost Heater can include a burnt-out heating element, electrical issues such as faulty wiring, or a malfunctioning thermostat that fails to activate the heater when needed.
Symptoms of a failing Defrost Heater include:
- Buildup of frost or ice on the evaporator coils despite regular defrost cycles
- Increasingly warmer temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer compartments
- The refrigerator cycling on and off more frequently than usual
- Unusual noises from ice buildup that affects the fan
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Freezer was not cooling Brian N. • Huntsville , AL • December 18, 2015
Got the six year old refrigerator from my daughter because of it freezing up but was in good ( Stainless Steel) shape to replace our 21 year old Kitchen Aid. The thermistor had been replaced as a cheap first step but didn't correct the problem as it totally froze over within five days.
I decided to tear down again and check the defrost heater element which was found to have an open circuit and hence the replacement part. Thanks to AAP, I ordered the part at the weekend, was shipped on Monday...
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