Jayesh P La Canada , CA June 12, 2014 Defrost heater not working I replaced defrost heater with thermostat. It is a very easy and there is YouTube tutorial video for that. Read More... 16 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Jacob L Farmersville , OH August 21, 2014 Freezing up so the air wouldn't cerculate to the refigrator side and was not cold I replaced the Def. Heater W/ Tstat for $64.64 and my $1000 ref now works . Read More... 8 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Donald K Brookland , AR March 12, 2014 Defrost heater burned out. Replaced both heaters and Tstat. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Alan F South Fork , CO August 07, 2015 Appliance: Model G. E. TFX 27 PF The problem first appeared as a gradual failure of the freezing compartment the contents slowly thawed It appeared to me that the refrigeration system was working properly as ice was forming on the freezer inner back wall. However, after a few days, the temperatures would rise and neither the freezer or the fresh food compartments were holding the correct temperatures . From this, I suspected that the coils were icing up and the flow of air over them was not sufficient to maintain the temperatures required. This led to my disassembling the freezer inner back wall. I discovered that one of the heater coils was burnt through and thus was not defrosting the coils as needed. I ordered the heater assembly and it took about 10 minutes to install the assembly. Also installed a new defrost timer although the one in the unit was probably still working properly. That took another 10 minutes! I just wanted to make sure the whole system was replaced with new components. The refrigerator is now working perfectly! Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Michael A Afton , TN October 14, 2014 Appliance: Model KENMORE Defrost wasn't working in the freezer part of the fridge Couldn't find the exact model #, so APP researched it for me. Ordered the part and it matched perfectly right down to the molded plug. Only took about 15 minutes and fridge is working fine. Thanks for the Help! Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers