Ge WR50X60 Defrost Thermostat OEM Part

When I looked on the Appliance Parts Pro website it said the usual fix for a refrig that is not cooling is to replace the defrost thermostat in the freezer. I didn't see how that would keep the refrig from cooling but I figured I would try it. Got the part yesterday ( two days shipping which was great!). I took the panel off the back of the freezer and the coils were all covered in solid ice! it took me an hour with a heat gun to melt the ice. I changed the defrost thermostat and now the refrig is cool like it should be. Thanks for the advice and the cheap part ( $9 ).

Read some of the reviews and looked at the parts ordered by others. I knew that's what the problem was before reviewing the comments. Installed the thermostat and timer. So far the unit is cooling down. Let me add this. The person who helped me named Gay was very helpful. After installing the parts and waiting a day to allow the sealer to dry on the wire connectors, I started the unit and nothing happened. So I reinstalled the old timer and the unit started right up. So nothing I did with the Thermostat was wrong. Make a longer story short, when Installing the NEW timer, don't freak out because it doesn't work. The NEW time starts in the defrost mode for 30 mins before it allow the compressor to start. Thank you tech support (named Gay). Thank you. Other tool, wire strippers/crimper.

Problem could be caused by one of three items. A defective defrost timer; a defective defrost heater; or a defective defrost thermostat. Defrost timer checked OK. Had to remove back wall of freezer which required removing the ice maker. When the back was finally removed I found a 4" thick wall of ice covering the full width of the evaporator coils. After melting the ice I removed the defrost thermostat and ran a continuity check and found it defective. Also checked the heating element which was good. Replaced unit and all worked great.

I used my experience with appliances to help me replace these parts. I also used the available AppliancePartsPros.com videos that were supplied by your email with my order. The videos are very helpful.

Changed defrost timer located in same area as temperature control, easy fix, so far six days later, refrigerator temperature is as it should be, freezer not freezing up. Thanks!