Ge WR51X10015 Defrost Heater (Evaporator) OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others. See all items in Refrigerator Defrost Heater, Icing Kit, Fountain Heater.
GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WR51X10015 replaces AP2071507, 773791, AH303746, EA303746, PS303746.

Description

This defrost heater warms the evaporator coils during the automatic defrost cycle to melt frost and keep air moving. When it fails, ice builds up, airflow drops, and temperatures rise in the fresh food compartment.

• Heats the evaporator to clear frost/ice so the fan can circulate air
• Helps maintain stable temperatures and normal airflow between freezer and refrigerator sections
• Common signs of failure: heavy frost on the back freezer panel, warm refrigerator/cool freezer, fan noise from ice contact, long run times
• Works with the defrost thermostat and control to complete defrost cycles

What's included: 1 defrost heater

• Unplug the refrigerator before service; use caution around sharp evaporator fins
• Access the evaporator behind the freezer's rear panel and fully defrost ice before replacement
• Route wiring exactly as original; avoid kinking or stressing the heating element
• After reassembly, restore power and verify a successful defrost cycle per service procedures