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Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others. GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Part Number WR51X31995 replaces AP6978636.
The Freezer Defrost Heater is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. Located within the freezer compartment walls, it facilitates automatic defrost cycles through targeted heat application. Reliable frozen storage depends on an effective defrost heater.
Causes of failure involve cracking or erosion of heating filaments from repetitive freeze-thaw cycles, loose wire connections preventing electric current flow, or mineral buildup hindering thermal transfer over many years of use.
Symptoms include:
Replacing with this genuine GE heater ensures optimized defrosting for food preservation. Compatible replacements include models for Hotpoint, RCA and select Kenmore branded units seeking to restore automatic function.
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Ge WR51X31995 Freezer Defrost Heater OEM Part