This defrost heater kit warms the evaporator during the automatic defrost cycle to melt frost and keep air moving. Replace it when ice builds up on the freezer coils and temperatures rise or airflow is restricted.
- Heats the evaporator coil during defrost to clear accumulated frost/ice
- Helps maintain proper airflow and stable temperatures in both compartments
- Symptoms can include heavy frost on the back wall/evaporator cover, reduced cooling, or fan noise from ice contact
- A failed heater can leave the defrost system unable to clear ice, restricting airflow
What's included: 1 defrost heater kit Install notes:
- Disconnect power to the refrigerator before servicing
- Access the heater behind the freezer's rear panel; safely remove heavy ice before replacement
- Move wires and clips one at a time, routing exactly like the original to avoid pinched or exposed conductors
- After replacement, monitor defrost operation; icing persists, also check the defrost thermostat and control
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Breaker was tripping when going into defrost mode Paul G. • New Fairfield , CT • December 08, 2014
Inspected the Defrost timer and it seamed to be functioning properly. Ohm ed out the defrost heater element and it also measured out correctly (mine 34 ohms). Bypassed the heater element and found that the unit would run without tripping breaker during defrost cycle. At this point i inspected the wiring to the heater and checked continuity of the wire and continuity to ground, No issues found. So with the heater out of the circuit and not having an issue i ordered heater element from...
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