1 Answer Krystal, the defrost heater 218657301 should measure 21 Ohms of resistance at room temperature. Read More...
Kevin August 18, 2012 for Model Number mrs20wrgw0 Refrigerator not defrosting, heater bad. replaced defrost heater, and still not defrosting?
1 Answer Hello Kevin. You will need to check the defrost thermostat and the timer and see which on is bad and is causing the issue with the unit. Read More...
Jack S. July 21, 2012 for Model Number FRS20QRCW2 Is it possible for the defrost heater to go bad and the thermostat still be good? Thanks!
1 Answer Hello Jack, It is very possible for the defrost heater to fail and the defrost thermostat be good. When the defrost thermostat is closed, it simply passes the current. Unless the points try to open while excessive current is passing, it will not damage the defrost thermostat. Read More...
1 Answer Hello Uriah. Remove the back wall out of the freezer and access the coils. Make sure the power is disconnected from the unit. Unplug the wires for the heater and remove any ice on the evaporator coils. Next, remove the clips securing the heater to the evaporator coils and pull the bottom of the coils forward slightly. Now slide the heater assembly out of the coils in the freezer. Install the new heater 218657301 in reverse order. Read More...
Martin B. July 23, 2011 for Model Number Frigidaire FRS20WNFWo Resistance specification of the Defrost Heater Part # AP2114859?
1 Answer Hello Martin. You will need to check the defrost heater 218657301 for continuity. It should read closed. If it is open, it is bad. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps.http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...