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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Timer by Ge

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By: Ge
Part Number: OEM6185088
Manufacturer Part Number: WR9X483

The Defrost Timer is an OEM replacement part for GE refrigerators. It regulates the automatic defrost cycle, which helps maintain optimal cooling and preserving food freshness inside the fridge. The defrost timer controls when the refrigerator exits cooling mode to enter a brief defrost period, preventing the buildup of ice on cooling coils. 10hr/35min timer.

Causes of a bad defrost timer can be normal wear and tear over time, exposure to wet environments, or accidental damage.

Symptoms of a bad defrost timer include:

  • Inefficient or inconsistent cooling inside the fridge
  • Ice accumulation on refrigerator walls or coils
  • Condensation or water pooling in compartments or drawers
  • Loud buzzing or clicking noises emitting from the back of the fridge

This is a genuine OEM part that works for some models of GE, and Hotpoint models.

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For Ge Defrost Timer (Part Number: OEM6185088)

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Hello Judd. Based on the information you provided, the defrost timer is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Hello Mae, While there are several components in the defrost circuit, the most common failure on this model is the defrost thermostat 5303918214. The next most common failure is the electronic control 241739709.

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Mae, You will want to test the defrost thermostat and defrost heater for continuity. If there is no continuity then replace that part. If there is continuity on both parts then the control board 241739709 is defective and would need to be replaced.

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Holli, If the evaporator fan has frost building around it causing it to not turn then you would have a defrost failure and would want to check for continuity on the defrost heater and thermostat. If either does not have continutiy then it nees to be replaced. If they do have continuity then you would want to replace the defrost timer. If there is not frost clogging the fan and the fan is not spinning but has 120vac to it then the fan motor should be replaced. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hello Bill, The fan circuit goes through the defrost timer. If the motor is not working you will want to check to make sure that there is power getting to the fan. The fan should have 120 vac. If no power then check the defrost timer to make sure that power is leaving defrost timer to the fan motor.

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Hello Mel. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the back wall of the freezer. If so, you will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Hello Kathy, It sounds like you have a bad thermostat in refrigerator WR02X11036. The thermostat will control the operation of the unit and if it is freezing would be the most likely cause.

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Ram, The most common issue is most likely a defective defrost timer WR9X483, it's also the least intrusive, and inexpensive. You'll be able to test or replace the timer and temperature control, since they are mounted side by side in the control console. It could be anyone of these components, or others(compressor, start device,)but you may want to start at the timer. Thanks

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Hello Rhonda. Remove the back wall from inside the freezer and see if the coils are completely frosted over. If there is only a small patch of ice, or if there is only half of the coils frosted over, you either have a restriction or very low freon in the unit and it will require a sealed system repair. If there is a good frost pattern, then you will want to check and see if the evaporator fan motor is running in the freezer. If not, replace the fan motor WR60X10014.

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