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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Timer by Ge

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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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Coni, While the defrost timer that the technician put in is not showing for your model it would be compatible as it is the same type of timer and functionally works the same. If the timer is making a ticking noise then it is very possible that you may have gotten a bad timer.

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Hello Darrell, I'm sorry but this problem description is not specific enough to determine the issue. If the water is under the unit check the water valve and the defrost drain. If inside the unit you should check the defrost drain and the water lines. For a more specific diagnosis, please post a new question with a more detailed description of the problem. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Albert, Unfortunately we do not ship outside of the United States. The part number that it shows for the defrost thermostat on your unit is WR50X133.

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Doris, You'll need to remove the evaporator cover (freezer back wall) and check the defrost drain opening for a blockage or restriction. Instead of the defrost water draining down the tube and into the compressor compartment, it is overflowing and dripping down the air tunnel and into the refrigerator.

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Hello Mike! Yes, the timer would need to be replaced. The timer listed for your model is part number WR9X502. Thanks!

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Joe, 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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Roland, The clicking noise near where the light is in the control panel would be a bad defrost control board 4388932.

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Hello Dennis. If that is happening, then the wiring in the unit going to the control is bad. Look for loose or bad connections on the unit. If all is good, see if the timer is sticking on the unit. If so, replace the timer.

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