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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Control Board by Ge

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Part Number: OEM17873610
Manufacturer Part Number: WR55X21623

The Defrost Control Board is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This component manages the defrost cycle, ensuring that the refrigerator and freezer compartments remain frost-free and maintain optimal cooling performance.

Causes of a bad defrost control board can include electrical surges, component failure due to wear over time, or damage from moisture exposure. A faulty board can lead to inefficient defrost cycles or prevent the defrost process from occurring altogether.

Symptoms of a bad Defrost Control Board include:

  • Frost buildup in the freezer
  • Refrigerator or freezer not cooling properly
  • Frequent cycling of the defrost heater
  • Water leaks inside the refrigerator

This GE replacement part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.

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For Ge Defrost Control Board (Part Number: OEM17873610)

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Peter, You will want to check the condenser coils to make sure that they are clean. Also, check to make sure that the condenser fan is running.

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David, Based on the description given it sounds as if you have a sealed system issue that would require an EPA-certified technician to perform the repairs.

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I used PFSS6PKWBSS as the model number and found WR55X10763 is the main control board that controls the defrost. It is located on the back of the fridge under the approximate 12"x10" metal cover.

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David, you may want to test the temperature control [WR09X20002], when the temperature control is set to 5 and the freezer damper is on the warmer setting, the temperatures should read 34.6 degrees in the refrigerator and 13.4 degrees in the freezer. As the freezer damper is set to the colder positions, this will influence how much cold air from the freezer gets to the refrigerator.

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Stan for Model Number GE gth18ebtzrww

My fridge is running fine but sometimes if would just stop running and it will not turn back on. Even when I move the temperature control, it doesn't make the click sound and does not turn on. Sometimes it does, but sometimes it doesn't and I have to unplug it from power source and plug it back in after 2 min and it turns on just fine. The problem is that when I'm not home, all my food could go bad. I changed temperature control, compressor starter and the capacitor for it. I'm thinking about changing the defrost thermostats for the freezer but I'm really lost here. It's very clean, never freezes inside, just sometimes it would not turn back on when it's wormer. Any clues?

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Michael, There would normally be a screw at the front, which you have already removed and then look in the area of the light for a second screw that would be in this area that you would need to remove as well. This should allow the control panel to lower to replace the defrost board.

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