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Customer Questions and Answers for Refrigerator Defrost Heater And Bracket Assembly by Ge

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Part Number: OEM9549942
Manufacturer Part Number: WR51X10055

The Defrost Heater and Bracket Assembly is an OEM replacement part for GE refrigerators. It is responsible for facilitating the defrosting process, which is essential for maintaining proper cooling and preventing excessive ice buildup within the freezer compartment.

Symptoms of a faulty Defrost Heater and Bracket Assembly include:

  • Excessive frost or ice buildup in the freezer compartment
  • Inefficient cooling or temperature fluctuations
  • Water leaks or puddles forming inside the freezer
  • Unusual noises or burning smells during the defrost cycle

Causes of a bad defrost heater and bracket assembly can include normal wear and tear over time, electrical malfunctions, or physical damage to the heating element or bracket.

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

NOTE: For a 9" double glass tube heater use WR51X10101

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For Ge Refrigerator Defrost Heater And Bracket Assembly (Part Number: OEM9549942)

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Diyer, if you are certain the element is good, ther bi/metal thermostat is closed, the control is all that is left, you would need part number WR55X10942C

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Ralph, You always want to check the fan in the freezer first. Is it running? If so have you checked the condenser fan motor for a lot of lint and dust build up? If so, it needs a vacuum. Check back wall in the freezer for ice build up> If ice is present you will have to thaw and check your heater for continuity and your defrost bi-metal for continuity as long as it is below 15 degrees the bi-metal should be closed.

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Mike, open the refrigerator door and with the unit running, you should be able to feel air blowing into the refrigerator side, ,if you don't feel any air, check the evaporator coils to see if they are impacted with frost. Any build up of frost would indicate a defrost heater failure. You can remove the rear panel and check the heater for continuity

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Open the freezer door and check the very back panel to see if there is frost forming, if there is, you have a defrost problem and the heaters would need to be replaced. If there is not frost present then go to the back of the refrigerator and take the lower back panel off and see if the compressor is running. If the compressor is not running you can check the start relay. If compressor is running, then you have a sealed system problem.

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Doug, If the icemaker is not making ice then you will want to check to make sure that when the icemaker cycles that there is 120 vac getting to the water valve. If there is then the issue will be caused by the water valve. If there is not power then the icemaker will be the issue.

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Hello Brad, This is a stopped up drain issue. You should install a heat probe 819043 and make sure the temperature is not set below 0°F. You should also check for air leaks around the door seal and at the ice door which would allow room humidity to enter the unit and cause a frost accumulation. The ice maker should be connected to the cold water and not the hot, which would also cause a frost issue.

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Hello Doug, I'm sorry but we will need to ask you to please post a new question including the verified model number from the units' I.D. tag since the one provided will not come up for us as a valid model number. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Hello Angel. Instead of using ER parts you may want to consider ordering an OEM heater WR51X10055. These usually last longer and are better quality. Thank you.

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Rick for Model Number GSS25PSMFBS

Hi - I'm having the same problem as everyone else with my evaporator coils icing up. I read through the answers to the other questions and I can confirm that the evaporator fan is working. I also checked the defroster/heater with an ohm meter and it shows a complete circuit, but it looks bad with black and white patches across the tube. I'm not sure if that matters. I live overseas and will be in the US this summer so I need to bring back the most likely parts to fix it. What do you suggest? Should I try replacing the defroster/heater? Anything else that I should check first?

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Hello Rick, you'll want to test the defrost thermostat for continuity while it is inside the freezer. If both the thermostat and heater show continuity, you'll want to replace board WR55X10942C as this controls your defrost cycle. Thanks!

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