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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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Ang, With frost building up on the bottom of the ice bin then this will likely be caused by a ice door that is not closing all the way. Also would suggest to check the dispenser solenoid to make sure that the solenoid is not rusted.

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C for Model Number GSH25SGPASS

As indicated in previous questions by users I removed the back panel of the freezer and it was completely frozen over. I replaced the Defrost Limiter Thermostat and the unit worked great for about two weeks. I am now seeing frost build back up on the rear of the freezer section, again. Would the most common cause of this be the Defrost Heater Assembly instead of the Limiter? Trying to get the right part replaced this time so I'm not "rebuilding" a refrigerator. THANKS IN ADVANCE for your advice!!!

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C., The Defrost Limiter Thermostat, is rated at 140 dgrs.F. and doesn't fail all that often. You should check the evaporator thermistor WR55X10025, and wiring for loose connections and the heater for proper wire connections and any "white" spots on the inside of the glass tube. The more common issue for a defrost problem on this style refrigerator is the "mother board"/ main control board WR55X10942C on the back of the refrigerator.

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Brian, With the element, thermostat and thermistor having been replaced then this will be an issue with the main control board.

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Scott, Check for an air leak at the door seals and dispenser chute door. Check the evaporator thermistor resistance. Check to make sure the defrost drain pan is draining and the drain trough isn't blocked or full of ice. Usually, if the top portion of the evaporator is frosted or iced over, this would indicate an evaporator fan motor issue. If the evaporator is completely iced /frosted over check or replace the main control board on the back of the refrigerator. The main control board is also the adaptive defrost control circuit, which could also have failed.

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Joey, This issue sounds like the unit is sticking in defrost and would require a new main control board.

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Hello Randy. We would need your model to see if they offer that harness. In some cases they do not. Thank you.

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Hello Mark, You should completely defrost the unit with a hair dryer and put it back together. After 24 hours it should be back down to operating temperature.

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