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Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Heater Assembly by Ge

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Part Number: OEM6214572
Manufacturer Part Number: WR51X10029

The Defrost Heater Assembly is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This component is crucial for preventing frost buildup on the evaporator coils by periodically melting any ice that accumulates. It ensures that the refrigerator operates efficiently and maintains the proper temperature.

Causes of a bad defrost heater assembly can include electrical failures, wear and tear over time, or damage to the heater element. Continuous cycling of the heater can also lead to deterioration of its components.

Symptoms of a bad defrost heater assembly include:

  • Frost buildup on the evaporator coils
  • The refrigerator not maintaining a consistent temperature
  • Increased energy consumption
  • The refrigerator running continuously or for extended periods

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

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For Ge Defrost Heater Assembly (Part Number: OEM6214572)

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Terrance, it would be recommended that every electrical component is installed as it is originally designed as this will ensure there are no electrical shorts that could occur.

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Lily, Part # WR50X10068 is your defrost thermostat.Wires that connect to the heater shpild have a plastic sheath as long as you get a good connection there shouldn't be an issue.You can always defrost the unit manually and it should work fine until you recieve your parts.

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Hello Bill, This was referring to the plastic liner of the compartment. The inside of the freezer compartment, or the "walls" of the freezer.

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Bill for Model Number 36359572994

I have installed the new defrost heater, however, even after I tied the evaporator tube to the back wall so that I could get the new defrost heater in, a good portion of the evaporator tube is still in contact with the lower side of the defrost heater bracket. Is this ok? I'm not sure how hot the defrost heater bracket will get and how much heat will transfer onto the evaporator tube laying on the bracket. Also not sure what will happen if a lot of heat is transfer onto the evaporator tube. Could you let me know what you think...thanks

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Hello Bill. It should be fine. It does not get hot enough to hurt that. Just make sure it is not touching the plastic liner.

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Hello Skippy. It sounds like you may have a defrost problem with the unit. Check and see if there is any frost build up on the evaporator coils in 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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Vera, To replace the defrost heater, you will need to disconnect power to the unit. Remove the shelving in the freezer compartment. Take the rear cover off the back of the freezer compartment. Unplug the connector at the top for the heater and thermostat assembly and take out the 2 screws that hold the heater in place and remove. Reinstall in reverse.

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