Jim Rush July 04, 2019 for Model Number ZIFS360NXALH The drain tube constantly freezes up, causing water to freeze along bottom of freezer (lava flow) till it builds up towards door. Then it starts leaking onto floor. Drain tube has been cleaned by professional technician several times, so don't believe the tube has any obstructions. Is it possible to attach a heat probe, or other type of copper wire to a lower heat element and insert one end into the drain tube. Any problems with melting the drain tube? Is the heating element glass of metal ? Thanks.
1 Answer Frederick, Yes the 819043 defrost heat probe will work in your top mount refrigerator. Don't forget to check the defrost drain tube with a flexible line(weed eater trim line works) and make sure the drain tube is aligned and seated in the defrost drain pan inside the compressor compartment. Thanks, Read More...
David April 01, 2019 for Model Number ksrp25fnss00 Will 819043 drain kit work for this model? It states only for top freezer units. Having issue where drain keeps icing over, keep defrosting but keeps coming back.
1 Answer David, more than likely the defrost drain tube [WP1108438] in the compressor section has a clog in it. If it is not cleaned out or replaced, then the defrost drain will continue to back up and cause this issue. Read More...
Jimbones February 15, 2019 for Model Number GE Fridge TNX22BACARBB What are the dimensions of this part? I looks too wide to fit inside the condensate drain. Thanks
1 Answer Jimbones, This heat probe would be 4 1/2" length and about a 1/4" width and would go around a calrod heating element. This will not work if the element is a glass tube heater. Read More...
Michael January 30, 2019 for Model Number ET1NHM I have a Whirlpool ET1NHM and know that the heat probe 819043 is compatible with this Whirlpool fridge. Before I order, I have a couple of questions for clarification. On this model, 1. Should I use the metal tube insert? 2. How far down into the drain hole should the end of the probe go, for best results? I assume the further it can extend down into the hole, the better, as long as it does not touch any plastic parts down inside. 3. Does this model improve its drain performance with the insulation pads and does it need the insulation pads, and if so, where does a person mount them, specifically? What is the purpose of the insulation strips? Thank you. Michael
1 Answer Michael, Yes, you should use the metal "tube" insert, it will transfer the heat more efficiently. The end of the heat probe should only drop inside the drain opening 3/8 to 1/4 in. and should not touch the sides of the opening. Any insulation or blocks would be to redirect the air up into the evaporator for more efficient cooling and air circulation. There are a few other things to check or do while you're working in the area, make sure the drain tube is clear all the way down to the defrost drip pan, make sure both doors close and seal properly, and make sure there's nothing obstructing or redirecting the air flow from the air tunnel. Read More...
Shaun October 27, 2018 for Model Number GAFZ21XXRK02 Ice builds up in the bottom freezer section of my unit. I have replaced the defrost heater and the bimetal defrost thermostat. The problem still exists and the ice build up reoccurs in approximately 2-3 months . Any other suggestions?
1 Answer Shaun, You will want to flush the drain tube with hot water and install drain probe 819043. Read More...
Aryeh Fischer August 28, 2018 for Model Number et1mhkxmq03 Will this heat prob work for my whirlpool fridge freezer et1mhkxmq03 The pipe draining the water keeps on freezing so 5he freezer get full of water and getting into fridge Please advice
Jay August 20, 2018 for Model Number Kenmore 106.70182001 Will the 819043 heater strip work with my Kenmore Refrigerator Model 106.70182001
1 Answer Jay, either probe will work for your refrigerator, I would recommend the 819043 heat probe kit. Read More...
Brent May 08, 2018 When installing heat probe (819043) into refrigerator drain, is it supposed to touch the sides of drain or not? Also, since I have an icemaker, I assume I have to remove it to get evaporator cover off, correct? Thank you
1 Answer Brent, You would need to remove the icemaker to get the rear cover off and the probe will not touch the sides of the drain. Read More...