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The Defrost Timer is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It serves as a crucial component in managing the defrost cycle of the refrigerator, ensuring that frost buildup is regularly melted away from the evaporator coils. This timer periodically switches the refrigerator between cooling and defrost mode, helping to maintain efficient operation and prevent overcooling or excessive ice accumulation.

Symptoms of a bad Defrost Timer include:

• Frost building up more than usual in the freezer compartment.
• The refrigerator or freezer sections becoming too warm due to prolonged defrost cycles.
• The refrigerator not transitioning out of defrost mode, leading to spoiled food due to inadequate cooling.

Causes of a bad defrost timer can include mechanical wear from continuous use, electrical failures that impede the timer’s operation, or simply aging components that no longer function reliably.

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

The Ice Door Assembly is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It is integral to the ice dispenser system, controlling access to the ice chute. This component ensures the efficient delivery of ice cubes or crushed ice when activated and seals off the chute when not in use to maintain the freezer's temperature and prevent frost buildup.

Symptoms of a bad Ice Door Assembly include:

• Frost or ice buildup around the dispenser area
• Ice escaping from the dispenser when not in use
• Failure to dispense ice
• Noise during operation indicating misalignment or malfunction

Causes of a bad Ice Door Assembly can include mechanical wear from frequent use, failure of the spring mechanism or solenoid that operates the door, or damage to the sealing surfaces that leads to air leaks.

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

The Defrost Thermostat is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. It regulates the temperature of the defrost cycle by sensing the temperature of the evaporator coils and signaling the defrost heater to turn on or off. This helps prevent ice buildup on the coils, ensuring efficient cooling and proper refrigerator operation.

You should replace this defrost thermostat if it fails to regulate the defrost cycle correctly. Common causes of a bad thermostat include electrical failures, wear and tear from regular use, or damage from temperature fluctuations.

Symptoms of a bad defrost thermostat include:

• Excessive frost buildup in the freezer
• Refrigerator not maintaining the correct temperature
• Defrost cycle not activating
• Water leaking inside the refrigerator

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

This defrost heater and thermostat assembly melts frost from the evaporator and shuts off at the proper temperature during the defrost cycle, restoring airflow and helping the refrigerator maintain steady, reliable cooling performance.

• Heats the evaporator to clear frost/ice during the automatic defrost cycle
• Thermostat opens to terminate heat once a safe temperature is reached
• Helps restore air circulation to the fresh food section
• Common failure signs: heavy frost on the freezer back wall/evaporator, poor cooling or warm fridge, fan noise from ice contact, little or no water in the drain pan after "defrosts"

• Disconnect power before service; work on a fully de-energized appliance
• Access is typically behind the freezer's rear panel; remove shelves/ice components as needed
• Fully defrost before installing the new assembly to prevent damage and ensure proper fit
• Reinstall in the original locations; clamp the thermostat to the evaporator tubing and route wiring exactly as factory, away from sharp edges and moving parts

This 15 uF capacitor kit supports an AC motor by providing the phase shift needed to start and run smoothly. Replacing a weak or failed capacitor can help resolve hard-start or no-start issues and restore consistent performance. What it does

• Stores and releases energy to help a single-phase AC motor start and maintain proper torque
• Common symptoms include humming or buzzing without starting, repeated clicking, intermittent starting, or warmer-than-normal temperatures
• Visual clues of failure may include a swollen or cracked housing
• Matched 15 uF rating supports correct motor operation per the original design

• One 15 uF capacitor

• Disconnect power before servicing; verify the capacitor is fully discharged before handling
• Note wire positions; move one lead at a time to the new capacitor
• Match the microfarad (uF) rating to the original part for proper performance
• Secure the capacitor using the existing bracket/strap and route wires away from heat and moving parts