The Defrost Timer is an OEM part for GE refrigerators. This part manages the defrost cycle of the fridge and freezer compartments, ensuring that the evaporator coils do not build up excessive frost.
This cycling is crucial for maintaining optimal temperatures for food preservation and energy efficiency. Over time, the defrost timer can malfunction due to wear, electrical issues, or a buildup of dust and debris, leading to poor performance or failure.
Symptoms of a bad Defrost Timer include:
- Frost buildup in the freezer compartment
- The refrigerator or freezer is not maintaining the set temperature
- The fridge or freezer sections are too warm
- The defrost cycle does not activate, leading to reduced cooling efficiency
This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Freezer not defrosting
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Leaking
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Freezer section too warm
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Fridge too warm
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Refrigerator and freezer were warming and cooling Cathleen S. • Lake Forest , IL • October 05, 2014
We just had the Defrost Timer replaced less than 90 days ago. Called the appliance company who came to diagnose ($109) and it was the same part, (a $34 part). The part was warrantied, but not the service, which was $270. I saw them install the part in July... less than 5 minutes! The company told me that they bill not by time spent on labor, but according to the "national average" for that repair. They wouldn't give me the warrantied new part without doing the labor. I checked with...
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