This mechanical defrost timer controls the refrigerator's automatic defrost cycle, clearing frost from the evaporator and helping maintain stable temperatures. Replacing a faulty timer restores regular defrost intervals to prevent frost buildup and inconsistent cooling.
- Cycles the system between cooling and defrost at set intervals to remove frost from the evaporator coils
- Heavy frost on the freezer back wall or evaporator cover may indicate a failed timer
- Fresh food section warming while the freezer seems cold, or unit stuck in defrost with no cooling
- Compressor runs continuously or never restarts; timer does not advance as expected
What's included: 1 defrost timer Install notes:
- Disconnect power before servicing to avoid electrical shock
- Access location varies by model; commonly in the control housing, behind the kick plate, or at the rear near the compressor
- Photograph or label wiring and transfer wires one at a time to the matching terminals
- Mount securely, restore power, and confirm normal cooling/defrost operation
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Ge refrigerator was not cooling as normal Richard W. • Washington , IL • September 30, 2014
This unit has a recurring problem with the defrost timer. after the first 10 years the original part
gave up. we had it replaced and (as normal for me i watched very closely) . after 2 years the same trouble started again. the defrost cycle would run to long. so i replaced the same part and solved the trouble again. so now about every 2 years this part wears out again and i order it and replace it. this has gone on for 20 years now and this unit is still going strong after serving us for 29...
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