Ge WR49X45545 Fill Tube Heater Kit (Assembly) OEM Part

Product Details

Genuine Ge part. Ge brands include General Electric, Hotpoint, RCA, Kenmore, and others.
GE also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.

Cross Reference Information

Part Number WR49X45545 replaces AP7225348.

Description

This fill tube heater kit warms the refrigerator ice maker fill tube to help prevent freezing and restore reliable water delivery. It replaces a failed or damaged heater element so the ice maker can fill properly. What it does

• Heats the water fill tube to prevent ice blockages that stop water flow to the ice maker
• Restores consistent water delivery when a frozen fill tube causes no or reduced ice production
• Helps avoid frequent defrost cycles or manual thawing caused by tube freezing
• Compatible with common GE refrigerator ice maker inlet configurations

What's included One fill tube heater kit Install notes

• Disconnect power and shut off the water supply before starting any repair
• Handle sharp sheet-metal edges and connectors carefully; wear gloves and eye protection
• Verify proper routing and secure mounting of the heater to the fill tube per factory orientation
• After installation, restore power and water, then test the ice maker for correct fill operation