Kevin S Mission Viejo , CA May 13, 2015 Ice build up in top freezer of refrigerator After watching numerous videos I was able to discern that the problem was with one of the following: the timer, the heater, or the thermostat. a short time check showed me that the timer was working so that narrowed it down to the other two. Not having the necessary tools to check those two I ordered both parts. Once the parts came and I took out the old parts it was quite evident that it was the heater since it had black burn marks on it. I decided to install the thermostat also since it was only about $30 so why not play it safe. The whole process went very smooth thanks to the video at you site that shows how to replace these parts. The hardest part was getting to the parts themselves but I was most grateful that at six feet tall I had a top freezer. Thanks for the help with the videos, schematics, and your chat line that helped me determine which thermostat to use. And even more, thanks for saving us $1,200 for a new refrigerator! Read More... 14 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Noel A Coral Springs , FL November 10, 2014 Frosted up DEFROST COIL AND REPLACE PART, Work beautiful. Read More... 3 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers
Jacqueline S New Orleans , LA March 15, 2015 Appliance: Model MTF2155AR Clips heater and thermostat defrost was rusted and not operating I removed the back panel in freezer and light cover then the following: remove the rusted clips, unplug heater and replaced new heater, the thermostat defrost I unfasten, clip on replacement and connected plugs. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers
Joel S Tomahawk , WI August 13, 2016 Appliance: Jenn-Air Refrigerator JTB2188AEA Broken defrost heater assembly Replaced heater Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Edmund Z Lakeside , AZ January 19, 2019 Broken defrost heater Replaced heater. Works great now. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers