A defrost heater prevents your fridge's cooling coils from frosting over. If the defrost heater fails, your fridge can get too hot or too cold, causing food to spoil or get freezer burnt. Luckily, it's easy and affordable to replace a faulty defrost heater. The PartsBroz single-tube defrost heater directly replaces part number WR51X10053. It offers long-lasting durability and compatibility with many GE and Hotpoint brand fridges.
Installation Tips
Empty out your freezer and unplug the refrigerator before starting the repair. Helpful tools include a quarter-inch nut driver and a Phillips head screwdriver. Expect to spend about 20 minutes from start to finish.
Easy Fix for a Broken Fridge
Replacing a broken or faulty defrost heater is often the solution to the following problems:
- Fridge section is too warm
- Freezer section is too warm
- Fridge section is too cold
- Freezer section is too cold
- Freezer isn't defrosting
- Frost buildup
Compatible brands: Hotpoint and General Electric (GE)
Replaces Several Part Numbers: 1399613, AH1993872, AP4355467, EA1993872, PS1993872, WR51X10032, WR51X10053, and WR51X1009.
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