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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Isn't Defrosting? Defrost Heater WR51X10038
GE Refrigerator Isn't Defrosting? Defrost Heater WR51X10038
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$75.38Estimated Savings
$112.5002:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the defrost heater assembly on GE refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the defrost heater is when the refrigerator isn’t defrosting.
All the information in this heater assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Americana, RCA
Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver
All the information in this heater assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Americana, RCA
Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
3
Your first step is to remove any air ducts mounted on the rear panel.
4
Your first step is to remove any shelving or drawers obstructing the freezer's rear panel.
5
Next, remove the screws to release the panel itself.
6
Next, lift the light lens cover up and out to remove.
7
Now, remove the defrost strap if applicable to your model, as well as the defrost heater mounting bracket.
8
Unscrew the light bulb and set it aside.
9
Depress the tabs to release the old defrost heater and shield if your model has one.
10
Remove the screws securing the rear panel and, if applicable, detach the grounding wire.
11
Disconnect the wires and remove the old component.
12
Now, lift the panel up and out.
13
You're now ready to install the new defrost heater.
14
Remove the mounting screws and lift the old defrost heater up and off the evaporator bracket.
15
Connect the wires, if applicable, position the shield, and install the new heater by sliding it into the slots in the evaporator.
16
Disconnect the wires and set the old heater aside.
17
Secure with the tabs.
18
You are now ready to install the new defrost heater.
19
Reinstall the mounting bracket and, if applicable, the defrost strap.
20
Connect the wires and position the new heater onto the evaporator bracket.
21
We install the rear panel and secure the screws.
22
Secure it with the mounting screws.
23
Remount any air ducts.
24
Replace the rear panel and reattach the grounding wire, if applicable.
25
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
26
Secure the panel with the screws.
27
Replace the light bulb and the light lens cover, as well as any drawers or shelving.
28
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the defrost heater assembly on GE refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the defrost heater is when the refrigerator isn’t defrosting.
All the information in this heater assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Americana, RCA
Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver
All the information in this heater assembly replacement video is applicable to the following brands: GE, Hotpoint, Americana, RCA
Tools used: screwdriver, nutdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
3
Your first step is to remove any air ducts mounted on the rear panel.
4
Your first step is to remove any shelving or drawers obstructing the freezer's rear panel.
5
Next, remove the screws to release the panel itself.
6
Next, lift the light lens cover up and out to remove.
7
Now, remove the defrost strap if applicable to your model, as well as the defrost heater mounting bracket.
8
Unscrew the light bulb and set it aside.
9
Depress the tabs to release the old defrost heater and shield if your model has one.
10
Remove the screws securing the rear panel and, if applicable, detach the grounding wire.
11
Disconnect the wires and remove the old component.
12
Now, lift the panel up and out.
13
You're now ready to install the new defrost heater.
14
Remove the mounting screws and lift the old defrost heater up and off the evaporator bracket.
15
Connect the wires, if applicable, position the shield, and install the new heater by sliding it into the slots in the evaporator.
16
Disconnect the wires and set the old heater aside.
17
Secure with the tabs.
18
You are now ready to install the new defrost heater.
19
Reinstall the mounting bracket and, if applicable, the defrost strap.
20
Connect the wires and position the new heater onto the evaporator bracket.
21
We install the rear panel and secure the screws.
22
Secure it with the mounting screws.
23
Remount any air ducts.
24
Replace the rear panel and reattach the grounding wire, if applicable.
25
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
26
Secure the panel with the screws.
27
Replace the light bulb and the light lens cover, as well as any drawers or shelving.
28
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Defrost Heater Assembly
$75.38
Total$0.00
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