[Upgraded] BlueStars WR51X10055 Refrigerator Defrost Heater for G.E

The upgraded version of this defrosts heater doesn't stink the fridge. You need to replace the thermostat at least every 8 months, and thermometer to extend its life. Otherwise, heater element will burn in a year. Under 20 still a good price.

I purchased this to have on hand as a spare from when I had to replace the defrost heater in our 24-year old GE side-by-side refrigerator a couple of years ago. It looks identical to the one I purchased a couple of years ago and I expect it will work just as well. A defrost heater is a critical part of the defrost function of a frost-free refrigerator. If this part fails, frost will begin to accumulate on the evaporator coil and begin to act as an insulator, preventing the freezer from getting much below 32 degrees Fahrenheit (if at all). If your refrigerator is running longer, and not cooling the way it used to, it's possible the defrost heater has failed. If this is the case, this defrost heater will do the job, and just as well as an OEM unit.

These are easy to install. Defrosting the frozen up freezer? Time consuming

UPDAYTE!: To return under lifetime warranty simply buy a replacement and return the defective one. I advise having a replacement on hand so you can get your fridge up and running right away, then order another to have on hand and return the defective one you just removed. Reasonable price and easy to install. Let's about a year. Install is straight forward. Remove food and shelves fIrom freezer. You don't to even open door on refrigerator side if you work fast. Remove the screws that hold the back panel into freezer. Remove ground wire clipped to top of panel. Panel is flexible enough to maneuver it out. You should unplug the wall plug for safety. I don't because access is limited. I just turn both fridge and freezer off. If your heater is bad the coils will be covered with a thick layer of frost. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to melt ice from coils. If using a heat gun be careful around plastic parts to avoid melting plastic. Remove the screws that hold the heat shield in and remove heat shield and heater. Remove any retainers or zip ties on wires and unplug wires. Plug in the new heater and install new zip ties if needed. Reassemble everything plug wall plug in and turn tperature settings to normal. Reload and you are done. Next year when the heater burns out you can quickly install the spare that you ordered once you saw how easy the repair is. Or you csn get a genuine GE part that may last 5-7 years. Or may not. .

Lasted 6 months and failed miserably and unsafely. The wiring lead on the left side burnt up from excessive resistance or an improperly designed defrost tube. The original tube just failed from use and time, no drama, nothing fried, no burnt wiring connector.

Worked well.This is what In have to tell purchasers .If the temp in the fridge heats up it is probably because the heater /defroster went bad . I removed all the food from the freezer , took out the shelves and removed the back panel. The coil evaporator was encased in an inch of ice. I used two hair dryers to thaw it. I then removed the heater/ defroster . Two screws and two clips . The clips have probably rusted on so needle nose plyers come into play .You will noticed that the old heater/ defroster is black which indicates a short . Just replace it with the new one . Two clips, two screws. That's it. replace the back panel , put back the shelves and frozen food . I watched the repair man do this 6 years ago. Labor was $100 and he charged me $75 for the heather defroster. I paid $13.50 for it in amazon.

Saved our fridge! The temp in our fridge/freezer started increasing rapidly and we noticed frost on the back of the inside of the freezer. We were able to test the existing part and found it to be faulty. This completely fixed the problem and saved us from buying a new fridge! Super grateful!!

It has already burned out. Best to pay double and get a GE factory part. Probably made by the same factory but he warranty is better.

Excellent working well received on time recommended

Remplace pièce d'origine valeur 161.00 Cad + 35.00 Cad expédition + Tax. Amazon total pour le tout 32.94 Cad

The part works well however, its the second one I replace in about 2 years. Hoping this one will last longer although the fridge is on its last legs.

I installed this part but it only lasted a few hours. Plug ends started melting.

Need to be 9 1/2 inch wide