Defrost Heater
Part # WR51X10101·GE·Refrigerator

Defrost Heater

The WR51X10101 is a defrost heater for GE refrigerator. Basic tools needed. Compare prices from top sellers.

Replaces: 1399613, AP4355467, WR51X10032, WR51X10053, WR51X10097
Moderate Repair

Fits 4 brands

Kenmore
Hotpoint
GE
RCA

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The WR51X10101 refrigerator defrost heater replaces your single defrost heater and helps the automatic defrost work more efficiently.,There are three main parts to a refrigerator automatic defrost: defrost timer, defrost heater and defrost thermostat. All three of these parts work together to ensure ice buildup doesn’t occur inside and outside your refrigerator and freezer.,This part is about 9-inches long and works with the majority of GE’s side by side refrigerators, but to ensure an exact fit, search by your appliance model number.,

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Common Problems This Part Fixes

Freezer not defrosting
Fridge runs too long

Repair difficulty: Moderate - basic tools and 1-2 panels to remove

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