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GE WR51X442 Refrigerator 9 Inch Defrost Heater with Bimetal Thermostat
GEN-WR51X442
Availability
Ships within2-4 Business Days
Part Number
GEN-WR51X442
Manufacturer
GE
Compatible Brands:
GE ProfileCafe
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GE WR51X442 Refrigerator 9 Inch Defrost Heater with Bimetal Thermostat
Restore proper defrost function in your GE refrigerator with this genuine OEM 9-inch defrost heater with integrated bimetal thermostat, part number WR51X442. This heater melts frost buildup on the evaporator coils during the automatic defrost cycle, ensuring efficient cooling. The integrated bimetal thermostat controls the heater temperature for safe operation. Designed for direct replacement in compatible GE, GE Profile, Cafe, and Hotpoint refrigerator models.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM GE 9-inch defrost heater with bimetal thermostat
- Melts frost on evaporator coils during defrost cycles
- Integrated bimetal thermostat for temperature-controlled operation
- Prevents ice buildup that reduces cooling efficiency
- Direct replacement for reliable defrost performance
Common Symptoms This Part Fixes
- Refrigerator not cooling properly
- Excessive frost or ice buildup in freezer
- Freezer working but refrigerator section warm
- Frost on back wall of freezer compartment
- Defrost cycle not completing
This part is available to order even when temporarily out of stock. Orders placed while out of stock will ship as soon as inventory is replenished.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Ships within2-4 Business Days
- Unplug the refrigerator
- Remove food and shelves from the freezer
- Remove the freezer back panel screws
- Carefully remove the back panel to expose the evaporator
- Disconnect the wire connectors from the old heater
- Remove the mounting clips securing the heater
- Slide out the old heater assembly
- Install the new heater with bimetal in the same position
- Secure with mounting clips
- 10. Reconnect wire connectors
- 1 Replace the back panel and restore power
WR51X442
- Refrigerator not cooling properly
- Excessive frost or ice buildup in freezer
- Freezer working but refrigerator section warm
- Frost on back wall of freezer compartment
- Defrost cycle not completing
Compatible models
Compatible with select GE, GE Profile, Cafe, and Hotpoint refrigerator models
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