Refrigerator & Freezer Repair - Defrost Heater Harness Kit (GE Part# WR51X10101)

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This particular Defrost Heater Harness Kit is specific to GE manufactured brands, including GE, Hotpoint and Kenmore. To find an kit specific to your model, visit http://www.PartSelect.com

If your refrigerator freezer is having any of these symptoms, then replacing the Defrost Heater Harness Kit could solve your appliance problem.
1) Defrost not working or thawing
2) Too warm or won't cool
3) Back of freezer covered in ice

Part Select Part Number: PS1993872
GE OEM Part Number: WR51X10101

Tools used for this repair/replacement:
*1/4 inch nut driver
*needle-nose pliers
*possibly a wire stripper or pair of crimpers

For more information on this part, installation instructions and more, click here:
http://www.partselect.com/PS1993872-GE-WR51X10101-Defrost-Heater-Harness-Kit....

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[partselect]

@TheFmp100 Yes you can connect the pink wire to either of the two terminals on the defrost heater harness kit. Hope this information helps. Let us know if you have any other questions. I will also email you my answer.

[partselect]

@msTamara212 Glad you found the video useful. We have troubleshooting and repair information on our website PartSelect . com to determine if a specific part is malfunctioning. I will send you the link. We also have a troubleshooting video about why the fridge and freezer is too warm. I will send you the video’s link. You’ll also need your fridge’s model number to locate the correct part. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[partselect]

@Nicksclick – I’ll need your fridge’s model number to confirm the part's number. You can also head over to our website Part Select . com and enter your fridge’s model number in our Instant Repairman search bar. It will tell you what part you’ll need. I’ll also direct message you this information. Let me know if you need anything else.

[Kennadams1]

parts select, please send me the links as you did kristy 74133. I to need to determine whixh is the faulty part the heater, thermostat, or defrost timer. thank you.

kennadams1

[partselect]

@Kennadams1 Not a problem, you can find repair and troubleshooting advice on our website at partselect. com. I have sent you the specefic link to your inbox though, let me know if you have any more questions!

[kristy74133]

A quick question...the evaporator is definitely freezing up but how do I know that it's not the thermostat versus the defrost heater? I'm only asking because when researching this problem online, some responses say defrost heater and other responses say thermostat. Thanks so much for your help

[partselect]

@kristy74133 We have information on our website on how to test if a specific part is malfunctioning. In these YouTube comments we are not able to post links though. I will send you the links with the step-by-step directions on how to test your defrost heater and thermostat to your inbox.

[TheFmp100]

I notice the pink wire was on the front connector when you took it off. You put the pink one on the back side when you installed it. Will either way work??

[msTamara212]

@partselect, thank you for the video. very useful. i think I have the same GE fridge as displayed in video model number 25.0. i have the same concern as Kenadam1, how do i know which part is faulty? the freezer is icey and the fridge is warm. do not think it has anything to do with the motherboard but not sure. can you please link me/ give me model number for the items i need to purchase. (heather, thermostat or defrost timer) and the appropriate video to help do the set up.

thank u

[nicksclick]

I have a GE side by side, the insides, look exactly like the video. I did everything that your tech did. The coils are still defrosting. He shows a pink & black wire in the vid. on the right hand side of the coils. I have a pink wire on the right & a blue wire on the left. Do I need a different part number?