Refrigerator Defrost Heater Fresh Food WR51X10132

Hello Kristine, Thank you for the question. I suggest testing the Defrost Thermostat. PartSelect Number PS8688283. The best way to do this is to remove the thermostat from the refrigerator so you can control the temperature of the sensor. You can let the sensor warm up to room temperature. With the sensor warmed up to room temperature the sensor should read approximately 6.2K Ohms at 68°F. With the thermistor submerged is a glass full of ice water, the sensor should be very close to 32°F which should read approximately 16.3K Ohms. If the values that you are getting are far off from these readings, then the sensor is bad and should be replaced. If the thermostat is good you may need to test the heater for continuity. Hope this helps!

Hi Mahendra, Thank you for the question. Here is a link to one of our YouTube videos on how to replace a GE Defrost Heater. Hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb8iz56hcEo&t=185s

Hello Ken, thank you for writing. It is our recommendation that a clogged or faulty Drain Tube and Valve part PartSelect Number PS12344758. We hope this helps.