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Defrost Heater 242044008
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$44.63
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PartSelect Number
PS3504321
Manufacturer Part Number
242044008
Manufactured by
Frigidaire
Product Description
Defrost Heater Specifications
The defrost heater is in the evaporator section at the rear of the freezer. This heater melts frost off of the evaporator coils.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Freezer not defrosting | Fridge too warm | Frost buildup
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse.
Part# 242044008 replaces these:
242044020
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Billy R - April 13, 2025
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Perfect
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Mark P - May 28, 2021
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Fast delivery, all fixed!
Original part from the factory had a small nick in it that corroded over time. Plugged in the new one and we're back in working order!
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WENBAO C - August 25, 2018
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FREEZER WAS COLD FRIDGE WARM
YOU TUBE VIDEO POINTED ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. USED MULTI METER TO CHECK FOR VOLTAGE. NONE, REPLACED DEFROST HEATER. WORKS LIKE A CHARM, PART DELIVERED TO MY DOOR FOR LESS THAN $60.00, IN TWO DAYS FROM PARTSELECT. FIXED IT MYSELF FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF A SERVICE CALL.
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers
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Fridge was cooling down enough the heating defrost was bad
I take 2 crew on front of the fridge take the cover and fan out replaced the part and put everything back it’s a easy job thanks guys for the parts from Orlando fl
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José from ORLANDO, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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PartSelect Number: PS3504321
Manufacturer Part Number: 242044008
Manufacturer Part Number: 242044008
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