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Product Description
Defrost Heater Specifications
Is your fridge not performing its best? The Frigidaire HEATER-DEFROST is here to solve the problem. This genuine OEM component plays a big role in your refrigerator's defrost cycle, working efficiently to clear ice build-up away from the evaporator fins. It's especially crafted for icemaker-equipped models, ensuring that both your refrigerator and icemaker continue to function in optimal freezing conditions. But why is this part so important? Well, without an efficient defrosting mechanism, your refrigerator can over-freeze, impairing its performance and damaging other parts. By keeping the evaporator fins frost-free, the Frigidaire HEATER-DEFROST ensures your appliance runs smoothly, preserving its longevity and saving you money in the long run. Before you install this replacement part, remember to unplug your refrigerator and find a safe place to store any food items that could spoil. We also suggest wearing work gloves for safety during installation. So get your refrigerator back in top shape today with the Frigidaire HEATER-DEFROST, a trusted part from a respected brand. Because when your appliances are happy, you're happy.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Ice maker not making ice
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Frigidaire, Electrolux, Kenmore, Crosley.
Part# 242094802 replaces these:
AP5628678, 242094801
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Norm B - January 20, 2022
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Very easy to install! Nice having the ice maker working again.
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Frost build up behind "in refrigerator" ice maker. Ice maker mold temperature above 20 degrees inhibiting ice making
Used the following video link to replace thermostat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JnBZuXpehw
Since problem was frost build up on coils behind the ice maker I figured the problem had to be the thermostat or the heater coil. All diagnostic tests on ice maker worked fine. Ordered both...50-50 chance. Turned out to be the thermostat, but replace both. Working good now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JnBZuXpehw
Since problem was frost build up on coils behind the ice maker I figured the problem had to be the thermostat or the heater coil. All diagnostic tests on ice maker worked fine. Ordered both...50-50 chance. Turned out to be the thermostat, but replace both. Working good now.
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver
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PartSelect Number: PS3653489
Manufacturer Part Number: 242094802
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