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Frigidaire Defrost Heater Assembly 216730700 OEM Part
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$80.99
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$59.99
This manufacture part number # 216730700 replaces our competitor’s part numbers: AP2113768, 297216100, 297216101, 7216730700, 890572, AH426768, EA426768, PS426768, B00545AKU6, 7297216100.
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216730700
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Refrigerator/Freezer Defrost Heater Assembly
Positioned beneath the evaporator, this vital component plays a crucial role in preventing frost build-up and averting potential overheating in refrigerators. It is compatible with several brands, such as Frigidaire, Electrolux, and selected models from Sears-Kenmore. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part, the defrost heater is integral to the defrost system in Frigidaire refrigerators. Its primary function is to melt frost and ice on the evaporator coils, promoting proper air circulation and sustaining the refrigerator’s cooling efficiency.
The heater may fail due to several factors, including a burnt-out heating element, faulty electrical connections, or control system issues that disrupt the heater's operation during the defrost cycle.
Signs of a defective defrost heater might include:
- Frost build-up on the evaporator coils, compromising cooling efficiency.
- Excessive warmth in the freezer or refrigerator compartments.
- The appliance running continuously as it struggles to maintain the desired temperature.
- Accumulation of water or ice on the floor of the freezer compartment, indicating incomplete defrosting.
Additionally, this defrost heater is suitable for use with appliances from Gibson, Kelvinator, and certain Kenmore models.
Positioned beneath the evaporator, this vital component plays a crucial role in preventing frost build-up and averting potential overheating in refrigerators. It is compatible with several brands, such as Frigidaire, Electrolux, and selected models from Sears-Kenmore. As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part, the defrost heater is integral to the defrost system in Frigidaire refrigerators. Its primary function is to melt frost and ice on the evaporator coils, promoting proper air circulation and sustaining the refrigerator’s cooling efficiency.
The heater may fail due to several factors, including a burnt-out heating element, faulty electrical connections, or control system issues that disrupt the heater's operation during the defrost cycle.
Signs of a defective defrost heater might include:
- Frost build-up on the evaporator coils, compromising cooling efficiency.
- Excessive warmth in the freezer or refrigerator compartments.
- The appliance running continuously as it struggles to maintain the desired temperature.
- Accumulation of water or ice on the floor of the freezer compartment, indicating incomplete defrosting.
Additionally, this defrost heater is suitable for use with appliances from Gibson, Kelvinator, and certain Kenmore models.
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