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This part WR9X480 is compatible with:
- Product Type:
- Freezer, Refrigerator
- Brands:
- GE, Hotpoint, JC Penney
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Defrost Timer Customer Reviews
Common Problems Fixed by the Defrost Timer
Based on customer reports and repair data, this part commonly fixes these issues:
Refrigerator not defrosting
Freezer coils frozen
Refrigerator has frost or ice buildup
Freezer not running
Freezer not Defrosting/Ice Buildup
Freezer runs all the time
Refrigerator freezer is cold but refrigerator is warm
Refrigerator runs constantly
About the Defrost Timer
The defrost timer turns on the defrost heater several times throughout the day to melt any frost that may have accumulated on the evaporator coils. If the defrost timer is defective, it may not advance into the defrost cycle, or it may not send power to the defrost heater during the defrost cycle. To determine if the defrost timer is defective, slowly advance the dial into the defrost cycle. The compressor should turn off and the heater should turn on. If the timer does not send power to the defrost components or advance out of the defrost cycle within 30 minutes, this indicates that the defrost timer is not advancing. If the defrost timer is not advancing, replace it.