WR51X10055 Refrigerator Defrost Heater Kit

This defrost heater kit worked flawlessly for my refrigerator. The parts matched perfectly, and the installation was straightforward even for someone who isn’t a pro. The heater and sensor feel solid and well‑made, and my fridge started cooling normally again within hours. It’s a reliable, affordable fix that saved me from replacing the whole appliance. Couldn’t be happier with the results.

The device fits perfectly in my GE refrigerator and has been working well.

this is the fourth time we've ordered this part in two years. they last just a few months. thankfully they're easy to install.

Easily installed yesterday (with the help of Youtube videos), fit our 2003 GE frig/freezer as advertised, great price when compared to the same OEM part, defrost working again, and freezer and refrigerator back to proper temperatures. BUT, 4 stars instead of 5, because the odor the new heating element put out last night when it went into the defrost cycle was almost overwhelming. Although that odor is subsiding today, our sinuses still burn from the air pollution in the house. Other reviews mentioned the same issue. Perhaps it's some coating on the heating element wire that needs to burn off. Day 4: Odor is continuing to subside, although still noticeable, especially inside the freezing compartment. Our sinuses no longer are burning while inside the house. But, I'd be reluctant to install another defrost heating element like this, without the warranty of a professional appliance repair service that would guarantee no caustic odors from the installation. Day 6: Caustic odor essentially absent. RECOMMNEDATION: If you intend to install this defrost heating element in your refrigerator, plan to put the frig outside and let it run for a week before moving it into your home.

In a world full on conveniences, there's nothing more inconvenient then having to move the contents of your fridge and freezer to a small mini fridge/freezer and coolers. Fortunately, this defrost heater was delivered the next day and I was able to install it quickly. It's a perfect fit and an easy install with only two mounting screws and two wires to plug back in. It's been a week now without issue. Fast delivery and easy install. No complaints here.

I was very impressed looked and worked as OEM I feel confident this repaired a GE GSH25JSTA. Very happy and luckily it arrived mid-day...

Several WR50X10068 Defrost Thermostats for GE refrigerators that I bought in Spring of 2026 from different sources were bad on arrival (closed circuit at room temperature). There is likely a manufacturing issue with these thermostats. March 17 order - WR50X10068 Thermostat in WR51X10055 Refrigerator Defrost Heater Kit from M Motico Store on Amazon - bad on arrival. March 30 order - WR50X10068 Thermostat in AMI PARTS WR51X10055 Refrigerator Defrost Heater Kit from AMI PARTS Store on Amazon - bad on arrival. May 19 order - Pack of 3 WR50X10068 Defrost Thermostat, ApplianPar brand on Amazon - all three bad on arrival. May 27 order - WR50X10068 Defrost Thermostat from GE Appliances (not Amazon) - bad on arrival. An experienced technician confirmed the issue with the WR51X10055 parts and recommended trying a Whirlpool thermostat as they are similar. I ordered a pack of 2 W10225581 Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostats from Seentech on Amazon - both tested good. The Whirlpool thermostat was installed in my GE refrigerator and worked (freezer defrost now working well and freezer temperatures are good). So, if you order a WR50X10068 thermostat, test it before installing (should be open circuit at room temperature). If you cannot get a good WR50X10068 thermostat, consider a W10225581 Thermostat.

I purchased this in Sept 2024 and it's still going strong in June 2025. Installation is easy (just watch a YouTube video). Definitely works as intended for the cost. I didn't notice any sort of odor. Something to note, my thermostat was also blown. I had replaced it with the one that came in this parts kit despite it saying it wasn't compatible (although it was similar) and it worked like a charm. Update: Mid December 2025 - Still going strong.

Quick delivery, product works as advertised. This product will cost over $100 anywhere else. Great deal

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