BlueStars Upgraded WR51X10055 Refrigerator Defrost Heater Replacement - with METAL SHIELD - Compatible with G.E & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces AP3183311 914088 AH303781 EA303781

Worked well.This is what In have to tell purchasers .If the temp in the fridge heats up it is probably because the heater /defroster went bad . I removed all the food from the freezer , took out the shelves and removed the back panel. The coil evaporator was encased in an inch of ice. I used two hair dryers to thaw it. I then removed the heater/ defroster . Two screws and two clips . The clips have probably rusted on so needle nose plyers come into play .You will noticed that the old heater/ defroster is black which indicates a short . Just replace it with the new one . Two clips, two screws. That's it. replace the back panel , put back the shelves and frozen food . I watched the repair man do this 6 years ago. Labor was $100 and he charged me $75 for the heather defroster. I paid $13.50 for it in amazon.

Perfect fit, installation and operation. Purchased as a replacement for my refrigerator. I got to fix the refrigerator by myself and got to extend the longevity of my refrigerator. Easy installation. Works like a champ.

The upgraded version of this defrosts heater doesn't stink the fridge. You need to replace the thermostat at least every 8 months, and thermometer to extend its life. Otherwise, heater element will burn in a year. Under 20 still a good price.

UPDAYTE!: To return under lifetime warranty simply buy a replacement and return the defective one. I advise having a replacement on hand so you can get your fridge up and running right away, then order another to have on hand and return the defective one you just removed. Reasonable price and easy to install. Let's about a year. Install is straight forward. Remove food and shelves fIrom freezer. You don't to even open door on refrigerator side if you work fast. Remove the screws that hold the back panel into freezer. Remove ground wire clipped to top of panel. Panel is flexible enough to maneuver it out. You should unplug the wall plug for safety. I don't because access is limited. I just turn both fridge and freezer off. If your heater is bad the coils will be covered with a thick layer of frost. Use a heat gun or hair dryer to melt ice from coils. If using a heat gun be careful around plastic parts to avoid melting plastic. Remove the screws that hold the heat shield in and remove heat shield and heater. Remove any retainers or zip ties on wires and unplug wires. Plug in the new heater and install new zip ties if needed. Reassemble everything plug wall plug in and turn tperature settings to normal. Reload and you are done. Next year when the heater burns out you can quickly install the spare that you ordered once you saw how easy the repair is. Or you csn get a genuine GE part that may last 5-7 years. Or may not. .

If I've learned anything from the experience of fixing my own appliances, it's to only use genuine OEM parts. Thanks, Bluestars for teaching me this valuable lesson. This device, which apparently is on it's second revision (god, help the owners of the 1st version), is a fire-hazard waiting to happen. As some others have experienced, this heater overheats severely, causing the following issues: * the plastic ends will melt, which aside from being a safety hazard, cause the freezer to thaw during the defrost cycle. My freezer would yo-yo from 0F all the way to 12F by the thermometer at the top. However, there was visible pooling of water every after a defrost cycle which would then ice up during the next freeze cycle * this excess heat will also melt any rubber or plastic seals in the area. I had 2" long scorch marks on the side seals of my freezers back panel. * THE SMELL!!! DEAR GOD, THE SMELL!!! Remember those plastic ends that melt? Yeah, well apparently they are made with the funkiest of resins, as that smell permeated the whole house. I expected the smell to happen during the first defrost cycle and go away, but 5 days later the smell was just as strong and kept coming back. These things should be banned from sale. Someone is going to get killed or at the very least lose an appliance to this.

Just a few days installed but seems to be working just fine. Good fit, but you might need to do some minor bends. Something to note is that you always should replace this along the bimetal, which is the safety device that prevents the resistance from failing too soon.

Same beautiful pressed metal as the one taken out, unlike the one i took out the heating element wasn't in 2 pieces so that's very helpful. Quick cleanup of the fridge electrical contacts & it was in. So far so good a whole week of a functioning fridge/freezer. All comes down we're $900 some better off for fixing a perfectly functional appliance for $20 instead of buying a whole new one, look at us go! bonus time we're saving the planet or something in the process.

1) Why did I give 3 star review?? Well, If I had given 1 star, then some might consider that review is written under emotion of anger and frustration and might carry less weight (which is not the case). 2) I installed this "Defrost heater" on June 21 and it failed on December 17 of the 2025 which means It lasted less than 6 months. BRAVO and Thank you for providing such a great product. 3) What is more is I am an appliance repair contractor technician in DMV (Virginia---Maryland---Washington DC area) and going back on my Re-attend or recall cost me money/Time as I lost around $120-150 because job was done less than 6 months ago. 4) I could have charged my labor by replacing other parts too (blame it) on other defrost parts (Defrost sensor or defrost thermostat), But I don't do that Thanks for reading review

Excellent working well received on time recommended

Remplace pièce d'origine valeur 161.00 Cad + 35.00 Cad expédition + Tax. Amazon total pour le tout 32.94 Cad

Good

Failed after 7 months. Not impressed. Where’s my lifetime warranty??

I installed this part but it only lasted a few hours. Plug ends started melting.