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

great support and time frame

Easy to install, saved me from buying a new fridge.

I have had the same GE refrigerator many years. Then after 9 years I have had to have an appliance repair company replace this defrost device every 2 to 3 years. I watched the repair person do the job at $250. I thought, I can easily do this the next time the halogen bulb goes out. Bingo! I’ve replaced it 3 times, again every 2 to 3 years. It’s a snap after defrosting the frozen coils. I won’t buy another GE, but I’m going to have to buy another one of these in a few years. It’s working good so far.

worked just right

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.

Discovered that our freezer wasn't staying cool and our fridge was warmer also. The freezer was set to be at 0 degrees Fahrenheit while the fridge was set for 37° f. However, the freezer itself was about 16° f and the fridge part was 50° f. I cleaned my coils and checked some other things but ultimately came down to the heating defrost unit. With my multimeter I could see that there was zero continuity. Found this good cost effective option here on amazon and placed an order. Got here pretty quick and I was able to swap it out and when I was installing it I could see how caked with ice and frost my evaporator coils were. It took about a day for to do its job but at this point the fridge is running like new. Long-term, we'll see what happens. But since this claims to have a lifetime warranty that provides a little bit of assurance for me.

Excellent

I have bought this item three times in the last 7 years, so I think is ok given the fact that the original lasted 10 years. It is easy to install and lasting a bit over 2 years which I think is a good deal given the fact the price is very affordable and better than buying a new refrigerator.