{"product_id":"50284209009-genuine-westinghouse-fridge-defrost-heater-double-pass-450w","title":"50284209009 Genuine Fridge Defrost Heater Double Pass 450W for Westinghouse, Electrolux Fridges WRM4300WB WRM3700WB ERM4300WB RP432V","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestinghouse and Electrolux frost-free fridges in the WRM3700, WRM4300, ERM3700 and ERM4300 families use this genuine double pass defrost heater. Part 50284209009 is rated at 450W and also carries the numbers 1445230 and 85814452307, with 1441001 linked as an older reference. It is listed for the RP372V, RP432V and FR377SA as well. Check the number on your old heater or the model on the fridge's compliance label before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFridge icing up and not cooling? Check the defrost heater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a frost-free fridge the evaporator coil behind the freezer panel gathers frost as it runs. Every so often the control switches the compressor off and powers the defrost heater, which warms the coil so the ice melts and drains away. If the heater goes open circuit, frost keeps building until it chokes the airflow. Typical signs are a thick layer of ice on the back panel of the freezer, a freezer that still feels cold while the fresh food section warms up, and cooling that comes back for a while after a manual defrost. A continuity test across the heater terminals will confirm a failed element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Electrolux group defrost heater 50284209009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble pass design rated at 450W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as 1445230 and 85814452307\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListed for 15 Westinghouse and Electrolux fridge models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"part-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e450W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReplacing a fridge defrost heater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnplug the fridge at the wall and move the food into an esky. You will usually need to remove the freezer rear panel to reach the evaporator, so let any ice melt first rather than chipping at it, as a punctured coil is a costly repair. Photograph how the heater is clipped to the coil and how the wires connect, fit the new one in the same position, then reassemble and leave the fridge to run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the freezer frosting up when the fridge is still running?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe compressor and fans can keep working after the defrost system has stopped, so the coil never clears. The heater is a common cause, but a defrost thermostat, timer or control board fault can produce the same symptoms, so test the heater before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electrolux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44549398888526,"sku":"50284209009","price":77.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/3489\/7998\/files\/50284209009-genuine-westinghouse-fridge-defrost-heater-double-pass-450w.jpg?v=1792026054","url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/50284209009-genuine-westinghouse-fridge-defrost-heater-double-pass-450w","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}