{"product_id":"85814452315-genuine-electrolux-fridge-defrost-heater-element","title":"85814452315 Genuine Defrost Heater Element for Electrolux Group Frost Free Fridges, Electrolux Part 1445231","description":"\u003cp\u003e85814452315 is a genuine Electrolux defrost heater element for frost free fridges in the Electrolux group, which takes in the Westinghouse and Kelvinator names. On older parts and paperwork you may see it under the seven digit number 1445231. We don't have a model list for this heater, and Electrolux made several similar defrost heaters, so compare the number on your old heater, along with its shape and connectors, before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFridge warm but freezer frosted up? The defrost heater may be gone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA frost free fridge cools air by blowing it across a cold evaporator coil, and moisture from that air freezes onto the fins. On a timed or sensed cycle the cooling stops and the defrost heater warms the coil so the frost melts and drains away. When the heater element goes open circuit, the frost keeps building until it blocks the airflow. The usual signs are a thick layer of ice on the panel at the back of the freezer, a fresh food section that slowly warms up, and a fan that sounds muffled or scrapes on ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Electrolux part 85814452315\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder seven digit number 1445231\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefrost heater element for frost free fridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo model list on file, match the old heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTesting and replacing the heater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn the fridge off at the wall and unplug it, then move food somewhere cold. Let the ice on the evaporator melt on its own rather than chipping at it, as a pierced coil means a costly refrigerant repair. A multimeter across the heater terminals will show whether the old element is open circuit. Photograph the clips and wiring, fit the new heater in the same position, and replace the panels before powering up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I know the defrost heater is the faulty part?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIce packed over the evaporator is the main clue, but a failed defrost thermostat, timer or control board can cause the same symptom. Check the heater for continuity with the fridge unplugged. An open circuit reading means the heater has failed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electrolux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551325614158,"sku":"85814452315","price":74.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/85814452315-genuine-electrolux-fridge-defrost-heater-element","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}