Frigidaire / Electrolux Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly 218657301, Replaces 218169801, 215751900

Genuine OEM refrigerator defrost heater assembly. The heater warms the evaporator area during the automatic defrost cycle to melt accumulated frost and ice.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Frost or ice buildup on the freezer back panel or evaporator area
• Fresh-food section too warm while the freezer may continue cooling
• Reduced airflow through the evaporator
• Refrigerator running for extended periods

Check Before Replacing

• Unplug the refrigerator before testing or servicing the heater.
• Disconnect the heater from its wiring harness and check continuity/resistance across the heater terminals with a multimeter.
• A resistance reading around 21 ohms at room temperature has been reported for this exact heater; an open circuit indicates the heater element should not be considered electrically continuous.
• Inspect the evaporator area for heavy frost, while remembering that a failed thermostat, timer, control, wiring, or airflow issue can produce similar symptoms.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Frigidaire/Electrolux defrost heater assembly
• Designed for refrigerator evaporator defrosting
• Approximately 115 volts and 550 watts, according to an established appliance-parts technical listing
• Heater shape may require careful positioning around the evaporator coil during installation

Installation Notes

• Disconnect power and protect food that could spoil before beginning the repair.
• Access generally requires removal of the freezer interior cover or related panels to reach the evaporator and heater.
• Disconnect the heater from the wiring harness before removal or electrical testing.
• Route and position the replacement heater around the evaporator coil without forcing or sharply deforming the element.
• Follow the appliance-specific service information because access and retaining details can vary by model.

Verified Compatible Models

CEW30DF6GSG, CEW30DF6GSH, CEW30DF6GSJ, CEW30DF6GSK, CEW30DF6GSM, CEW30DF6GSN, CEW30GF6GBD, CEW30GF6GSF, CEW30GF6GSG, CEW30GF6GSH, CEW30GF6GSJ, CEW30GF6GSK, CEW30GF6GSM, CEW30GF6GWD, E30DF74GPS3

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.