GE (General Electric) Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WG03F00770, Replaces WR51X10038, WR51X10051

Genuine OEM GE refrigerator defrost heater assembly with a glass heating element. It melts frost from the evaporator fins during the automatic defrost cycle.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Visible frost or ice accumulation on the freezer’s rear evaporator cover
• Refrigerator or freezer compartment warming because airflow is restricted by frost
• Refrigerator running for unusually long periods
• Food warming despite normal temperature settings

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before inspection.
• Look for an unusually thick frost or ice layer on the evaporator cover or evaporator area; this indicates a defrost-system issue but does not by itself prove heater failure.
• With power disconnected and the evaporator area safely accessible, inspect the heater’s glass element, terminals, and wiring for visible breakage, scorching, or loose connections.
• If qualified to use a multimeter, test heater continuity only with the appliance unplugged and the heater isolated as required by the model’s service procedure; an open circuit supports heater failure, but other defrost components can produce similar symptoms.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine OEM GE refrigerator defrost heater assembly
• Glass heating element design
• Used in the automatic evaporator-defrost system
• Documented replacement relationships include WR51X10038 and WR51X10051

Installation Notes

• Unplug the refrigerator before installation.
• Access to the evaporator and removal of the evaporator cover may be required.
• Allow accumulated ice to clear safely before attempting to remove the heater; do not pry against or damage the glass element, evaporator, wiring, or refrigerant tubing.
• Disconnect the heater wiring before removing the old assembly and confirm that the replacement is seated securely in its original supports before reassembly.
• Verify the exact refrigerator model and part number before installation because visually similar heaters can differ in size or shape.

Verified Compatible Models

GBR20DTEARWW, GBRS0HBXERSS, GBSC0HBXARWW, GBSC0HBXCRWW, GBSC0HBXERWW, GDR20DSEARBS, GDR20DTEARWW, GDR20ESEARBS, GDRS0KBXFRSS, GTH16DBEFRWW, GTH18GBDHRWW, GTRC0GAZARWW, GTRL0HBZARLB, GTRS0HBZALSS, GTRS0HBZARBS, GDE20GSHBRSS, GTS16BBSFRWW, GTS16BBSGRWW, GTS16BBSHRWW

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