GE GSHS5KGXECSS Defrost Thermostat - Genuine OEM

Defrost Thermostat for GE GSHS5KGXECSS Refrigerator. Genuine product manufactured by GE. This is a defrost thermostat that is used on refrigerators and freezers. The defrost thermostat is what opens the heater circuit and allows the freezer compartment to be heated for short periods of time to get rid of frost but without heating the items in the freezer. The replacement process is fairly easy to do.A new defrost thermostat may be needed if the freezer is not defrosting or if the refrigerator is too warm. In some cases, the freezer is still cold but the refrigerator is not. The user may notice excess frost that is built upon the coils. If the defrost thermostat has gone bad, the unit may continuously run. This is a genuine General Electric part and is sourced directly from the manufacturer. It is sold individually. This specific defrost thermostat is compatible with refrigerators and freezers that are manufactured by either the General Electric brand or the Hotpoint brand.