Freezer Defrost Heater and Thermostat 5304497251

Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Freezer · Fits: 54 models · Reference price: $51.27

5304497251 is a Kenmore replacement part (freezer defrost heater and thermostat) for freezers. Our fitment data lists 54 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.

Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 5304497251 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 297250000 — Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor
• 297309000 — Frigidaire Freezer Evaporator Fan Motor 297309000
• 297406910 — Refrigerator Compressor
• 5304504821
• 5304507767 — Freezer Compressor Kit 5304507767
• 5304513035 — Freezer Temperature Control Thermostat

Other parts for model CTX16GMDRAD

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Ff O Dr Trim WR78X8215
• Freezer Door Shelf Assembly WR71X2005
• Refrigerator Cantilever Shelf WR71X2026
• Refrigerator Glass Shelf WR32X1112
• Bright Trim WR38X1460
• Refrigerator Guard WR8X105
• Refrigerator Retainer WR38X1477
• Refrigerator Hinge Shim WR2X8240

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $51.27. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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