Help I'm trying to fix my GE frig but when i install the defrost heater it keeps burning out help please What do i have to do to fix my problem..

Replace the thermistors #4 and #5 . 4 is the white bullet looking piece on top of the coils inside the freezer , with 2 white wires . 5 is at the bottom of the freezer , on the left side . These thermistors tell the main board , the temp and the board goes into defrost according to temp the thermistors "tell it " .

I can help you diagnose the problems with your GE. Several things can cause these symptoms. All you need is a voltage meter patience and a want to, to repair and do it better than a paid technician. In most cases with the PSS26MSRSS the defrost heater is the cause for this. Look into rear of your freezer and back wall. Is Ice or frost building on rear wall? If yes unplug and prepair to remove contents in freezer compartment. Remove rear panel in freezer and use hair dryer to defrost ice until the defrost heater is visible. BRB , Sea Breeze

You frig is not going through the defrost cycle. Locate the defrost timer and advance it to the defrost cycle.(one click). Empty the freezer and remove the rear panel. See if the defrost heater is starting to get hot. Located at the bottom of the evaporator. If getting hot, replace the timer. If not getting hot, unplug the frig and check the resistance across the defrost timer(should be a closed curcit when cold) and across the heater. If "0" resistance, replace heater.
When replacing the heater alwarys replace the defrost thermostat at the same time. Will save you work in the near future.

I would suggest fixing it . You only have 2 parts in the defrost system . A timer , and the defrost heater which comes with the bimetal , pt . # WR51X10031 .Most probable , is the defrost heater . You will need to remove the rear inside freezer panel , and defrost the coils with a hair dryer . After defrosting , 2 screws hold each ( 2 ) heater on , ant the defrost thermostat , just clips onto the top of the coils .

Sounds like the automatic defrost system is not working. The usual problem is the defrost heater, the defrost thermostat, or the defrost timer. If any of these parts are bad, it will not defrost.

I have a GSH 22JSTC SS that has a frosting problem. After a series of hairdrier sessions and conversations with the know-nothings at GE service help, I took out the defrost heater and noticed it had burned out. I bought another one and after a few days, that too burned out. (all black like a bad light bulb). What is my next step? Testing the Thermostat? Could this be a timer issue? Where is the timer located? Any imput is greatly appreciated. I am one frustrated GE owner. Thanks

You check for continuity at each end of each heater.If is ok you have a bad defrost timer or abad defrost terminator(it 'll close when reaches about 30 degrees).

Something has failed in the defrost circuit-

Defrost thermostat
Defrost heater
Defrost timer

Reply back if you know how to diagnose electrical circuits, and I'll help you further.

MOST TIMES ON NEWER GE FRIG.'S THERE ON THE BACK OF FRIG. UNDER BACK PANEL OR INSIDE UNDER THE THERMOSTAT PANEL OR BEHIND THE FRONT BOTTOM GRILL OR ON THE LOWER BACK BOTTOM,ANY STARDARD VOLT METER WILL DO BUT IF YOUR GOING TO GET ONE GET A GOOD ONE WITH THE AMP CLAP ON IT SO YOU CAN MEASURE AMPS TO(LOWES),BEFORE YOU BUY ONE YOU CAN REMOVE THE BACK PANEL AND LOOK AT THE HEATER, IF IT HAS TURNED DARK IT IS BLOWN AND YOU NEED NOT BUY A METER UNLESS YOU WANT ONE,PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOUR DOING-MIKE