Defrost heater
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Frost buildup and a warm fridge point here.
Frigidaire FCRS201LFB4: 5 replacement parts, including the defrost heater (216730700) and the defrost bi-metal thermostat (216731001). Parts list from Sears PartsDirect, checked November 15, 2026.
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Frost buildup and a warm fridge point here.
Senses temperature so the fridge cycles on and off.
Replaces 216744500
A dead display or random faults can come from the control board.
Replaces 216914200
A stopped fan means warm sections and frost on the coils.
Replaces 241584301
A motor that hums but won't turn, or stops once it's warm, needs replacing.
1Defrost heater216730700
2Thermostat216731001
3Defrost timer5304518034
4Fan motor297309000Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Frigidaire FCRS201LFB4 (view the list), checked November 15, 2026. Amazon buttons open a search for the part number; we may earn a commission.
Inside the fresh food section, on a side wall or the ceiling near the light. Some models: behind the kick plate at the bottom.