Defrost heater
Melts frost off the cooling coils. Frost buildup and a warm fridge point here.
Door gasket
A gasket that doesn't seal lets warm air in and frost build up.
Capacitor
Replaces WR62X0079
A motor that hums but won't start often needs a new capacitor.
Evaporator fan blade
A stopped fan means warm sections and frost on the coils.
G.e. appliance light bulb, 40-watt
The light bulb this model takes.
Fixed shelf
Replaces WR17X12916
Crisper drawers, shelves and door bins made for this fridge.
1Defrost heaterWR51X10038
2Door gasketWR24X10227
3CapacitorWR55X24064
4Fan bladeWR60X10205Part numbers come from the Sears PartsDirect parts list for the Hotpoint HTS17CBTDRBB (view the list), checked November 15, 2026. Amazon buttons open a search for the part number; we may earn a commission.
Where the model number is
Inside the fresh food section, on a side wall or the ceiling near the light. Some models: behind the kick plate at the bottom.