Frigidaire Refrigerator 6-Hour Defrost Timer (Frigidaire OEM)

Description

Genuine Frigidaire OEM Frigidaire Refrigerator 6-Hour Defrost Timer – Part 5304526183

Part Number: 5304526183

Replaces: 5304522331, 4960382, AP7014390, PS16227343, EAP16227343

Always verify compatibility using your appliance model number before ordering.

Frigidaire Adaptive Defrost Control Board & Timer

Restore the automated cooling efficiency of your refrigerator with this Genuine OEM Adaptive Defrost Control Board. This component (Part # 5304526183) acts as the main electronic timer that manages the appliance’s automatic defrost cycle. It shuts down the compressor at calibrated intervals and redirects power to the defrost heater, ensuring your evaporator coils stay completely clear of ice.

If your refrigerator is warming up, has thick frost accumulating on the back wall of the freezer, or runs continuously without stopping, the internal timer chip or relays on this board have likely failed. Manufactured by Electrolux, this factory-certified board replaces older mechanical defrost timers with advanced solid-state logic, monitoring door openings and compressor run-time to optimize when the defrost heater activates.

Quick Info:

• Compatibility: Precision fit for Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley, Tappan, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Westinghouse refrigerators.

• Fixes Common Issues: Resolves heavy ice buildup on freezer coils, refrigerators stuck in a constant defrost mode (not cooling), and appliances running continuously.

• Technology: Adaptive solid-state circuitry that optimizes energy use based on real-time refrigerator usage patterns.

• Difficulty: Intermediate. Requires removing the control housing cover inside the fresh food compartment to swap the board.

Pro Tip: If your refrigerator isn’t cooling because the coils are completely choked with a solid block of ice, installing this new board won’t fix the temperature instantly. Before plugged-in operation, use a handheld hair dryer to safely melt the ice off the freezer’s back panel coils, or leave the refrigerator unplugged for 24 hours to manual defrost. This gives the new board a clean slate to begin its auto-defrost intervals.

Safety First: You must completely unplug the refrigerator or shut off the main house circuit breaker before starting this repair. The control housing handles live 120V electrical current, making power isolation critical for your safety.

Are you experiencing a heavy build-up of frost in your freezer, or has the refrigerator stopped running altogether?