How To Test A Defrost Heater On A Refrigerator or Freezer

If your refrigerator or freezer is not cooling you should check to see if it is going through the automatic defrost cycle.  If you find that it is not going through the automatic defrost cycle then you should test the defrost heater.  This free video shows step by step instructions on how to test your defrost heating element using a multimeter or ohm meter.

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