Hotpoint Fridge Freezer Defrost Heater

On a frost-free fridge or freezer, periodically warms the cooling coil to melt the frost.

Signs it has failed

• Frost building up on the freezer back wall
• Poor cooling in the fridge section
• Water pooling or a frozen drain at the back
• A cooling fan that struggles in the ice

Check before you buy

• Test the heater with a multimeter for continuity
• Check the defrost thermostat or fuse which often fail together
• Look at the drain at the back for ice blockage

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your fridge freezer and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

1. Unplug the fridge and empty the freezer
2. Remove the freezer drawers and the rear panel
3. Thaw the ice fully
4. Disconnect and replace the heater, and the defrost thermostat or fuse if supplied
5. Refit the panel, restart and allow time to cool

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Heaters vary by length, wattage and connector. Match the part number or your model number.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint fridge freezer defrost heater

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint fridge freezer defrost heater parts (checked 2026-10-29). Fit is per model: a number here is a lead to check against your own rating plate, not a promise it fits your machine. Searching the exact number is the most reliable way to find the right part. The retailer lists 21 Hotpoint numbers for this part type; 10 are shown, because most fit only specific models. Search with your model number to narrow it down.

Some numbers are used across Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda and other Whirlpool-group brands. Numbers starting C00 are the Hotpoint/Indesit manufacturer reference format. If your old part has a number printed on it, match that first.

Find it on Amazon

This opens an Amazon search for the part so you see what is in stock for your model today. Look for your model number in the listing title or the “compatible models” section, and prefer sellers who state it explicitly.

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