Arctic High Humidity or Door Heater / Mullion Heater Issue

Condensation or moisture forming on the outside of the refrigerator or around door gaskets

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

High room humidity, Door gaskets not sealing, Anti-condensation heater not operating (if equipped), Frequent door openings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing any heater wiring.

Steps:

  • Check gaskets: Ensure door gaskets are clean and sealing well. Replace if damaged.
  • Reduce humidity: Use a dehumidifier in very humid rooms and avoid placing the refrigerator near open windows or humidifiers.
  • Heater function: Some models have a mullion or door frame heater controlled by an energy-saver switch. Turn off the energy-saver mode to activate heaters if condensation is present.
  • Inspect heater circuit: If condensation persists and heaters are not warming, a technician may need to test and replace the heater or control board.

Note: Light condensation can be normal in very humid conditions, but heavy dripping is not.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Mullion Heater
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