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# **defrost timer**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($41K/yr) — defrost timer doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$41K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+207.5%**

**Products**

**33**

**Brands**

**20**

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**85**

**Price range**

**$9.67–$162.69**

**Returns**

**2.7%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**2**

 ×0.30

Growth

**78**

 ×0.30

Competition

**68**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**36**

 ×0.10

Returns

**78**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 41 weeks — +207.5% year over year.

834417Spike '25Spike '26Sep '25Nov '25Dec '25Jan '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26

## **Competition**

- Ketofa20% - Nurfosttek12% - FRIGESWIFT10% - Z9% - BlueStars7% - Intermatic6% - Other (14 brands)36%

The top 5 products take 43% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 20 brands and 85 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**20 **—flat

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**85**

**Top 5 brand share**

**58%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![AP2592907 Refrigerators Defrost Timer for Frigidaire 120V 6 Hour 21 Minutes 215846604 Timer Fits Fridge and Freezers by Ketofa](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Zfct-jsML.jpg) [**AP2592907 Refrigerators Defrost Timer for Frigidaire 120V 6 Hour 21 Minutes 215846604 Timer Fits Fridge and Freezers by Ketofa**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQW9B8S)

Ketofa$9.674.6★22619%▼falling

2
![Zero Universal Adjustable Defrost Timer DS-All can Replace All The Models of defrost Timer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ao3RThgEL.jpg) [**Zero Universal Adjustable Defrost Timer DS-All can Replace All The Models of defrost Timer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081GM69KF)

Z$13.524.3★1059%▼falling

3
![S8145-20 Commercial Defrost Timer for Refrigeration Systems 40AMP 208-240V/60Hz Heavy-Duty Steel Housing Compatible with Refrigerators and Condensing Units](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wjn6Oy2UL.jpg) [**S8145-20 Commercial Defrost Timer for Refrigeration Systems 40AMP 208-240V/60Hz Heavy-Duty Steel Housing Compatible with Refrigerators and Condensing Units**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJS4R2P5)

Nurfosttek$68.035.0★86%▲rising

4
![215846604 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part (6 Hour 21 Minute Cycle) Fit for Frigidaire & Kenmore Replaces AP2592907 08003824 08011620 1748201 442754 EAP423802 PS423802 by Romalon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R+K-mdgIL.jpg) [**215846604 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part (6 Hour 21 Minute Cycle) Fit for Frigidaire & Kenmore Replaces AP2592907 08003824 08011620 1748201 442754 EAP423802 PS423802 by Romalon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085C92L5Y)

Romalon$12.014.5★2355%▲rising

5
![BlueStars Upgraded 215846602 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part - Compatible with Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 215846606 240371001 241621501 AP2111929 PS423801](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415HLBLSX1L.jpg) [**BlueStars Upgraded 215846602 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part - Compatible with Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 215846606 240371001 241621501 AP2111929 PS423801**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPJFQ9M)

BlueStars$12.954.6★8404%▼falling

6
![Grasslin by Intermatic FM/1 Series 24-Hour Timer STUZH-L with Manual Override](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TtK6V3gQL.jpg) [**Grasslin by Intermatic FM/1 Series 24-Hour Timer STUZH-L with Manual Override**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JR9HVYI)

Intermatic$44.934.7★2584%▼falling

7
![T104 24-Hour Heavy-Duty Mechanical Timer 40A DPST Switch 12 On/Off Cycles 208-240V for Commercial Defrost Lighting & Water HeatersIndoor Use Only](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GQCypH5UL.jpg) [**T104 24-Hour Heavy-Duty Mechanical Timer 40A DPST Switch 12 On/Off Cycles 208-240V for Commercial Defrost Lighting & Water HeatersIndoor Use Only**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQC2RPXN)

FRIGESWIFT$59.994.4★144%▲rising

8
![Supco S8145-20 Complete Commercial Defrost Timer (Replaces Paragon 8145-20)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a5aIUSORL.jpg) [**Supco S8145-20 Complete Commercial Defrost Timer (Replaces Paragon 8145-20)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMSJNK0)

Supco$79.474.5★1243%▼falling

9
![5304526183 Refrigerator Defrost Timer(8hr 35min) Fits for Frigidaire White Westinghouse Refrigerator LFTR2045VF Replacement Part A12859001/D 4960382 EAP16227343 5304522331 DHSH-835-2A A12859004/C](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31F+zyOMkaL.jpg) [**5304526183 Refrigerator Defrost Timer(8hr 35min) Fits for Frigidaire White Westinghouse Refrigerator LFTR2045VF Replacement Part A12859001/D 4960382 EAP16227343 5304522331 DHSH-835-2A A12859004/C**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHTWVXH6)

Maigoo$19.984.9★223%▲rising

10

![5304526183 Defrost Timer Compatible with Frigidaire & WhiteWestinghouse Refrigerators Replaces 4960382 AP7014390 PS16227343 EAP16227343 FIX16227343](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31SADUyv6QL.jpg) [**5304526183 Defrost Timer Compatible with Frigidaire & WhiteWestinghouse Refrigerators Replaces 4960382 AP7014390 PS16227343 EAP16227343 FIX16227343**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHHPHGW4)

FYRIXY$19.484.6★173%▼falling

11

![KERDE TJ01-G 24-Hour Merchnicl Timer 120V DIY 15 Minutes on/Off Switch](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51UfOWNAlIL.jpg) [**KERDE TJ01-G 24-Hour Merchnicl Timer 120V DIY 15 Minutes on/Off Switch**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDQ12B2V)

KERDE$34.934.9★123%▲rising

12

![Nurfosttek S814500 Refrigeration Defrost Timer for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment 40A 2HP 120VAC 1-6 Times/Day Adjustable 4-110 Minutes Defrost Duration](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417ECEeUafL.jpg) [**Nurfosttek S814500 Refrigeration Defrost Timer for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment 40A 2HP 120VAC 1-6 Times/Day Adjustable 4-110 Minutes Defrost Duration**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJS81GB8)

Nurfosttek$66.895.0★83%▲rising

13

![ICM Controls ICM550 Multi-Functional Defrost Timer | Universal Defrost Control Module for Commercial & Residential Refrigeration Systems Adjustable Cycle 15 Min to 23 Hours 120-240V LED Indicators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41NkUQOAaqL.jpg) [**ICM Controls ICM550 Multi-Functional Defrost Timer | Universal Defrost Control Module for Commercial & Residential Refrigeration Systems Adjustable Cycle 15 Min to 23 Hours 120-240V LED Indicators**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYLTSYFG)

ICM Controls$123.975.0★13%▲rising

14

![Nurfosttek M814520 Commercial Refrigeration Defrost Timer Without Metal Enclosure 240V 40A for Refrigerator Condensing Units](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41fB5nD9bZL.jpg) [**Nurfosttek M814520 Commercial Refrigeration Defrost Timer Without Metal Enclosure 240V 40A for Refrigerator Condensing Units**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJRWQSGQ)

Nurfosttek$61.965.0★83%▲rising

15

![Kitchen Basics 101: W10822278 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement for Whirlpool KitchenAid Sears Kenmore Fridges 482493 PS11723171 945514 482493 R0950217 2188372](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/317vZCY8ykL.jpg) [**Kitchen Basics 101: W10822278 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement for Whirlpool KitchenAid Sears Kenmore Fridges 482493 PS11723171 945514 482493 R0950217 2188372**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0865861N7)

KITCHEN BASICS 101$11.164.2★312%▲rising

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## **Product shelf**

All 33 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![AP2592907 Refrigerators Defrost Timer for Frigidaire 120V 6 Hour 21 Minutes 215846604 Timer Fits Fridge and Freezers by Ketofa](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Zfct-jsML.jpg)**AP2592907 Refrigerators Defrost Timer for Frigidaire 120V 6 Hour 21 Minutes 215846604 Timer Fits Fridge and Freezers by Ketofa** Ketofa**$9.67**4.6★226 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CQW9B8S) [![Zero Universal Adjustable Defrost Timer DS-All can Replace All The Models of defrost Timer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ao3RThgEL.jpg)**Zero Universal Adjustable Defrost Timer DS-All can Replace All The Models of defrost Timer** Z**$13.52**4.3★105 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081GM69KF) [![S8145-20 Commercial Defrost Timer for Refrigeration Systems 40AMP 208-240V/60Hz Heavy-Duty Steel Housing Compatible with Refrigerators and Condensing Units](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wjn6Oy2UL.jpg)**S8145-20 Commercial Defrost Timer for Refrigeration Systems 40AMP 208-240V/60Hz Heavy-Duty Steel Housing Compatible with Refrigerators and Condensing Units** Nurfosttek**$68.03**5.0★8 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJS4R2P5) [![215846604 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part (6 Hour 21 Minute Cycle) Fit for Frigidaire & Kenmore Replaces AP2592907 08003824 08011620 1748201 442754 EAP423802 PS423802 by Romalon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R+K-mdgIL.jpg)**215846604 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part (6 Hour 21 Minute Cycle) Fit for Frigidaire & Kenmore Replaces AP2592907 08003824 08011620 1748201 442754 EAP423802 PS423802 by Romalon** Romalon**$12.01**4.5★235 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085C92L5Y) [![BlueStars Upgraded 215846602 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part - Compatible with Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 215846606 240371001 241621501 AP2111929 PS423801](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415HLBLSX1L.jpg)**BlueStars Upgraded 215846602 Refrigerator Defrost Timer Replacement Part - Compatible with Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 215846606 240371001 241621501 AP2111929 PS423801** BlueStars**$12.95**4.6★840 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CPJFQ9M) [![Grasslin by Intermatic FM/1 Series 24-Hour Timer STUZH-L with Manual Override](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TtK6V3gQL.jpg)**Grasslin by Intermatic FM/1 Series 24-Hour Timer STUZH-L with Manual Override** Intermatic**$44.93**4.7★258 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JR9HVYI) [![T104 24-Hour Heavy-Duty Mechanical Timer 40A DPST Switch 12 On/Off Cycles 208-240V for Commercial Defrost Lighting & Water HeatersIndoor Use Only](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GQCypH5UL.jpg)**T104 24-Hour Heavy-Duty Mechanical Timer 40A DPST Switch 12 On/Off Cycles 208-240V for Commercial Defrost Lighting & Water HeatersIndoor Use Only** FRIGESWIFT**$59.99**4.4★14 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQC2RPXN) [![Supco S8145-20 Complete Commercial Defrost Timer (Replaces Paragon 8145-20)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41a5aIUSORL.jpg)**Supco S8145-20 Complete Commercial Defrost Timer (Replaces Paragon 8145-20)** Supco**$79.47**4.5★124 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NMSJNK0)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**20%

*“The build quality is exceptional”*

**Size-Overall**18%

*“Exact fit”*

**Assembly/Installation**16%

*“Easy to install”*

**Value For Money**16%

*“worth the price”*

**Durability**5%

*“It feels like a durable”*

**Ease Of Use**4%

*“It's quick and easy”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“It came as promised”*

**Alarm/Timer Accuracy**3%

*“Great replacement timer”*

**Maintenance And Repair**3%

*“Easy fix”*

**Efficiency**2%

*“Works well”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Durability**22%

*“Broke within 30 days”*

**Quality-Overall**9%

*“Total junk”*

**Functionality-Overall**9%

*“Thumping it with my finger wouldnt get it to run”*

**Noise Level**7%

*“It DID make a bit of noise for the first day or two”*

**Heating**6%

*“wouldn't freeze my freezer”*

**Size-Overall**6%

*“I didn't look up the exact model # so it didn't fit exactly correctly. not seller's fault”*

**Motor Issues**5%

*“Motor Problem”*

**Maintenance And Repair**5%

*“you can save yourself a lot of money on repair bills”*

**Defective Material/Parts**5%

*“Might be defective”*

**Alarm/Timer Accuracy**3%

*“The timer failed after only 3 months”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Alarm/Timer Accuracy25% - Compatibility-Overall16% - Functionality-Overall13% - Size-Overall12% - Defective Material/Parts12% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Value For Money2% - Maintenance And Repair2% - Product Condition2% - Durability1%