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Small rectangular PTC heater element with metal fins and wire terminals

Appliance Factory Parts

Appliance Factory Parts 68700168 PTC Heater appliance part

SKU CH-VT80-2PFSF

PTC heater part 68700168 fits 12 Friedrich models including PDE and PDH series

  • Sold asEach
  • Product typeAppliances
  • Genuine Friedrich part ensures exact fit and reliable operation
  • PTC heater design provides self-regulating temperature control for safety
  • Compatible with 12 Friedrich models including PDE and PDH series
  • New condition guarantees full service life from first installation
  • Direct replacement for part number 68700168 with no modifications needed

Genuine Friedrich PTC heater element

This genuine Friedrich heater element uses PTC technology and carries part number 68700168. It is designed as a direct replacement for the original component in compatible Friedrich appliances. The part is supplied new and is not an aftermarket alternative.

Self-regulating thermal characteristic

PTC construction causes the heater to draw more power when cold and less as it warms, limiting surface temperature without an external thermostat. Normal operation therefore produces steady heat with no sudden spikes in current draw or audible cycling noise.

Sustained load stability

Because resistance rises with temperature, the element maintains a consistent output during continuous running rather than fading after an initial burst. The self-limiting behaviour also reduces the risk of overheating during extended heating cycles.

How it compares

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Price $283.99
Pricier than about 92% of the 1,446 comparable items (median $36.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameAppliance Factory Parts
Part number68700168
Product typeAppliances

Questions about this item

How do I install the 68700168 PTC heater in a Friedrich PDE15R5SF, and which wiring step is most often missed?

Disconnect power, remove the front panel, unplug the old heater’s molex connector, fit the new 68700168 into the same bracket, then reconnect the molex and the high-limit thermostat lead — the thermostat lead is the step most often forgotten.

What maintenance or replacement will the 68700168 PTC heater need over its service life?

The ceramic PTC element itself is maintenance-free; plan to vacuum the intake grille and check the high-limit thermostat annually, and replace the heater only if it fails to reach temperature or trips the safety cut-out.

What is the first limit that appears when the 68700168 PTC heater runs continuously in a PDH15R5SF?

The built-in high-limit thermostat opens first, cutting power to the PTC element once the discharge temperature exceeds its factory-set safety threshold.

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