Like I said before, newer fridges DONT require defrosting...

BRAND NEW fridge will pay for iteslf in electric saved, plus you get
new features like automatic ice maker.

Its a no brainer time to buy new refrigerator. Home depot and lowes has
the best prices!

Dont beat up on the OP all of us have done err stupid stuff
occasionally and likely will again although hopefully not the SAME
mistake.