Abstract: A system is provided for reducing power consumption of door and frame heaters of refrigerating devices while maintaining protection against condensation. One or more condensation sensors are attached to the door and are monitored by control circuitry which controls power applied to the door or frame heater. Condensation on the sensor will increase the conductivity of the sensor, which is detected by the control circuitry. When condensation occurs, power is applied to the heater until the condensation is eliminated. The invention includes two different condensation sensor configurations.