The invention discloses a defrosting method applied to an outdoor air suction port of a fan in a severe cold area, comprising: detecting the actual temperature T1 of the air suction port; when the actual temperature T1 is less than or equal to a preset temperature T, detecting the air suction resistance of the air duct of the fan And the air intake volume; when the detection value of the suction resistance increases continuously, and at the same time the detection value of the air intake volume decreases continuously, start timing, and continue to detect the suction resistance and air intake volume of the fan duct, and the duration of continuous detection is t; if the suction resistance If the detected value, the detected value of the air intake, or the change of the suction resistance and the air intake meet the defrosting requirement, the defrosting mechanism is controlled to perform a defrosting action. Also disclosed is a defrosting device, comprising a fan, a temperature detector, a wind suction resistance detector, an air intake detector, a defrosting mechanism, a timer and a controller. The invention realizes effective and intelligent defrosting, achieves a good defrosting effect, and ensures reliable operation of fans, boiler equipment and generator sets.