4T_Design for Model Number PLRU1778ES0 Hi, my Frigidaire thermostat appears to be bad, it doesn't maintain a constant temperature, but when I touch or turn the dial it cools down to 36 degrees and stop. But after a while it wouldn't run again until I gently touch it or turn the dial. I bought a replacement non-oem p/n 5304492453, installed it and even on the lowest setting it cools down to 31 degrees and stops. It does appear to start and stop, but is freezes my food. If i purchase this part from you (5304492453) do you think this will correct the issue? This OEM part is very expensive compared to the non OEM ones. Thank you.
Answer 4t_design, It may be that the non-oem part was not calibrated properly and getting the OEM part would be the best option. You could try to see if there is an adjustment screw on the one you received and adjust it to see if this will work. Normally it is right by where the dial would be at on the thermostat. Read More... Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com | Tuesday, May 3, 2022