The Defrost Thermostat is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It monitors the temperature of the evaporator coil and signals the defrost heater to turn on when necessary, preventing frost buildup on the coil.
You should replace the defrost thermostat if it becomes faulty or damaged. Causes of a bad defrost thermostat can include electrical issues, exposure to moisture, or general wear and tear over time.
Symptoms of a bad defrost thermostat include:
- Frost buildup on the evaporator coil
- The refrigerator running constantly or not cooling properly
- Water leaks inside the refrigerator
- The defrost heater not activating during the defrost cycle
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Freezer not defrosting
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Fridge too warm
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Amana model afd2535deb freezer cold fridge too warm not defrosting Dan R. • Woodruff , SC • November 09, 2015
Toughest part of this repair is figuring out how to get things apart. Amana doesn't provide you a repair manual showing how to disengage the various plastic covers. Initially disassembled the bottom freezer compartment so I could get to the evaporator coils; they were completely frozen in block of ice, restricting air flow to the fridge above. Obviously, the auto defrost cycle had not been running, or was short-cycling. Manually defrosted. Found this link for running diagnostic tests on the...
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