Kelvinator Temperature Control, Cold Control

The Cold Control is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It regulates the temperature inside the fridge and freezer compartments by controlling the compressor, evaporator fan, and cooling vents. Proper cooling depends on the cold control operating reliably.

Symptoms of a bad cold control include:

• Fluctuating temperatures that don't stay consistent
• The refrigerator or freezer running excessively hot or cold
• The compressor not turning on at all

Causes of failure can be worn over many years of use or damage to electronic components. Without an accurately functioning control, cooling performance diminishes significantly.

This OEM Frigidaire part can also be used on Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Westinghouse, and Sears/Kenmore.

This temperature control thermostat senses cabinet temperature and cycles the cooling system to match your set point. Replace it to restore consistent, adjustable cooling when the original control is worn or unresponsive.

• Senses cabinet temperature and opens/closes internal contacts to regulate cooling
• Cycles the compressor to maintain the selected coldness
• Common symptoms of failure: too warm or too cold, runs continuously or won't start
• Temperature knob has little/no effect or causes erratic temperature swings

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Photograph/label wiring; transfer leads one at a time to matching terminals
• Reinstall and secure the sensor/control in its original location; avoid sharp bends or damage
• Set to mid-range and allow up to 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize after replacement

This cold control kit is the refrigerator temperature control assembly that helps regulate cooling cycles so your unit maintains the selected temperature. Replacing a failing control can restore more consistent cooling and user temperature adjustment. What it does:

• Regulates the appliance's cooling cycles and temperature setpoint to help keep food properly chilled
• Replaces a worn or erratic temperature control that can cause inconsistent temperatures
• Common symptom: appliance runs continuously, doesn't cycle off, or temperatures are too warm or fluctuate
• Works as the OEM replacement control assembly for models that use this kit

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair
• Take photos of wiring before removal to ensure correct reconnection
• Use basic hand tools; avoid forcing connectors or mounting tabs

This temperature control thermostat regulates cabinet temperature by cycling the cooling system on and off. It helps your appliance hold the setting you select so food stays cold without unnecessary overcooling.

• Senses internal temperature and opens/closes electrical contacts to start or stop the compressor
• Maintains the setpoint chosen with the control knob
• Symptoms of a failing control include: too warm or too cold temperatures
• Runs constantly or won't run unless tapped/adjusted
• Temperature knob has little or no effect on cooling

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Note wire locations and take photos before removal
• Route the sensing capillary/bulb exactly as original; do not kink or sharply bend it
• Secure the sensing bulb in its clips and ensure good contact; set to mid-range and allow up to 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize

This mechanical temperature control thermostat regulates your unit's cooling by cycling the compressor on and off to maintain the set temperature. Replace a failed cold control when temperatures drift, cycling is erratic, or the knob no longer responds.

• Monitors cabinet temperature via a sensing bulb and opens/closes electrical contacts to control cooling
• Helps restore consistent temperatures and normal run times
• Typical failure symptoms: too warm or too cold, runs constantly or won't start, no change when adjusting the control
• May cause intermittent cooling or short cycling as it wears

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the control housing; note/photograph wire locations and transfer them one at a time
• Route the sensing capillary exactly as original; do not kink or sharply bend the tube; secure the bulb in its original location
• Set the control to a mid setting and allow temperatures to stabilize before fine-tuning

A replacement temperature control (thermostat) that regulates the refrigerator/freezer cooling cycle so food stays at the set temperature. Restores reliable on/off cycling when the original control fails. What it does

• Sends the signal to the compressor and fans to maintain the selected interior temperature.
• Replaces a faulty control when the appliance is too warm or too cold, or when temperatures fluctuate.
• Can stop short-cycling or continuous-run issues caused by a defective control.
• Works with the fridge's user temperature selector to restore normal cooling responses.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair to avoid shock or injury.
• Handle control and wiring harness carefully; note or label wire locations before removal.
• Mount the control in the original position and reconnect wires to the matching terminals.