This thermostat is a temperature-sensitive switch that controls power to cooling components as temperatures change. Replacing a worn thermostat restores consistent cycling and more accurate temperature regulation, helping the appliance maintain stable performance. What it does:
- Senses temperature and opens/closes electrical contacts at set points
- Regulates operation of key cooling components to maintain target temperature
- Helps prevent overcooling, overheating, and erratic cycling
- Failure signs include: no cooling, overcooling, temperature swings, unit runs continuously, or short-cycling
What's included:
Install notes:
- Disconnect power before servicing; verify no voltage is present
- Access the thermostat location; label/photograph wire positions and transfer one at a time
- Install in the same position and orientation as the original to ensure proper thermal response
- Restore power and confirm proper cycling and temperature control
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
My whirlpool upright freezer was running 10 or 12 degrees below zero and i could never catch it shut off no matter where i set the dial Floyd P. • Jay , OK • August 14, 2015
I ordered a new thermostat one morning and received it the next morning by FedEx, talk about fast service! I replaced the thermostat that afternoon and the freezer has been working good, holding the temperature at zero or 2 below and cycling OK.
Thank you for the good service.
Floyd Pramberg
Jay, OK
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