Kirkland Refrigerator Defrost Timer, Adaptive Defrost Control
Genuine Whirlpool part
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: W10822278
The Whirlpool Defrost Timer is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. The defrost timer regulates the automatic defrost cycle, which prevents ice buildup on the evaporator coils in the freezer compartment by sending a signal to the defrost heater to turn on and melt any ice buildup on the coils.
Causes of a bad defrost timer can include mechanical wear over time, electrical failures, or internal component damage. Prolonged usage and voltage spikes can also affect the timer's functionality.
Symptoms of a bad Defrost Timer include:
- Excessive frost buildup in the freezer compartment
- The refrigerator or freezer not maintaining the set temperatures
- Unusual noises coming from the appliance
- The appliance running continuously without cycling off
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Too warm
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Fridge runs too long
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Fridge too cold
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Frost buildup
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Defrost not working on upright 20 year old freezer W D D. • Spring , TX • September 19, 2014
A word of thanks to AppliancePartsPros - they delivered in one day. Ordered at 4PM CDT and received the part by noon the next day. Also, Alicia in the help department was able to locate an electrical diagram for my old freezer. This was essential for proper setup and her persistence in tracking down the diagram was top notch. Now on to my problem. One day I opened the freezer and found frost and thawing food. I attributed this to the door hitting an item in the freezer and not completely...
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Genuine Whirlpool part
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: 4388931
The Defrost Control Board is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This board manages the defrost cycle by controlling the defrost heater and monitoring the freezer's temperature.
Causes of a bad defrost control board can include electrical issues, wear from continuous use, or damage from power surges.
Symptoms of a bad defrost control board include:
- Excessive frost buildup in the freezer compartment
- The refrigerator not cooling properly
- The defrost heater not activating
- The refrigerator running continuously without cycling off
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The defrost heater would not work John R. • Lumberton , MS • May 21, 2019
The refrigerator was given to me and hasn't defrosted since it was new. I found the defrost timer had a burnt spot on the circuit board. After installing a new timer, the refrigerator would trip the circuit breaker in my house when it entered defrost mode. I found that the pink wire running from the control board all the way to the thermostat was shorted somewhere between the two parts, inside the refrigerator. I ran a new "pink" wire and all is good.
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