Cold control that regulates cooling cycles to maintain set temperatures in the fresh-food section. Replacing a failed control restores more consistent temperature control and helps prevent food spoilage. What it does:
- Controls compressor/cooling cycles based on the selected temperature setting to maintain cabinet temperature.
- Common symptoms: refrigerator running constantly, not cooling, or temperature cycling irregularly.
- Interfaces with the fridge control housing and wiring to open/close the cooling circuit as needed.
What's included: One cold control thermostat. Install notes:
- Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
- Access the control housing/panel to remove the old control; note wire locations or take a photo for correct reinstallation.
- Handle any attached sensor or capillary tube gently to avoid kinks or damage.
- After installation, restore power and the refrigerator reaches and holds the desired temperature.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Erratic temp control David U. • Manassas , VA • February 05, 2017
Replaced thermostat/cold control
it was a direct replacement but needed to be mounted 90 degrees to the original configuration for the knob to align
that required a bit of ingenuity and drilling but worked beautifully
and most importantly accurately afterward
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