The defrost thermostat is located in the freezer section and controls when the defrost cycle activates to prevent ice buildup on the evaporator coils. Replace it if you notice excessive frost accumulation, inconsistent temperatures, or if the defrost cycle never runs.
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Fridge not defrosting Dave F. • East Troy , WI • May 24, 2015
Replaced the thermistor that tested bad and another along with the defrost tstat as long as I was in there.
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