The Control Box is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. Located inside the refrigerator housing, the control box acts as the central command center, housing all of the electrical components that control operations.
Causes of a bad control box can include moisture infiltration causing shorts, failing electronic modules, loose wiring connections, or damage from impact or falls.
Symptoms of a bad control box include:
- Lights or dispensers that do not function properly
- Failure to detect when doors are opened
- Inability to maintain set temperatures
- Freezer that will not get cold enough
- Refrigerator sections that do not switch between cooling and defrost modes properly
This OEM Whirlpool replacement control box is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and some Kenmore models.