The Defrost Thermostat is an OEM part for Frigidaire refrigerators. It monitors the temperature of the evaporator coils and activates the defrost heater when necessary. This process prevents frost buildup on the coils, ensuring the refrigerator maintains optimal cooling efficiency.
You should replace the defrost thermostat if it becomes faulty or damaged. Common causes of a bad defrost thermostat include electrical failures, regular wear and tear, or temperature fluctuations that can degrade the component over time.
Symptoms of a bad defrost thermostat include:
- Excessive frost buildup on the evaporator coils
- Refrigerator not cooling properly
- The defrost cycle not activating
- Increased energy consumption
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Freezer too cold
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Freezer not defrosting
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Fridge runs too long
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Fridge too cold
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Frig not cold and not all item in the freezer were being frozen ice not being made Gary M. • Raleigh , NC • September 30, 2015
My Frigidaire side by side refrigerator/freezer suffered a catastrophic failure. The symptoms were as follows:
1) Frig not cold
2) No Ice being made in the freezer section
3) Items at the back of the freezer were frozen but items on the door shelves would not freeze. The back of the freezer was cold but the closer you got to the door the warmer it got.
After removing everything from the unit I saw that there was substantial ice buildup on back of the freeze, specifically around the vents,...
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