The Defrost Thermostat is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire refrigerators. This component plays a crucial role in regulating the defrost cycle, which is responsible for removing any built-up frost or ice from the freezer compartment.
Symptoms that may indicate the need to replace the defrost thermostat include:
- Excessive frost or ice buildup in the freezer
- The refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature levels
- The defrost cycle failing to initiate or complete properly
Causes of a faulty defrost thermostat can include normal wear and tear over time, electrical malfunctions, or exposure to extreme temperatures or moisture.
This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore refrigerator models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Freezer not defrosting
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Fridge too warm
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Freezer section too warm
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
This was for a friend of mine his refrigerator stopped cooling Gary G. • Ofallon , MO • July 12, 2015
This was a 2000 model so rather than just replace the defrost timer which was visibly burnt on the terminals, we just did everything. The cold control, defrost timer, thermostat, defrost heater and the compressor capacitor were all replaced. I had the same issue on my older unit and tore it apart replacing one item at a time over a three month period so on an older one i suggest do it all while it is apart.
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