Whirlpool R0161092 Freezer Control Assembly (Electronic Control Board) OEM Part

I have an Amana refrigerator model SXD26VW. Periodically I was having an issue with refrigerator side not seeming like it was getting cool enough. I placed a thermometer in the fridge and was measuring temperatures ranging between 33 and 50 degrees F. Often, when the temperature was above 40 F, I noted that the compressor and fans were not running. Researching possible causes on-line, must likely causes were defrost timer and refrigerator temperature control assembly. I decided my temperature control thermostat was faulty after observing that, with the refrigerator temperature above 40 F, the compressor and fans would start when I tapped on the control box at the top of the refrigerator. I ordered new thermostat from AppliancePartsPros. I could not find a video that showed how to exchange the thermostat on this model. An issue I ran into when installing new part was that I struggled to understand the routing of the temperature sensing element (the capillary tube). To get some assistance, I initiated an on-line chat with and an AppliancePartsPros Associate. The associate researched my model, and told me that I needed to simply pull the metal capillary out of the plastic tube…the plastic tube stays is place. I completed installation of new thermostat, and refrigerator seems to be controlling temperature as normal.

I checked the thermostat in the freezer and when I tap on it, the compressor would kick in. I repaired a loose connection but that only works temporarily. I ordered a new thermostat and swapped it out. Everything works perfect now.

Called and talked with an Appliance Parts rep. I thought I need the control for refrigerator since there was a control for each side (freezer/refrigerator). The rep looked up the problem and said it was more than likely the control freezer assembly. I was not sure since the freezer was working fine. But the lady said try this part and if that does not fix the problem, return and they will send the other. According to their repair manual, this was more than likely the problem. Received the part, very quickly in mail, and replaced. I had no problem installing the part, in fact very easy. Most important it seems to have fixed the problem. No more watermelons freezing. THANKS FOR THE GREAT SUPPORT APPLIANCE PARTS!!!

Until the new thermostat arrived I jumped the circuit with a fuse to keep it running nonstop. It was Sunday when it failed and Wednesday when I returned from work the package was waiting for my attention. Minutes later running like new. The dial is off but I can count and measure temp so alls good. Set it and forget it.

Diagnosed that the temperature controller was not working correctly. Their auto defrost and auto defrost timer were working. I decided to replace all three since the unit was Old. Everything is now back together and working correctly.