Whirlpool Refrigerator Temperature Control, Cold Control

This mechanical thermostat is the appliance's temperature control. It senses internal temperature and opens or closes its electrical contacts to cycle the system, helping the unit reach and maintain the setting you select for consistent performance.

• Regulates temperature by switching power to the cooling or heating circuit as needed
• Helps prevent overcooling/overheating and unstable temperatures
• Common symptoms: runs constantly or won't start, temperature too warm or too cold, short-cycling, no response to knob/setting changes
• Visual damage, burnt terminals, or a thermostat that fails continuity tests indicate replacement

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Document wire locations; transfer wires one at a time and secure all connections
• If your unit uses a sensing bulb/capillary, route and secure it exactly as original; do not kink or sharply bend it
• Verify correct mounting and smooth knob/shaft movement, then restore power and test

This electronic freezer control assembly manages the freezer's control functions and settings to help restore reliable temperature regulation and responsive controls when the original control fails. Designed as a direct replacement control module. What it does:

• Controls freezer functions and user settings by communicating with sensors and other system modules.
• Commonly replaces a failed control board when the freezer won't maintain temperature, cycles erratically, or displays control-related errors.
• Restores responsive control panel behavior when buttons or digital settings stop working.
• Used when diagnostics point to control/board faults rather than mechanical components.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair to avoid shock or damage.
• Handle the control board carefully and avoid static discharge; use antistatic precautions if available.
• Match connector locations and wire harness orientation; ensure all plugs seat fully before restoring power.
• If symptoms persist after replacement, recheck wiring, sensors, and diagnostic codes before ordering additional parts.

Cold control that regulates cooling cycles to maintain set temperatures in the fresh-food section. Replacing a failed control restores more consistent temperature control and helps prevent food spoilage. What it does:

• Controls compressor/cooling cycles based on the selected temperature setting to maintain cabinet temperature.
• Common symptoms: refrigerator running constantly, not cooling, or temperature cycling irregularly.
• Interfaces with the fridge control housing and wiring to open/close the cooling circuit as needed.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair.
• Access the control housing/panel to remove the old control; note wire locations or take a photo for correct reinstallation.
• Handle any attached sensor or capillary tube gently to avoid kinks or damage.
• After installation, restore power and the refrigerator reaches and holds the desired temperature.

This thermostat is the temperature control switch that helps regulate cooling by turning the compressor or evaporator system on and off as needed, restoring proper temperature performance and reducing run time when working correctly. What it does:

• Senses temperature and opens/closes the circuit to start or stop the cooling system
• Helps maintain set temperatures by cycling the compressor or evaporator fan
• Commonly replaces a unit that causes inconsistent temperatures, constant running, or short-cycling
• Works as the primary control for the appliance's automatic temperature regulation

• Always unplug or disconnect power before accessing or servicing electrical components
• Handle any attached capillary tube gently; avoid kinks or sharp bends
• Verify correct mounting and wire connections match the original before restoring power

This temperature-sensing thermostat monitors and regulates appliance temperature to restore proper cycling and consistent performance. Replacing a failed thermostat helps resolve temperature drift and heating or cooling irregularities. What it does:

• Senses internal temperature and opens/closes the electrical circuit to control heating or cooling components.
• Restores correct on/off cycling so the appliance reaches and maintains the intended temperature.
• Common symptoms it can address: unit won't reach target temperature, runs too long or too short, or temperature fluctuates.
• Works as a safety and control device to prevent thermal extremes when functioning properly.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any repair to avoid shock or injury.
• Access may require removing exterior or interior panels; keep track of screws and fasteners.
• Match wiring terminals and orientation to the original thermostat; do not force connectors.

This thermostat weight assembly secures the temperature control sensor and adds the proper thermal mass so the control can read and respond to cabinet temperatures accurately. Replacing a missing or damaged weight helps maintain stable on/off cycling and consistent temperatures.

• Holds the thermostat/cold control sensing bulb or capillary in the correct position
• Adds thermal mass for smoother, more accurate temperature control
• Helps reduce rapid cycling and temperature swings
• Safe symptoms: original weight is missing/broken, sensing bulb is loose or rattling, erratic cycling, or inconsistent temperatures

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the temperature control/sensing bulb area and note the original weight's location
• Transfer/install the weight in the same position and orientation
• Handle the capillary/sensing bulb carefully—do not kink or puncture it