Product Details
Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Kenmore, and others.
See all items in Refrigerator Temperature Control, Cold Control.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Cross Reference Information
Part Number WP2198202 replaces AP6006166, 2198202, 1110552, 1115242, 1115243, 1115244, 1115245, 1129437, 2161283, 2161284, 2169112, 2169113, 2198201, 2299, 99989726, PS11739232, WP2198202VP.
Description
The Cold Control is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators, acting as a thermostat that regulates the temperature inside the fridge and freezer compartments. It's a critical component that ensures your refrigerator maintains the desired temperature to keep your food fresh and safe.
Causes of a bad Cold Control may include electrical malfunctions within the control unit, which can prevent accurate temperature sensing. Wear and tear from continuous use may lead to a degradation of the control's responsiveness.
Symptoms of a bad Cold Control include:
- The refrigerator or freezer is too warm or too cold
- Frequent or continuous running of the refrigerator's compressor
- Inability to start the cooling system
This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.
This part fixes the following symptoms
- Fridge too cold
- Fridge runs too long
- Won't start
- Freezer section too warm
- Freezer too cold