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Air damper assembly

Refrigerator/freezer temperature control thermostat. Temperature issues can be caused by this thermostat.

Refrigerator defrost thermostat kit. The defrost thermostat monitors the temperature of the evaporator coils. When the coils drop below a set temperature, the thermostat allows power to go to the defrost heater. If the defrost thermostat is defective, the refrigerator will not defrost.

Refrigerator defrost thermostat. The thermostat clips onto the evaporator. If the refrigerator does not defrost both the thermostat and heater can be tested to determine which part is at fault.

Refrigerator/freezer defrost thermostat located on the evaporator coil

Air damper control(includes seals) from freezer to refrigerator

Air damper control

Temperature control. The terminal orientation on this thermostat may be slightly different than the original.

Defrost Thermostat

Defrost thermostat kit

Defrost thermostat

Cold Control

High limit thermostat for refrigerator or freezer defrost heater, L140-30F. This thermostat is normally closed for continuity at room temperature. If the high limit thermostat is open at room temperature, the refrigerator's defrost system will not work.

Air damper control

Defrost thermostat
If your refrigerator is freezing the food instead of just keeping it chilled or the evaporator coils won’t defrost, the temperature control thermostat or defrost thermostat could be malfunctioning. You can use a multimeter to test both of these parts for continuity, a continuous electrical path present in the part. Place the temperature control thermostat sensing bulb in ice water, attach the multimeter leads to the terminals, and rotate the dial. As the dial reaches a lower setting, the continuity should be interrupted. If the thermostat tests positive for continuity at all settings, the part has shorted closed and will need to replace. The defrost thermostat will need to be tested at a temperature of 15° Fahrenheit or lower for a proper reading. If the part tests negative for continuity at this temperature, it is defective.
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