WR50X10071 General Electric Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

The defrost thermostat acts as a safety measure to prevent overheating in the event of a mechanical issue. It addresses problems such as the refrigerator becoming too warm or failing to defrost.

This thermostat is an OEM replacement part for GE appliances, including Hotpoint, General Electric, and Sears-Kenmore. It plays a key role in managing the defrost cycle by monitoring the temperature and activating the defrost heater to remove frost from the evaporator coils. Once the frost is cleared, the thermostat switches off the heater, allowing the refrigerator to resume its normal cooling function. This process ensures proper air circulation and prevents both overcooling and overheating.

Specifications:
- Overall Depth: 16.5 in
- Overall Height: 1 in
- Overall Width: 1 in

This part addresses the following issues:
- Excessive frost buildup on evaporator coils
- Insufficient cooling in the refrigerator or freezer
- Inconsistent temperature maintenance
- Defrost heater not activating or shutting off
- Increased energy consumption due to a faulty defrost cycle

This OEM part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.