WR50X10069 General Electric High Limit Thermostat for Refrigerators

High Limit Thermostat for Refrigerators.
GE appliances, such as Hotpoint, General Electric, and Sears-Kenmore, often use this OEM replacement Defrost Thermostat. It serves as a temperature-sensing device essential for monitoring the evaporator's temperature increase during defrost cycles. By controlling the defrost heater and turning it off after the coils are free of frost, it prevents the evaporator from overheating.

If your refrigerator is not defrosting correctly, shows excessive frost buildup in the freezer, cools unevenly, or uses more energy than usual, these could be signs of a malfunctioning defrost thermostat.

The thermostat typically shows infinite resistance at room temperature and comes with a specification of L140-30F. Before replacing this part, make sure to disconnect the refrigerator from power. This thermostat is designed to fit specific GE models, including those under the Hotpoint and RCA brands.