WPW10225581 Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

Whirlpool offers a range of products under brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. Additionally, Whirlpool manufactures items for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea. The Defrost Thermostat is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part designed for Whirlpool refrigerators. It monitors the temperature of the evaporator coils and activates the defrost heater when necessary to melt ice or frost buildup. This process ensures proper airflow and prevents excessive ice formation.

A defrost thermostat may fail due to normal wear and tear or electrical issues.

Signs of a malfunctioning defrost thermostat include:

- Excessive ice buildup in the freezer
- Inadequate cooling in the refrigerator
- Frost or ice on the evaporator coils

If these symptoms are present, replacing the defrost thermostat with this genuine OEM part is recommended to maintain proper defrosting and cooling. This OEM part is compatible with brands such as Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears.

This part addresses issues like:

- Frost buildup
- Freezer not defrosting
- Freezer too warm
- Refrigerator too warm
- Freezer too cold
- Refrigerator too cold