Defrost Thermostat
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Product Description
If you have frost building up in your freezer, or the temperature in your fridge is running too warm, there may be an issue with the defrost thermostat. This thermostat sits on the top of the evaporator and protects it from overheating when the defrost cycle is running. It does this by regulating the temperature in your appliance, and should shut off the heater once the frost has melted off the coils. If you need a new thermostat, this is a genuine OEM replacement part. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your fridge before beginning this repair.
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Works with the following brandsFrigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Uni
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Works with the following productsRefrigerator, Freezer
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Fixes the following symptomsToo warm, Fridge too warm, Frost buildup, Doesn’t stop running
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Part Number Cross ReferencePart# 297216600 replaces these:AP4374171, 1483781, 216731000, 216872200, 218673001, 218673008, 218969901, 218969902, 5304404743, 5404404743, 7216872200
Product Description
If you have frost building up in your freezer, or the temperature in your fridge is running too warm, there may be an issue with the defrost thermostat. This thermostat sits on the top of the evaporator and protects it from overheating when the defrost cycle is running. It does this by regulating the temperature in your appliance, and should shut off the heater once the frost has melted off the coils. If you need a new thermostat, this is a genuine OEM replacement part. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your fridge before beginning this repair.
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Works with the following brands:Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Uni
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Works with the following products:Refrigerator, Freezer
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Fixes the following symptoms:Too warm, Fridge too warm, Frost buildup, Doesn’t stop running
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Part# 297216600 replaces these:AP4374171, 1483781, 216731000, 216872200, 218673001, 218673008 ... Show more , 218969901, 218969902, 5304404743, 5404404743, 7216872200 Show less
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Replacing your Defrost Thermostat

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Customer:Tom from ELK RAPIDS, MI
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Parts Used:297216600
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Customer:Tatsuaki from Coralville, IA
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Parts Used:297216600
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Customer:Petr from FEDERAL WAY, WA
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Parts Used:297216600
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Customer:Dean from Townville, SC
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Parts Used:297216600
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Customer:frank from loxahatchee, FL
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Customer:Chuck from Bishopville, SC
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
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Customer:Mike from West Point, MS
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
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Customer:Robert from Valdosta, GA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
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Customer:Mike from Yulee, FL
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Parts Used:297216600
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Manufacturer Part Number: 297216600