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Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat
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Defrost Thermostat

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$23.14
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Fix Number:
FIX2350702
Manufacturer #:
297216600
Manufactured by:
Frigidaire
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.
Works with the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Uni
Works with the following products
Refrigerator, Freezer
Fixes the following symptoms
Too warm, Fridge too warm, Frost buildup, Doesn’t stop running
Part Number Cross Reference
Part# 297216600 replaces these:
AP4374171, 1483781, 216731000, 216872200, 218673001, 218673008, 218969901, 218969902, 5304404743, 5404404743, 7216872200
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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.

  • Works with the following brands:
    Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Uni
  • Works with the following products:
    Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Fixes the following symptoms:
    Too warm, Fridge too warm, Frost buildup, Doesn’t stop running
  • Part# 297216600 replaces these:
    AP4374171, 1483781, 216731000, 216872200, 218673001, 218673008 , 218969901, 218969902, 5304404743, 5404404743, 7216872200 Show less

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Replacing your Defrost Thermostat

Replacing your Defrost Thermostat

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Charlie
December 7, 2021
No matter where I set the control the freezer keeps running and maintains temperature at approximately 12-15 degrees
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Hello Charlie, Thank you for the question. We suggest testing the Defrost Thermostat with a Multimeter. The best way to do this is to remove the thermostat from the refrigerator so you can control the temperature of the sensor. You can let the sensor warm up to room temperature. With the sensor warmed up to room temperature the sensor should read approximately 6.2K Ohms at 68°F. With the thermistor submerged is a glass full of ice water, the sensor should be very close to 32°F which should read approximately 16.3K Ohms. If the values that you are getting are far off from these readings, then the sensor is bad and should be replaced. We hope this helps!

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Defrost Timer - 60Hz 120V
$38.64
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Part Number: FIX423801
If your freezer will not defrost, or your fridge and freezer are too warm, there may be an issue with the defrost timer. This device helps to melt ice that builds up on the evaporator coils. It does this by cycling on th...
DEFROST TIMER
$45.53
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Customer:
Terry from Campbell, TX
Parts Used:
297216600, 215846602
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Fridge stop cooling right after freezer stopped
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Tom from ELK RAPIDS, MI
Parts Used:
297216600
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Warm 10 degree lowes it would go
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Customer:
Tatsuaki from Coralville, IA
Parts Used:
297216600
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
It stopped freezing -- just warm air!
Disconnect AC power and remove the dial gauge. Remove three racks to reach the back panel inside the freezer by removing split stoppers on one side. Remove all the hex screws and rubber insulation pads to expose the cooling unit. Remove the old thermostat from the cooling pipe and install the new unit. Make sure that the thermostat brack et fits tightly around the cooling pipe; otherwise, it cannot read the correct temperature. Reverse the procedure.
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Petr from FEDERAL WAY, WA
Parts Used:
297216600
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Freezer would not shut down kept running continuously, fan was not working,and will not wouldn't defrost.
I bought new parts foe Artic Air Freezer: Defrost Thermostat, TIMER DEFROST,Fan Motor. It took me 30 minutes to change all parts. Now working like clock.
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Customer:
Dean from Townville, SC
Parts Used:
297216600
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Inconsistant temprature
Simple plug and play, per the instructional video on this web site.
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Customer:
frank from loxahatchee, FL
Parts Used:
297216600, 297309000
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
freezer ran all the time
The repair is pretty straight forward check video with this site . If your fan is working do not replace it, that was not the problem that was suggested. The thermostat sensor solved the problem.
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Customer:
Chuck from Bishopville, SC
Parts Used:
297216600, 5304464438
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
freezer would not restart after shutting down during run cycle..
changed both thermostat an run capacitor. freezer has been running now for two weeks without any problems..
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Customer:
Mike from West Point, MS
Parts Used:
5304518034, 297216600
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
my parents (85) freezer was warm/ ice in the bottom
I looked at the other reviews and decided to buy both the defrost thermostat and the defrost timer. I told mom I would try to fix her freezer for mothers day. After cleaning up, I checked the defrost heater as was described by others and it had resistance. I the installed both the defrost thermostat and timer.I plugged in the freezer and after about 8 hours I had mom put some water on the top shelf. The next morning was Mothers day and the water was frozen. This site and the reviews really helped. They are both very happy.
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Robert from Valdosta, GA
Parts Used:
5304518034, 297216600
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
Freezer to warm
Followed instructions on your video. On defrost timer didn't have to use existing metal bracket just mounted timer directly to unit.
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Customer:
Mike from Yulee, FL
Parts Used:
297216600
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Wont stop running
Very fast shipping, 10 minute installation, problem solved Defrost thermostat was definitely the problem, thanks to problem solver on this site. Thanks again!! I have fixed many appliance problems using your problem solver and videos.
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This is a part that almost everyone can replace with a screw driver and hair dryer, I saved about a $100.00. The part was a perfect replacenent

Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX2350702
Manufacturer Part Number: 297216600
Brand
Model Number
Description
Kenmore
25314772100
Freezer
Kenmore
25314772101
Freezer
Kenmore
25314772102
Freezer
Kenmore
25314772103
Freezer
Kenmore
25316562100
Freezer
Kenmore
25316562101
Freezer
Kenmore
25316572100
Freezer
Kenmore
25316572101
Freezer
Kenmore
25321021100
Freezer
Kenmore
25321021101
Freezer
Kenmore
25321021102
Freezer
Kenmore
25321021103
Freezer
Kenmore
25321021104
Freezer - UPRIGHT FREEZER
Kenmore
25321021105
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041100
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041101
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041102
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041103
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041104
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041105
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041107
Freezer
Kenmore
25321041108
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082100
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082101
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082102
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082103
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082104
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082106
Freezer
Kenmore
25321082107
Freezer
Kenmore
25321101100
Freezer