Thermostat Assembly
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Product Description
This genuine OEM part is a thermostat assembly for your fridge. This part acts as a sensor to detect temperature changes in the evaporator. When the defrost cycle is running and the ice has melted, the thermostat detects the temperature increase and shuts the cycle off. You may need to replace the thermostat assembly if your fridge or freezer is too warm, the temperatures fluctuate constantly, or the units continuously runs, or will not run at all. You can use a multimeter to check if the thermostat is faulty and needs to be replaced. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your fridge before beginning this repair.
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Works with the following brandsWhirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Estate
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Works with the following productsRefrigerator
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Fixes the following symptomsWill Not Start, Fridge too warm, Freezer section too warm, Fridge too cold
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Part Number Cross ReferencePart# WP2198202 replaces these:AP6006166, 1110552, 1115242, 1115243, 1115244, 1115245, 1129437, 2161283, 2161284, 2169112, 2169113, 2198201, 2198202, 99989726, WP2198202VP
Product Description
This genuine OEM part is a thermostat assembly for your fridge. This part acts as a sensor to detect temperature changes in the evaporator. When the defrost cycle is running and the ice has melted, the thermostat detects the temperature increase and shuts the cycle off. You may need to replace the thermostat assembly if your fridge or freezer is too warm, the temperatures fluctuate constantly, or the units continuously runs, or will not run at all. You can use a multimeter to check if the thermostat is faulty and needs to be replaced. Please be sure to disconnect the power supply to your fridge before beginning this repair.
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Works with the following brands:Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Estate
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Works with the following products:Refrigerator
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Fixes the following symptoms:Will Not Start, Fridge too warm, Freezer section too warm, Fridge too cold
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Part# WP2198202 replaces these:AP6006166, 1110552, 1115242, 1115243, 1115244, 1115245 ... Show more , 1129437, 2161283, 2161284, 2169112, 2169113, 2198201, 2198202, 99989726, WP2198202VP Show less
Videos For installing this part.
Replacing your Thermostat Assembly

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Customer:Harold from Belmont, MI
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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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:James from Denison, IA
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:Very Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Customer:THOMAS from MOUNTLAKE TER, WA
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
Step 2: Disconnect power cord back of refrigerator.
Step 3: Used putty knife to carefully remove control panel knobs and cover plate.
Follow steps in video to a tee it was a tremendous help, and took the guess work out of this repair. The people at fix.com did a great job in troubleshooting online help, shipping (recvd unit in 3 days) and video instructions.
It'll be a week tomorrow since repair and refrigerator running like new.
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Customer:David from Media, PA
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Customer:Lorne from Bemidji, MN
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Customer:james from West Palm Beach, FL
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:1- 2 hours
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Customer:Sheree from Owings, MD
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Customer:Gerald from Oak Park, MI
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Customer:Christopher from Llano, CA
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Customer:Barry from Combine, TX
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Parts Used:WP2198202
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Manufacturer Part Number: WP2198202