How To Replace The Defrost Thermostat In A Refrigerator And Defrost A Freezer

Here's how to replace the thermostat in a Sears Kenmore refrigerator, which is made by Whirlpool. I also show how to defrost a freezer. In this case, it's possible that defrosting the freezer would have made the thermostat work properly again, but I didn't want to have to do this twice, so I put in a new thermostat while I was in there. The thermostat was $20 at my local appliance parts store. Sears has complete diagrams of all of their appliances on their website, and they also sell replacement parts there. If you have another brand of refrigerator, somewhere behind or under the refrigerator you should be able to find an envelope with a diagram of all of the electrical parts. If you defrost your refrigerator, make sure you have a plan for what to do with all of the water that comes from the melting ice. Some refrigerators have a drip pan underneath, which will fill up with water. These drip pans are breeding grounds for bacteria, so handle it carefully and wash it well before replacing it. I hope this helps you learn how to defrost your refrigerator and how to replace a refrigerator thermostat.

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[cp94116]

thank for the video . From Sear ,thermostat will cost $ 50 and service charge will be $ 200 .

[hoohoohoblin]

@cp94116 You're welcome.  I'm glad the video helped. It's a fairly easy job to do.

[bajaaddict]

Thanx for the video. I followed your video intructions to diagnose and fix my frige's problem. AWESOME....THANX!

[hoohoohoblin]

@bajaaddict You're welcome! I'm glad it worked for you.

[luvthepie]

I was told by some clown the part was $60 (when I found it on line for $22) Serious? 200% mark up?!? Come on, I know times are tough, but this guy is a crook in Petaluma, CA!

[hoohoohoblin]

@luvthepie I believe it. Always look online for better pricing, no matter what you're buying.

[ACoustaDC]

A few tips for all. Defrost with your steamer. I have a cheapo that I bought at goodwill and I can defrost in ten minutes. It makes a ton of fog in your fridge, blow away with a hair drier or suck fog out with a shop vac (vac works best.) To test timer, mark a spot on the timer and see if it moves a bit in 40 minutes. I think a full revolution takes 8 hours.. it moves clockwise. Only 3 things can cause this condition. thermostat, timer, and the heating element. I cant see how the lement can fail

[ACoustaDC]

@hoohoohoblin it's pricey tho, especially compared to silly cone.

[peter11203]

@hoohoohoblin I heard the fan going in the fridge its the timer

[peter11203]

I hope that the ice didnt come back but i bet it did. The fridge has a defrost timer in it turn it clock wise slow and it will make a loud click thats derfost mode. Check and see if the heater comes on if it does replace the defrost timer.