Part Location Diagram of WPW10225581 Whirlpool Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
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Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat WPW10225581

Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
ERP Number:
ERP11750673
Part Number:
WPW10225581
Original Equipment Manufacturer ?
  Works with your model  1069432410!
$34.93
In Stock
Delivers in 3-5 Business Days!

A Bit Difficult 

30 - 60 mins 

(1 rated repair) ?
  Works with your model   1069432410!

Product Description

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If ice is building up in your freezer or if your freezer is getting too warm on the defrost cycle you may need to replace the bi-metal thermostat.

Troubleshooting

This part fixes the following symptoms:
  • Fridge too warm
  • Freezer not defrosting
  • Freezer section too warm
  • Fridge and Freezer are too warm
  • Fridge too cold
  • Frost buildup
  • Freezer too cold
  • Too warm
  • Fridge runs too long
  • Leaking
  • Will Not Start
This part works with the following brands:
  • Whirlpool
  • Kenmore
  • KitchenAid
  • Maytag
  • Amana
  • Roper
  • Estate
  • Crosley
  • Inglis
  • Jenn-Air
  • Kenmore
  • Magic Chef
This part works with the following products:
  • Refrigerator
Part# WPW10225581 replaces these:
AP6017375, 2149849, 2161331, 2176066, 2188824, 2196155, 2266066, 2266067, 2315504, 2317087, 2319914, 2321799, 2321802, 4387498, W10225581, W10260437, WPW10225581VP,

Customer Repair Instructions

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A Bit Difficult 

30 - 60 mins 

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Freezer/Fridge temperature control often unstable leading to warm food/freezer items

Mark from Bellingham, Washington

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Difficulty Level:
A Bit Difficult
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
Parts Used:
WPW10225581
1 removed freezer shelving/panels covering the Bimetal defrost relay.
2 cut the wiring attached to the old relay
3 reconnect wiring from the new relay to the existing wires previously cut
4 replace the panel covers and shelving
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