How To: Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Maytag Defrost Thermostat WPW10225581
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Symptoms: Defrost thermostat failed and it’s not allowing heater to come on, or heater never shuts off.
Tools: Phillips screwdriver, wire cutter/crimper
This Whirlpool/KitchenAid/Maytag made Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat replaces the following older part numbers on Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Sears, and Kenmore Refrigerators: W10225581, 2149849, 2161331, 2176066, 2188824, 2196155, 2266066, 2266067, 2315504, 2317087, 2319914, 2321799, 2321802, 4387498, W10260437, WPW10225581VP.
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Thanks for a clear set of instructions. Apart from a minor difference in the way to remove the shelves, you explained exactly how to replace the defrost thermostat on my Whirlpool ed2vhexvq01 side-by-side refrigerator/freezer.
i was mislead by the sears agent. i was told the part was located in the rear bottom of fridge.tanks for having this video uploaded and so explicit
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This video was very well done. I have no experience with appliance repair, and had no idea how to begin this project. After watching the video, I was able to change out the thermostat in under an hour, including emptying the freezer and tearing down the shelving. Your step by step video helped tremendously! Thank you!
Good job, glad you got the fridge up and running!
Same. I thought I got the right one but when it came in it was different. It still fit and I’m going to give it a shot… hopefully the resistance in the thermistor is correct 🤷♂️. But the video was fantastic
I learned how to replace parts on appliances. I like these display videos
It's exactly my fridge type, thanks so much for the video
Thanks that really simplified every step of the installation!
Excellent video... my exact fridge so this is really helpful.
Thanks, if this goes well you just saved me $250 bucks.
Glad the video helped you out!
This made the repair so easy. Thanks!
Thank you! Very good/excellent video!!
lji5252 Glad the video helped you get the timer changed!
5:07 - Technically, the crimper with the indent on one side is only supposed to be used on bare crimp terminals; because, the indented part of the tool will compromise the insulation on the connector. The part with the half - moons on both sides is to be used on insulated terminals/splices. Otherwise, great instruction which includes all the steps for this repair. Thanks.
You guys are great I’m wondering if my whirlpool model 1D5HHEXT00 a fridge I bought at ikea is defrost heater or timer .Im getting lots of moisture in fridge and think my fan is frozen ice maker works after I unplug fridge for day then starts again on start up
Excellent demonstration. I just had Sears service at my home and watch him done exactly the same thing. Fortunately I had a service contract so the repair cost me nothing. Unfortunately I waited 8 days for service and much of the food was lost due to defrosting and spoilage. I wish I had done some research right away and repaired the problem myself. Thank you for an excellent demonstration.
We're sorry about your food! Next time, you'll have the resources you need to DIY your own repair.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for posting this helpful video! I think it's important to add
that when you change out the defrost thermostat, it can take a long time
for the evaporator fan to restart.
How long will my fridge get warm?
@@organixgirl Not understanding your question!
Great advice,thanks!!!!!!
Glad the video helped you out!
freezer temps increase to over 50 degrees for about twenty minutes or so causing frozen foods to thaw then refreeze when auto defrost shuts off. would this be a defrost thermostat problem or a temp sensor problem. master control panel has been replaced problem still occurs.
Thanks, so helpful ❤❤❤❤
You are welcome!
I have a KitchenAid ksc24c8eyp02 and the freezer is not freezing. This is a slightly newer model with the control panel on the outside of the freezer door. The freezer is cold like the refrigerator portion but even that is a tad warm (40F instead of 37F). Is the defrost thermostat the only thermostat? I have searched for parts and only find the defrost thermostat WPW10225581. Have replaced the starter relay, the fans are fine, the compressor tests out ok, and the defrost coils are not built up with frost. Getting frustrated...
I have a Kenmore 253.57188600 were the freezer is too cold and the fridge part is not cold enough. I'm wondering if this is the part I need to replace.
Very nice job on the video.
A defrost system problem could cause this. But it could be any part of the system, defrost control, heater or thermostat. You can post this question along with your model number on our repair forum, the techs will help you out.
Does leaving a freezer door open burn this out? It started frosting up after the door was left open overnight slightly it comes on and everything but no cool air to fridge.
How do I test this part in my fridge
My Whirpool freezer coils keep frosting over causing the fridge side to warm up. For the last few months we’ve been opening up the back to the coils, taking a hair dryer to thaw out the frost and putting it back together which ends up fixing the issue with the fridge warming up. Will this device fix the issue of the coils frosting over?
Can you force a defrost on this model?
What about shrink wrap on the butt connections to prevent moisture from entering?
liverdelove Some manufacturers supply it and some do not you can always add it. The only really waterproof connectors they use are on the heating element, which is actually on the side or bottom of the evaporator. Any water that will be in the freezer will be coming off the evaporator and going out the drain, the connectors above it are just normal connectors.
I replaced the evaporator, the start relay and seems is the defrost timer, I looked for this thing nowhere to be found nor a board or the sort my model is whirlpool wrt519szdm02 any advice before I put out on trash day?
Great video. Kitchen aid sure does make garbage. My new fridge needed two new control boards because the refrigerator wouldn’t cool. The front edges used to be scorching hot but now they’re not. Instead ice is pushing the back panel of the freezer forward
If there is anything we can help you with please let us know.
I got Ice build up in the bottom fresh food side and the fresh food side isnt cold on the top shelf could this fix it
love the video but I am screwed part I have isn't brown and pink wires but red and white... what to put to what? please help Matt!!!! lol
Great video! How can I tell if the problem is the Thermostat or if its the Heater Element? Mine was frozen over and not defrosting. I took it apart and let it defrost and when I plugged it back in a short time later it started to make a noise as if something was trying to come on and it would stop the noise about 10 seconds later only to do it over and over about every minute or so, it eventually froze over again. I appreciate any advice, Thanks.
Did you ever figure out what was wrong??? I’m in a similar situation
@@nikkiwhitten860 Yes, I replaced the thermostat. I got it at amazon for $9 its - LONYE W10225581 Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat. Good luck :)
My maytag frige model MTB2191ARW the defrost thermostat limit switch was discontinued by the manufacturer. Can I use another defrost thermostat or do they make an aftermarket thermostat?
It is a 3 wire defrost thermostat and it is discontinued. I would suggest posting the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum to see if the techs know of a replacement thermostat and how it would be installed. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
How did you test the old one to know it was bad...? If they are warm, they will be open. correct?
Yes they have continuity when cold and no continuity when warm. The is usually a L number on the side to indicate when it opens, like L65. It should open right around that temperature.
I received my Whirlpool cold control replacement today from AppliancePartsPros. Inside the sealed plastic bag was the part and a penny. What is the penny for....good luck installing this part?
Not sure what the penny would be for. If you had any problems give us a call 1-877-477-7278.
No problem...the penny worked :) ....the replacement part works fine
A little extra luck never hurts. Glad we could help you get your fridge repaired!
On some ref. the defrost thermostat is mounted on the line in of the evaporator and on some on the line out of the evaporator, any difference?
hondagoal Mounting places vary from model to model. Just mount the new one where the old one was mounted and you should be ok.
how can i tell if the defroster is bad?
Would a bad defrost thermostat cause the newer models to not keep the freezer cold and the fridge part warm?
It might, but there could be other issues going on. Are you able to hear the compressor running, are the fans running? Have you looked at the evaporator coils inside the freezer to see if they have a nice even frost pattern on them?
How do I know this is what I need? My freezer is not freezing. I’ve cleaned the coils and the back. It’s got frost built up against the back on the middle rack. It’s basically just a giant fridge no freezer. Stays cold but not cold enough to freeze. Is this the part that I need??
How to know the defrost thermostat is not working
Anyone know what controls the fan? My fridge compressor runs but the fan isn’t turning on. I’ve replaced the fan btw.
i HAD BLACK AND BLUE WIRES ON MY DEFROST THERMOSTAT HOOK UP SO I PUT BLUE TO PINK AND BLACK TO BROWN
So i have an Amana side by side,i had the defrost element replaced and the tech choose a Samsung unit,it doesn't defrost sadly,i reckon the wattage is different, it gets power as it will hiss upon splashing but my old element used to glow red on defrost this doesn't,he reckons it's the thermostat and wants another hours callout! Should the element get power if the thermostat is gone?Because mine does,albeit makes no difference,anyone :(
gregsir You can go to our site and enter the appliance model number to view the parts breakdown and see what defrost heater is called for. If the defrost thermostat has failed in a open circuit the heater would not get power, if it failed with the contacts fused together in a closed circuit the heater would be on during the whole defrost cycle. The defrost thermostat is a safety thermostat that turns the heater of and on during the defrost cycle so it does not over heat the freezer and defrost the food.
i have a hotpoint refrigerator that sometimes takes so long to run again causing the frozen stuff start melt then runs again, what could be the problem?
+nicolas chavez I am not following what you mean. It may be best to post the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
mon frigo américain Samsung ne fait plus de froid et le cogelo aussi?
I have a KitchenAid KSSC48FMS00. The frig part is not cooling, but the freezer works perfectly. What would cause this to happen? I unplugged a few times, also cleaned the condenser coil on top of the frig Grille. Not able to find the issue.
Have you checked the air baffle to make sure that it is opening and closing like it should be? It sounds as if you could be having an air flow problem.
@@appliancepartspros Yes, I opened checked the airbaffle between freezer and frig. It does open. Also I observed, the frig part is slowly cooling when freezer temp is raised. Meaning the more cool the freezer, the warmer the frig. Strange..
The replacement I got is black and red??? So I just put the black to brown and red to pink. ...
I got the same replacement colors but I just did the opposite. Black to pink and red to brown. I tried to connect the same wires that came out of the connector. Did your way work? I still have time to change mine if your way worked.
FYI... There is no polarity on a thermastat, so just hook it up and it should work.
how about showing how to run the built in diagnostics!
Because you can force defrost right?
i took off the panel and the coils were frozen. i let it thaw and air flow to the fridge was returned. what would cause it to frost? i read about reseting the thermostat. model ED5VHEXVQ01
Usually the freeze up if the part of the defrost system has failed. If you need help determining what has failed you can post the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem. forum.appliancepartspros.com/
Nice to know the site, thank you.
i have a maytag refrigerator and is overcooling the freezer and the food too by changing the defrost thermostat could potentially solve the problem?
Omar Mendez The defrost thermostat is to limit how warm it gets in the freezer while defrosting. I would check the cold control if its stuck it could cause everything to freeze.
most likely i have to replace the thermostat cold Control then?
Omar Mendez I would suggest testing the part first rather that just trying to replace it. If you need help troubleshooting you can post your problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum. The techs can help you trouble shoot it.
How to manually advance a defrost timer on a maytag MSD2572VEW00 side by side frig
Donald Cavanaugh Please post the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem.
How do you know that's the problem ? Mine is not cold enogh to frezze things inside
On my Maytag, can I take the defroster out of the equation? I don’t want it to run at all. I am currently living off grid and don’t need it sucking down my solar system.
I'm sorry, the manufacturer doesn't recommend disconnecting the defrost heater, it can cause the unit to not run properly.
I have the maytag double door, the freezer is cold but the refrigerator stays warm. The condenser in the freezer section, freezes up with ice. Will the freezer thermostat fix the problem?
Did it fix it I have the same problem
Hey guys, thanks for the good Video, I have another problem and don´t know how to fix it. I can not find the defrost control panel/defrost timer. I checked the Bi metal thermostat and the heater. Both are ok, so it has to be the timer. can you tell me where to find it? I have an FRAA 2VAF 200 Whirlpool 858640111000. Thanks in advance.
Dan
Dan Herrmann This is an international model number, I can not find the parts breakdown to let you know. Glad the video helped you out!
Hello, did you solve the problem? I have that same, I can't find the timer
Just bought a new KitchenAid fridge #KRFC300ESS01 & luckily I bought Sears master protection for 3 years. Service repairman said the problem on my new fridge is the defrost thermostat... is this something that goes out often? Thanks!
It is an electrical part that can fail. Unfortunately we do not have any fail rates for parts.
be careful on the back panel... just got cut pretty good by the bottom grate portion... lol
Thanks for the tip! That is why we wear gloves.
me too, on the bottom of the heater pan. ugh
My fridge is warm and this panel you are showing in this video is a block of ice and won't defrost?
We'd be happy to help you figure that out, but we'll need some additional information about the model and the problem. You can give us a call at 1-877-477-7278 or you can chat us at our website: www.appliancepartspros.com/. We will need the model number for the appliance, so that we can look up diagrams and information about your specific unit to give you accurate advice. You can look here on our website to help you find the model number: www.appliancepartspros.com/modelnumber_locator.aspx
There are videos on here that show you how to test this part. Hell of a thing to replace a part thinking it was bad. Only to find out your refrigerator still does not work. Why, because you replaced a part that was working. But then if you keep replacing parts sooner or later you might stumble across the bad part.
That's true, William. Some parts can be tested before you go through the trouble of replacing them. Thanks for that tip.
I have replaced my thermostat. My thermostat timer. My condenser switch and relay. And I continue to have defrost issues. Ice build up blocking the air circulation. Condenser and fan are working. How long should I allow the fridge to defrost and what else can be the issue? Thank you.
That all depends on the ice buildup. It could be a few and upwards to a whole day. Without knowing the model number, the next steps would be to test the defrost heater for proper resistance and the defrost thermostat for continuity.
@@appliancepartspros how do I test the defrost heater. I took it apart again and air way to the refrigerator was blocked with ice. I will completely defrost it with a hair dryer. Any other suggestions or links to videos are welcomed. I have also confirmed that the fan and motor are working in the freezer. Thank you so much.
If you can please provide your model number of the fridge we can look and see what the proper reading should be for the heater.
If you are testing the heater for ohms it should read anywhere from 30 to 40 ohms give or take a little bit. If you don't get that reading then the heater has failed and you would be needing to replace that heater.
@@appliancepartspros I truly appreciate your assistance and your time. I realized that the heater had broken and snapped in half on the bottom side. I couldn’t see it while it was frosted and was only visible once it completely deforested. I replaced it and all is working great. Thank you again.
Why are you not changing the whole plug mechanism. ? I guess cause it's just easier??
Is a Thermistor same as that thermostat? does the same work? I believe my fridge does not have that thermostat and uses a king of sensor, I think it is a thermistor but I don't know if is the same thing. Anyone?
What is the model number of your fridge and we can look into this for you.
@@appliancepartspros Model: WRS321SDHZ01 thank you. The problem is that the evaporator gets iced and over the time creates a big block of ice and I have to thaw it out every now and then.
Are you able to hear the evaporator fan running by chance?
@@appliancepartspros yes, it runs, turns on and off constantly
I wish my Whirpool came with screws all around. It only has screws on the bottom the rest snap on the side which tend to fall out leaving gaps once you reassemble, poor design.
I suggest removing the light bulb
+Frank Roper Thanks for the tip, hope the video helped you fix the refrigerator!
+AppliancePartsPros About every 3 months I get a 1 inch thick ice slab behind the panel. I probably need this defrost thermostat.
+Frank Roper If it is not defrosting it could be any of the parts in the defrost system, thermostat, timer, or the heater. You can also post the problem along with the appliance model number on our repair forum and the techs can help you troubleshoot the problem.
You were supposed to heat straight the wires
Hi, where's the timer on this fridge? Thanks!"
Underneath in front.
Circuit
Is there something we can help you out with?
Why dont you start by saying
What does a bad thermostat do.
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