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KitchenAid Refrigerator Sensors

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This temperature sensor is for refrigerators. The temperature sensor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator and sends information to the electronic control. Unplug the refrigerator and safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. The thermistor itself, part WPW10383615, should test at these Ohms depending on temperature. It's recommended to test at room temperature and again in a glass of ice water to make sure it's sensing temperatures properly. So it should read around 3000 - 5000 Ohms at room temperature 7000 - 10000 Ohms at 0°C and 20000 Ohms at -15°C.
This temperature sensor is for refrigerators. The temperature sensor senses the temperature inside the refrigerator and sends information to the electronic control. Unplug the refrigerator and safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. The thermistor itself, part WPW10383615, should test at these Ohms depending on temperature. It's recommended to test at room temperature and again in a glass of ice water to make sure it's sensing temperatures properly. So it should read around 3000 - 5000 Ohms at room temperature 7000 - 10000 Ohms at 0°C and 20000 Ohms at -15°C.
What this part fixes:
  • Freezer not defrosting
  • Fridge too warm
  • Frost buildup
Installation Instructions
Nancy from JAMESTOWN, NY
The freezer wasn't defrosting.
took the old thermistor out and put the new one in.
This long harness thermistor kit is what helps monitor and regulate the temperature inside your refrigerator. It can be located in either the freezer compartment near the evaporator coils or in the fresh food compartment near the airflow channels, depending on the model. If you notice issues like excessive icing in the freezer, inadequate cooling in the refrigerator, temperature fluctuations, or error messages on the display panel, it indicates a potential problem with the thermistor. Since your fridge will not be able to maintain the desired temperature, this results in food spoilage, inefficient cooling, and potential damage to the cooling components. To replace the thermistor, disconnect it from the connector plug or wiring harness and remove any mounting brackets or clips using a screwdriver if necessary. Remember to consult your user manual to determine the required number of thermistors, as they are sold individually as OEM replacement parts.
This long harness thermistor kit is what helps monitor and regulate the temperature inside your refrigerator. It can be located in either the freezer compartment near the evaporator coils or in the fresh food compartment near the airflow channels, depending on the model. If you notice issues like excessive icing in the freezer, inadequate cooling in the refrigerator, temperature fluctuations, or error messages on the display panel, it indicates a potential problem with the thermistor. Since your fridge will not be able to maintain the desired temperature, this results in food spoilage, inefficient cooling, and potential damage to the cooling components. To replace the thermistor, disconnect it from the connector plug or wiring harness and remove any mounting brackets or clips using a screwdriver if necessary. Remember to consult your user manual to determine the required number of thermistors, as they are sold individually as OEM replacement parts.
What this part fixes:
  • Freezer not defrosting
  • Freezer section too warm
  • Freezer too cold
Installation Instructions
Gordon from Ben Wheeler, TX
Freezer cold, refrigerator warm
Overload relay accessible from back, by compressor unit. Very easy to change out. Diagram from your site placed defrost thermostat in same area.It wasn't. Found another diagram, showed it in refrigerator light area, took that apart, not there. Yet another diagram showed it in the duct work area at back of refrigerator cabinet. Not there. Finally removed back of freezer compartment, found thermistor and thermostat with the fins. Clipped wires, wired in parts, quick fix. Longest amount of time was spent finding the old parts to replace them. Actual replacement took less than 15 minutes. Refrigerator holding at 35 degrees set on 2 now, better than ever. Total cost, less than $120, doing iy ourselves....priceless.
Stay assured with the Whirlpool Refrigerator Temperature Sensor, a reliable thermistor for ensuring optimal cooling in your refrigerator. This genuine OEM part, designed for a variety of Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Inglis, and Magic Chef models, aids in accurate temperature sensing. Its size and shape are crafted to perfection to fit your appliance seamlessly. Please ensure appropriate model compatibility before purchase. Trust this dependable Whirlpool thermistor, designed with precision, to keep your refrigerator at the ideal temperature for food preservation.
Stay assured with the Whirlpool Refrigerator Temperature Sensor, a reliable thermistor for ensuring optimal cooling in your refrigerator. This genuine OEM part, designed for a variety of Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Inglis, and Magic Chef models, aids in accurate temperature sensing. Its size and shape are crafted to perfection to fit your appliance seamlessly. Please ensure appropriate model compatibility before purchase. Trust this dependable Whirlpool thermistor, designed with precision, to keep your refrigerator at the ideal temperature for food preservation.
What this part fixes:
  • Fridge too cold
  • Fridge too warm
  • Frost buildup
Discover the perfect solution for maintaining the right balance of temperature in your refrigerator with the Whirlpool THERMISTOR Refrigerator/freezer thermistor kit. A genuine OEM part, this thermistor kit is specially designed for compatibility with select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Inglis, and Magic Chef fridge models. This kit does require a bit of DIY, as instructions are not included and can be obtained from Servicematters.com. The kit boasts a temperature sensor and 2 splice connectors that work in harmony to sense the temperature inside your fridge, sending this crucial information to the electronic control. For maximum personal safety, be sure to unplug your refrigerator and wear work gloves before the installment of this part. This Thermistor Assembly offers a prime solution to your appliance repair needs, keeping your Whirlpool refrigerator performing optimally.
Discover the perfect solution for maintaining the right balance of temperature in your refrigerator with the Whirlpool THERMISTOR Refrigerator/freezer thermistor kit. A genuine OEM part, this thermistor kit is specially designed for compatibility with select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Amana, Inglis, and Magic Chef fridge models. This kit does require a bit of DIY, as instructions are not included and can be obtained from Servicematters.com. The kit boasts a temperature sensor and 2 splice connectors that work in harmony to sense the temperature inside your fridge, sending this crucial information to the electronic control. For maximum personal safety, be sure to unplug your refrigerator and wear work gloves before the installment of this part. This Thermistor Assembly offers a prime solution to your appliance repair needs, keeping your Whirlpool refrigerator performing optimally.
What this part fixes:
  • Freezer not defrosting
  • Fridge too cold
  • Fridge too warm
Installation Instructions
Richard from STATEN ISLAND, NY
Refrigerator would ice up around the condenser and through out the air vents. Stopping all air flow in the refrigerator. If you defrosted the refrigerator it would work for about 24 hours then ice up again.
Unplugged and empty refrigerator, completely defrosted refrigerator using a hair dryer to speed up the defrosting, put a lot of towels on the floor to soak up the water when the ice melts. Removed all refrigerator racks and drawers, then remove the white plastic and styrofoam condenser cover. You will then see the thermistor, cut the two small wires connecting the thermistor to the harness leave yourself as mush wire as possible. Splice in the new thermistor and put the refrigerator back together.
The thermistor changes resistance as it senses the refrigerator temperature and sends a corresponding voltage to the pc board.
The thermistor changes resistance as it senses the refrigerator temperature and sends a corresponding voltage to the pc board.
What this part fixes:
  • Fridge too cold
  • Fridge too warm
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This part is used to detect the temperature in the air inside of your refrigerator.
This part is used to detect the temperature in the air inside of your refrigerator.
What this part fixes:
  • Freezer too cold
  • Fridge too cold
  • Fridge too warm
Installation Instructions
Bill from Andover, MA
Refrigerator too warm, freezer fine
I replaced the Diffuser and the Thermistor (the one in the refrigerator) at the same time. I was not sure what the problem was ahead of time except for the fact that no air was coming in from the freezer section; this is where the air diffuser is. I probably only needed to replace the diffuser.

I turned the circuit breaker for the refrigerator off. There was a small section of plastic covering the wires that run from the top console inside the refrigerator to the back of the refrigerator where the diffuser is. I took this off (one screw) and then the diffuser is connected in the refrigerator side with one screw. To push the diffuser from the freezer, I needed to take off a piece of plastic directing the flow of air from the freezer. I needed to move the ice maker forward a little; it moves forward easily (it sort of clips into place). Once the diffuser was visible from the freezer, I pushed it out or disconnected the four clips holding it in and it came right out. Once this is done, you simply unplug the old and plug in the new and put back in place. This took less than 15 minutes total time. Online diagrams makes ordering parts and fixing easy.

Once the new diffuser was in, I could tell I was golden because I was getting cold air. I guess this piece goes bad from time to time based on others experiences.
$63.64
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Maintain consistent cooling and energy efficiency with this genuine thermistor, designed to accurately monitor internal temperatures and relay data to the control board for proper operation. This essential component helps prevent food spoilage by ensuring precise temperature regulation. A faulty thermistor can cause issues such as fluctuating temperatures, constant compressor operation, or error codes. Built for durability, this replacement part restores reliable performance and efficiency. Installation typically involves disconnecting power, accessing the sensor location, and replacing the old unit with the new one.
Maintain consistent cooling and energy efficiency with this genuine thermistor, designed to accurately monitor internal temperatures and relay data to the control board for proper operation. This essential component helps prevent food spoilage by ensuring precise temperature regulation. A faulty thermistor can cause issues such as fluctuating temperatures, constant compressor operation, or error codes. Built for durability, this replacement part restores reliable performance and efficiency. Installation typically involves disconnecting power, accessing the sensor location, and replacing the old unit with the new one.
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