TBF12SPB Hotpoint Refrigerator - Overview

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Parts for the TBF12SPB

$24.08

Defrost Thermostat Kit

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Part #WR50X55

This refrigerator defrost thermostat will cut out at 55 degrees F and kick back in when the temperature drops to 35 degrees F. It comes with connectors and the mounting brackets.

$86.96

Defrost Control

Part #WR9X482

The defrost control in your refrigerator acts like a clock. It continually advances and alternates between activating the cooling cycle and the defrost heater, keeping your refrigerator at the appropriate temperature. If you notice that your refrigerator seems too warm or too cool, you may need to replace the defrost control. This part is...Read more

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Evaporator Fan Motor

Part #WR60X5073

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR7X106

$69.91

SWITCH

Part #WR23X142

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR24X5013

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR9X403

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR24X5127

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR87X212

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR60X5050

DISCONTINUED

Part #WR23X5110

Common Symptoms of the TBF12SPB

How this model fails, and the parts that fix it.

Fridge too warm

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Freezer section too warm

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Freezer not defrosting

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Repair Tips From Fixers Like You

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Unit would not terminate defrost cycle resulting in melted frozen food

5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful.

Gary from CONCORD, CA
Really Easy
30 - 60 mins
Screw drivers

Turn of power to fridge. Removed all shelving in freezer section. Unscrewed back panel from freezer area. Removed old defrost term t-stat from top of evaporator coil assembly. Cut existing two wire leads, spliced in new T stat wires. sealed wire splices from water egress and clipped new t-stat in same position as old one. Reassembled re ... Read more

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Ice build up in the evaporator coils and had to thaw it out with hair dryer

2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.

Joe from Woobridge, NJ
Easy
30 - 60 mins
Nutdriver, Screw drivers

Cut old thermostat out and installed with heat shrinking wrap and solder the wires and still having issues it might be something else.

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