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1155320-1-M-GE-WR50X10071 -Defrost Thermostat
Part Location Diagram of WR50X10071 GE Defrost Thermostat
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1155320-1-S-GE-WR50X10071 -Defrost Thermostat 360 view
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Part Location Diagram of WR50X10071 GE Defrost Thermostat
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PartSelect Number PS1155320
Manufacturer Part Number WR50X10071
Manufactured by GE for General Electric, Hotpoint

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Defrost Thermostat Specifications

this part acts as a safety device against over-heating in case of mechanical failure.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
  • Fridge too warm
  • Freezer not defrosting
  • Freezer section too warm
  • Frost buildup
This part works with the following products:
  • Refrigerator
Part# WR50X10071 replaces these:
AP3884319, 1170027, WR50X10021, WR50X10076, WR50X22303, WR50X22304, WR50X30071
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Jeff K - August 24, 2018
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Fridge had heavy frost and ice on evaporator coils. Have had this problem before with another fridge and also our upright freezer. Each time it has been the defrost thermostat. I love the how to videos on this web site as it has helped me repair several appliances. This part was a perfect match, easy to replace and fixed the problem. I checked the continuity on the old defrost thermostat after leaving it in the freezer for awhile and sure enough it was bad. Don't forget to use shrink tubing over the connections when installing the new one to help keep them dry.
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Easy to fix and diagnose
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AL M - October 7, 2022
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easy repair great part
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Preston S - December 26, 2019
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DORION S - April 29, 2020
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Install of part went well.it was a new part I recieved the effects that I was looking for out of it..Thanks
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Freezer coils icing over, not defrosting
diagram from part select matched my fridge perfect. i ordered all parts that involve defrosting coils. ( defrost heater 618, defrost thermostat 620, defrost thermostat 627 ). two wires involved with thermostat, just removed all old parts and replaced with new. Part Select videos helped demonstrate the projects well.
Other Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Defrost Thermostat Temperature Sensor Defrost Heater
  • John from BELLEVILLE, IL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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Ice built up on coils. Fridge was warm.
No instructions came with new parts. Access to element was impossible until I accidentally discovered that the two styrofoam cushions at the ends of the coils were removable. Once removed, access to the heater and thermostat was very easy.

Unplug appliance, remove freezer shelf, cold air ducts, back of freezer, disconnect light, (My model does not have ice maker. This may also need to be disconnected.)
1.Remove styrofoam cushions at end of coils
2.Locate element between bottom two coils
3.Disconnect the male/female connections
4.Remove support clip under center of element
5.Remove element
6.Replace new element in reverse

Connecting the thermostat wires was challenging because they were somewhat behind the coils.

1.With styrofoam removed, unclip thermostat from coil
2.Carefully cut wires (leave enough to connect new wires)
3.Connect new thermostat wires (color of wires matched on my fridge)
4.Clip new thermostat in place
5.Replace styrofoam
6.Button it all up

With these steps, this job would take maybe 30 minutes; somewhat longer if your model has an icemaker.

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Other Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Defrost Heater
  • Neil from Boise, ID
  • Difficulty Level:
    Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    1- 2 hours
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers
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Freezer cold, but Refrigerator not cooling. Iced up coils.
After determining that it was the defrost system, I ordered the thermostat. Make sure you look closely. Mine had two thermostats, and so I had to wait a couple of days for the extra part.
1. Remove ice maker if installed.
2. Remove center casing on ceiling and back wall. There may be two screws that need removed.
3. Locate and remove two screws on upper back wall.
4. Remove back wall carefully, revealing coil system.
5. If this was the problem, the coils will be iced over and need thawed. Either time or a hair dryer...
6. The thermostats clip onto the copper tubing, simply pull them off, keeping close attention to the color of the wires.
7. Be very careful touching the bottom of the coils as the defrost conductor coils are along the bottom and encased in easily breakable glass. If you need to replace this as well, remove the center brace (wire)by pulling towards you and then down. remove wire attachments at both ends and rotate coil out of end braces.
8. Replacing thermostats...you must CUT the wires, and attach new thermostats with wire couplers or wire nuts and then wrap with electrical tape that is rated for the cold.
9. Re-attach all parts and replace back wall and coverings.
10. Enjoy!
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Other Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Defrost Heater
  • Scott from Pratt, KS
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Freezer is too hot
Open the freezer panel which attached with screwws and locate the defrost thermmostate behind the back pannel. Cut off the old thermostat wires and connect the new wires.
  • David from New York, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Frig Box Freezing - Freezer Turning Into An Oven
In freezer box removed shelf, removed 2 screws from back panel, removed 3 plastic covers (1 with 2 screws, other 2 snaped out. Unsnaped defrost thermostat from copper tube then cut 2 wires (yellow & orange) stripped all wires back a little then used 2 wire nuts to reconnect the new thermostat and resnapped back onto the copper tube. Removed 4 screws from evaporator fan housing (original one warped from overheat and caused fan blade to get chewed up) unpluged fan motor wiring and removed ground wire and motor from warped housing, removed fan plade by just pulling on it. Installed new fan blade by pushing it on the fan motor shaft, reinstalled the fan to the housing and the housing into the freezer box. In the frig box I removed the control panel from top of the box by removing 4 screws and unpluging the main wiring plug and the defroster control then reinstalled it all in reverse order. Also had to renew the stick on foam on the evap fan housing. Over all it was an easy task.
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Other Parts Used:
Defrost Thermostat Evaporator Fan Blade Compression Ring FAN EVAP HOUSING Defrost Timer
  • GERALD from MORRISON, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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This part works with the following models:
PartSelect Number: PS1155320
Manufacturer Part Number: WR50X10071
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