If you find that there is excessive frost in your freezer, or the freezer will not defrost, you may need to replace the defrost thermostat. The defrost thermostat kit comes with the clip, leads, and heat shrink. To access the defrost thermostat for this repair, you will need to remove your freezer shelves, as well as the back panel of your freezer. To complete this repair, you will need a 1/4-inch nut driver, a set of wire strippers and crimpers, and a heat gun or blow dryer. Before you begin this repair, be sure to disconnect the power source from the appliance.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Fridge too cold | Fridge too warm | Freezer section too warm | Freezer not defrosting
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Electrolux, Crosley.
Part# 5303918214 replaces these:
AP2150145, 892545, 5303918214, 75303918214
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Bud
September 26, 2017
Does the defrost thermostat testing with an ohm meter have continuity in the non defrost state, or does it test open.
For model number 5303918214
Hi Bud, Thank you for the question, when it is cold it should read 0 for ohms, if it is warm, about room temp or warmer it should read infinity. Hope this helps!
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Jose
November 13, 2017
Both sides are warm. Comp. Ohm out good,capacitor checks out good,fans work all the lights come on. The only thing I can think of is the defrost thermostat. Can I test that putting it in a glass of water to see if it opens and closes? Thanks for your time
For model number GS23HSZDC4
Hi Jose, Thank you for the question. The best way to do this is to remove the thermostat from the refrigerator so you can control the temperature of the sensor. You can let the sensor warm up to room temperature. With the sensor warmed up to room temperature the sensor should read approximately 6.2K Ohms at 68°F. With the thermistor submerged is a glass full of ice water, the sensor should be very close to 32°F which should read approximately 16.3K Ohms. If the values that you are getting are far off from these readings, then the sensor is bad and should be replaced. Hope this helps!
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Robert
August 6, 2018
How long afte you replace the termostat before the fridge cools
For model number ffhs2622mw3
Hello Robert, thank you for your question. You should notice the unit cooling within approximately 30 minutes. I hope this helps!
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Dean
February 13, 2019
My fans are both working fine, however the coil on the freezer side is freezing up, and after thawing out completely and restarting the refrigerator side works great cooling properly for a few days until it freezes up again. Does this sound like the defrost thermo. Problem? Thanks
For model number FRS26R4CW3
Hello Dean, Thank you for contacting us. I suggest checking the following parts: PS469522 Defrost Thermostat Kit and PS2582247 Adaptive Defrost Control Board. You can test the parts with a multimeter. If you are unfamiliar with how a multimeter functions, we have videos available to assist you.
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Mary
January 13, 2018
If my refrigerator is too warm, will installing his help to regulate the temperature
Hello Mary, Thank you for your inquiry. Yes this is one of the recommended parts. Hope this helps!
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Andrew
October 28, 2017
I only find frost in the fridge side and not the freezer side. Is it the problem with depfrost thermostat? Thanks for the attention.
For model number PLHS269ZCB0
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for your question. I would suggest testing that part and also the control thermostat for your refrigerator as well. That part may be reading the wrong temperature inside of your refrigerator section. You may also just want to double check that the damper between your fridge and freezer as well. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Ellen
May 4, 2018
Where is the defrost timer on this refrigerator?
For model number FRS6LF7GS4
Hello Ellen, thank you for your question. The Defrost timer is a part of the electronic control board part number 5303918341. This part activates the defrost cycle. I hope this helps!
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Gary
January 11, 2019
Freezer not cold enough h! Alarm. Evaporator fine, no ice. Condenser & evap fans run. Unplug fo a few minutes, then plug back in and compressor starts after a minute or so, but can't tell if it stays running. There was small frost build up on lie to evap. Just not getting cod enough
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For model number FFHS2311LWQA
Hi Gary,
Thank you for your question. If the freezer is to warm, There are some parts that you will need to check to see which ones are causing the issue. You will need to check the defrost thermostat, the run capacitor, and the defrost heater. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Terri
December 4, 2018
Last week there was a lot of ice built up in the back of the freezer section that i had to chip away. Now the freezer and the refrigerator section are warm..i replaced this part a couple of years ago. do you think it is the sam problem
For model number FRS23LH5DSR
Hi Terri,
Thank you for your question. If both the refrigerator and the freezer section are too warm, there are some parts that you will need to check to see which ones are causing the issue. You will need to check the run capacitor, the evaporator fan motor, the defrost thermostat, the start device, the condenser fan motor kit and the temperature control thermostat. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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THUAN
February 15, 2018
I got a code "high temp" , i replaced a thermostat, but still same faulted after 3 days running. Can you help me out?
For model number LFFU14F5HWC
Hi Thuan,
Thank you for your question. If the high temp error code is flashing, there may have been a loss of electrical power. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Check the electrical outlet for power. reset the the house circuit breaker if the outlet does not work. You may have a failed start relay or electronic control board. If this is the case, you may have to replace them. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Replacing your Frigidaire Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat Kit
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Average Repair Rating: 3.5 / 5.0, 20 reviews.
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Running but not cooling off and frost in the back of the freezer
Unplugged the refrigerator. Removed the 4 hex head screws on the lower back panel at the back of the freezer. Used a blow dryer to defrost the pipes and area surrounding the thermostat. Unplug the connection from the back of the freezer, unplug the 2 wires, one that goes to the heater, one that comes from power. Unclip the thermostat from the pipe and note which pipe you unclipped it from. Cut the wires on the old thermostat midway between the plugs and the sensor. Using the supplied butt connectors, strip the wire ends on color matched wires (should be a dark blue or black) and crimp them together. Repeat with the other wire. Discard the white shrink wrapping. I wasn't able to get it small enough with a hair dryer or lighter. Plug the thermostat back into it's respective plugs. Clip the thermostat back onto the pipe you removed it from. Replace the back panel with the four screws. Ensure the bottom of the panel is set inside of the drip tray. Replace any shelving you removed. Plug the refrigerator back into the wall. Your done!
Leo from Bentonville, AR
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Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers
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Refrigerator would sometimes freeze everything
we researched the internet with our symptoms and most sites said it was the thermostat. At $800+ for a new refrigerater, we decided to order the thermostat. Found schematics on the net, the thermostat was located in teh freezer compartment . Unplugged, removed food from freezer, removed the bottom shelf in freezer, and the back panel It was EASY to find. Cut 2 wires, replaced with new thermostat. DONE! The new thermostat came with new connecters.
donna from brandon, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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everything in refrigerator freezing even on warmest setting
To access the part you have to remove the back panel of the freezer compartment from the inside of the freezer itself. There are four screws to this panel. I emptied the contents of the freezer, took of 2 shelves and brackets to gain access and removed the cover. Located the part , cut the wires with a wire cutter and left a small tail ....MAKE SURE TO UNPLUG REFRIG OF COURSE ... the part is clipped on the coils , added the new part. matched the color wires and added the connectors , crimped the wires and added a little electrical tape and put the panel and shelves back. THE REFRIG IS WORKING LIKE A CHARM
Benny from astoria, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Everything in the fridge was freezing even if it was set on the warmest temperature.
I pulled out all the screws and from the freezer side and remove the panel, then I located the thermostat snap the old one out and put the new one in.
Debra from McRae, GA
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Difficult
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More than 2 hours
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Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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The radiator was not defrosting.
The radiator was not being properly defrosted and the refrigerator and freezer could not keep the temperature. Two things can be causing this, the defrost module which defrost the refrigerator on a regular basis ($110) or the thermostat ($18). I tried the thermostat since it is very easy to do (remove cover plate inside the freezer, cut wires of old thermostat, connect new thermostat by stripping wires. Presto...however the thermostat was NOT the problem. The problem was a blown timer circuit board that controls the regular defrosting. That repair was done by a technician. The board was $110, it seats inside the refrigerator in the control panel area.
Alfredo from Mount Pleasant, SC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Screw drivers
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Freezer was cold but the fridge was warm. Back panel of fridge was building up frost
First of all Don't panic! you can do it and you can save a lot of $$$ if you do it yourself. A friend advice me to look it up online resources and came accross part select on YouTube .
The process: Defrost the fridge. Take down the panels on the fridge to have room to unscrew the back panels. Once you've taken the back panel out. You will see the thermostat right away. Replace it and voila you're done.
Albert from Buffalo Grove, IL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
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Nutdriver, Pliers, Wrench (Adjustable)
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Fridge side too cold
Most of the time was spent removing frozen food and removing the plastic clip holding one of the shelves in place. Removal of bottom panel took less than a minute. Thermostat easy to find, clipped wires a the unit and removed unit. Used included wire jackets, but not white shrink wrap. This did NOT fix the problem. This was the attempt at a 'cheap' fix. My refrigerator required the 'control box' to be replaced.
Brian from Eden Prairie, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Socket set
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evaporator coil would freeze up solid. no air flow through coil; no cooling.
-unplug power cord.(safety first! -Removed evaporator cover in freezer. found defrost thermostat defective. -use hair dryer to manually defrost coil from ice build-up. -unclip thermostat from coil. -cut wires close to the defrost thermostat; remove defective thermostat. -clip on new defrost thermostat. -connect wires using included butt connectors including shrink tubing (also included) -replace coil cover. -plug power cord back in.
KEVIN from BRONX, NY
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver
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Refridgerator freezing food
Unplugged fridge from outlet. Removed rear panel on freezer side. Removed defrost thermostat from tube and cut wires. Installed new thermostat by matching color coded wires and crimping with supplied connectors and snap back on tube. Reinstalled panel and shelving.
Bob from Gilbert, MN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Frost build up on evaporator
Remove the bottom freezer drawer. Remove back metal evaporator panel. Wire in new defrost terminationT-stat. Reassemble evap panel. Good to go.
B J from Dillingham, AK
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Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Nutdriver
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Greg C - February 26, 2022
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Easy repair
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Paul S - September 1, 2021
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Defrost thermostat kit
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Francesco L - August 6, 2021
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Fixed!
My refrigerator was freezing stuff on the top shelf, info on the site led me to believe it was this defrost thermostat and it was correct! Replaced it, now temperature control in the refrigerator side is perfect.
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Easy repair, fixed my issue!
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LATOYA M - September 11, 2020
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It worked!
The part came quickly and fit perfectly. I installed it myself by following the video listed online with the part. My freezer is now defrosting on its own which in turn has my fridge working properly.
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Joe H - June 10, 2020
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EXACT REPLACEMENT PART
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Kourtney L - March 30, 2020
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Worked perfect!
Part came in in decent timing and it works great!
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