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BlueStars W10225581 Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore - Replaces WPW10225581 PS1175067
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Please check the model number carefully before ordering to make sure it is suitable for your refrigerator. If you are unsure about the compatibility, you can send us your refrigerator model number, we ...
- MODEL NUMBER: W10225581 Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
- EASY TO INSTALL: It is made exactly fit for most top name brands (Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Amana, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Inglis, Magic Chef), and replaces part numbers: AP6017375, 2149849, 2161331, 217...
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What the W10225581 does
The defrost thermostat monitors the evaporator coil temperature and signals the defrost heater to turn on and off. It prevents the heater from overheating the freezer compartment during the defrost cycle.
Symptoms when this part fails
- Excessive frost buildup on evaporator coils
- Refrigerator or freezer is too warm
- Refrigerator runs constantly
- Food thawing in freezer
- Water leaking inside or outside
Compatibility
Fits the Maytag family. Specifically:
- Any unit originally equipped with OEM part number(s): WPW10225581, AP6017375, 2149849, 2161331, 2176066, 2188824, 2196155, 2266066.
- Check the model/rating plate inside your appliance and compare it against the fitment table on the product listing before ordering — this guide does not list specific compatible models because Amazon does not provide verified fitment data through this pipeline.
Also replaces: WPW10225581, AP6017375, 2149849, 2161331, 2176066, 2188824, 2196155, 2266066
Tools you'll need
- Screwdriver (Phillips or flathead)
- Nut driver
- Wire strippers (if splicing)
- Pliers
- Multimeter
Difficulty: Moderate · Time: 45-90 minutes
How to install the W10225581, step by step
- Unplug the refrigerator from the power outlet.
- Empty the freezer compartment and remove shelves.
- Remove the rear panel inside the freezer to access the evaporator coil.
- Locate the defrost thermostat clipped to the evaporator coil.
- Disconnect the wires and remove the old thermostat.
- Connect the new thermostat and clip it onto the coil.
- Reassemble the freezer panels and plug in the refrigerator.
Related troubleshooting
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