How Do You Replace A Refrigerator Thermostat?
If you have a refrigerator that cannot hold the correct temperature, the problem may be something as simple as a defective thermostat. Before you call for costly repairs on your compressor or condenser coils, test the thermostat to make sure it is sending the proper signals to the rest of the refrigerator. Turn the temperature dial down to a lower setting and listen for the sound of the compressor. If it does not attempt to start, replace the thermostat and test the refrigerator again. Unplug the refrigerator’s power cord from the electrical outlet. You can also flip the kitchen’s breaker switch at the home’s circuit breaker box if the electrical outlet is too hard to reach. Consult your refrigerator’s owner’s manual to find the location of the thermostat. This is generally at the back of the freezer or under the floor panel for a freezer-on-top refrigerator. For a side-by-side refrigerator, the thermostat is usually in the rear of the freezer. You may have to remove the ice maker bin
