{"product_id":"wpw10392132-refrigerator-defrost-thermostat","title":"Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat WPW10392132, Replaces W10392132","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* XPART_SALES_FORMAT_V3 *\/.xp{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55}.xp *{box-sizing:border-box}.xp .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45)),url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat;padding:34px 28px;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}.xp .label{display:inline-block;background:#d71920;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px}.xp .hero h2{color:#fff!important;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 12px}.xp .hero p{color:#fff}.xp .specs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.xp .specs span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px}.xp h2{font-size:23px;margin:28px 0 12px}.xp .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(185px,1fr));gap:12px}.xp .card{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff}.xp .card strong{display:block;color:#d71920;margin-bottom:4px}.xp .box,.xp .note{background:#f7f7f7;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:8px}.xp .box{border-left:4px solid #d71920}.xp .trust{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:18px 0}.xp .trust strong{color:#1a7a3c}.xp ul{padding-left:22px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003eEVAPORATOR FROST OR ICE BUILDUP THAT RESTRICTS AIRFLOW AND CONTRIBUTES TO POOR COOLING WHEN THE DEFROST THERMOSTAT IS FAULTY\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat WPW10392132, Fixes Evaporator frost or ice buildup that restricts airflow and contributes to poor cooling when the defrost thermostat is faulty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOEM refrigerator defrost thermostat used in the defrost system to help prevent evaporator-coil ice buildup and related cooling problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart WPW10392132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplaces W10392132\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\nConfirm your full appliance model number before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eWPW10392132\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003eW10392132\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRefrigerator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDefrost Thermostat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_CROSSREF_START --\u003e\u003ch2\u003e✅ Cross Reference Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003eWPW10392132\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces\u003c\/strong\u003eW10392132\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_CROSSREF_END --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive loss of cooling caused by evaporator-coil icing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced airflow from the evaporator area because frost blocks the coil or air passages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefrost heater not operating when the thermostat should be closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecurring frost buildup after temporary manual defrosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Before Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect electrical power before testing or accessing the part.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the evaporator area for abnormal frost buildup, while recognizing that icing can also result from other defrost-system or airflow faults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the thermostat removed from the circuit and sufficiently cold, use a multimeter to check continuity; it should normally be closed at freezer temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm the thermostat and recheck continuity; it should open as temperature rises. Use the appliance-specific tech sheet for exact temperature specifications when available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the defrost heater and control circuit separately rather than concluding that the thermostat is defective from an icing symptom alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003eA cold defrost bimetal that has no continuity is a strong indication of a failed thermostat, but a continuity result should be interpreted together with the heater, wiring, and defrost-control checks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eWPW10392132\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDefrost Thermostat\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRefrigerator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003eTemperature-actuated safety switch in the refrigerator defrost circuit. It closes when cold to permit the defrost circuit to operate and opens as temperature rises to limit defrost heating and help prevent evaporator-coil overheating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect refrigerator power before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess and part location vary by refrigerator model; follow the model-specific service information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect wires exactly as originally arranged and ensure the thermostat is secured in its original position on or near the evaporator assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not substitute a generic thermostat unless its electrical and temperature specifications are confirmed for the appliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestore covers and wiring protection before reconnecting power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_START --\u003e\u003c!-- XPART_MODEL_HUB_LINKS_V1 --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerified Compatible Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note models\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5gt311ffew00-parts\"\u003e5GT311FFEW00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5mt519sfeg00-parts\"\u003e5MT519SFEG00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5mt519sfeh00-parts\"\u003e5MT519SFEH00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5va1rxgfyw00-parts\"\u003e5VA1RXGFYW00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5va9rxgfyw00-parts\"\u003e5VA9RXGFYW00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5vm9bxgfya00-parts\"\u003e5VM9BXGFYA00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5vm9bxgfyw00-parts\"\u003e5VM9BXGFYW00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-5vmtm21bw00-parts\"\u003e5VMTM21BW00\u003c\/a\u003e, 5VWT18TFYW00, 5VWT31SFYW00, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-a1rxngfyb00-parts\"\u003eA1RXNGFYB00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-a1rxngfys00-parts\"\u003eA1RXNGFYS00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-a1rxngfyw00-parts\"\u003eA1RXNGFYW00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-a9rxngfyb00-parts\"\u003eA9RXNGFYB00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-a9rxngfys00-parts\"\u003eA9RXNGFYS00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-wrt108tfyb00-parts\"\u003eWRT108TFYB00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-wrt108tfyw00-parts\"\u003eWRT108TFYW00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-wrt138tfyb00-parts\"\u003eWRT138TFYB00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-wrt138tfys00-parts\"\u003eWRT138TFYS00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-wrt138tfyw00-parts\"\u003eWRT138TFYW00\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_END --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool","offers":[{"title":"OEM Genuine","offer_id":50282509009185,"sku":"WPW10392132","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/Whirlpool_Refrigerator_Defrost_Thermostat_WPW10392132_Stop_Frost_Buildup_Restore_Proper_Cooling.png?v=1781465090","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/en-us\/products\/wpw10392132-refrigerator-defrost-thermostat","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}