FREEZER NOT DEFROSTING
GE / General Electric Refrigerator defrost thermostat WG03F02118, Fixes Freezer not defrosting
Genuine GE refrigerator defrost thermostat with a clip-on face and a 50°F limit. It acts as a safety control during the defrost cycle to help prevent overheating.
Part WG03F02118Replaces WR9M417GE / General Electric
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Is This the Right Part?
Part NumberWG03F02118
ReplacesWR9M417
ManufacturerGE / General Electric
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeRefrigerator defrost thermostat
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberWG03F02118
ReplacesWR9M417
Common Symptoms
- Frost buildup
- Freezer not defrosting
- Refrigerator or freezer temperature problems
- Leaking water related to defrost-system malfunction
Check Before Replacing
- Inspect the thermostat for damaged wiring, terminals, or physical damage.
- Verify the appliance model number before ordering because similar-looking thermostats may differ in size or shape.
- Test the thermostat only with the appliance disconnected from power and according to the appliance service documentation.
Pro Tip
Confirm the appliance model before ordering; GE cautions that visually similar parts can have small size or shape differences.
Part Details
Part NumberWG03F02118
Part TypeRefrigerator defrost thermostat
ManufacturerGE / General Electric
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionMonitors defrost temperature and limits the defrost circuit to protect the refrigerator from overheating.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect electrical power before servicing the refrigerator.
- Install only after confirming that WG03F02118 is specified for the appliance model.
- Follow the appliance manufacturer's service procedure for thermostat testing and installation.
Verified Compatible Models
DTS18ICSVRWW, GTS18DCMARCC, GTS18SBSARSS, GTS18YBRJRWW, STS18ICMDRWW, TBG19PABPRWW, TBX18NICDRWW, TCX18PAABLBS, TFG22ZATCWH, TFG25PEBEWH, TFK30PFZCWW, TFT25JWYDWW, TFX20JRXDWH, TFX20PLR, TFX25JRYDWW, GBR20DSEARBS, GTR12BAXARWW, GTR12BAXBB, GTS16GBSERWW, TBX22PAYMRBB, TPG21BRXAWW, LW18JYARW-1
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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