Whirlpool Refrigerator temperature sensor (thermistor) WP2188820, Replaces 2188820, 2213442

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Fridge too warm
• Fridge too cold

Check Before Replacing

• Verify the actual refrigerator-compartment temperature with an independent thermometer and compare it with the selected setting.
• With the refrigerator unplugged, inspect the thermistor connector and wiring for a loose connection or visible damage.
• If qualified to use a multimeter, test the thermistor only with power disconnected; its resistance should change as its temperature changes. Lack of continuity or no resistance change can indicate a failed sensor, but does not rule out wiring or control issues.

Pro Tip

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Installation Notes

• Unplug the refrigerator before installation.
• Safely store food that could deteriorate while power is off.
• Wear work gloves to protect hands.
• Use the model-specific parts diagram or service instructions to identify the correct sensor location before disassembly.

Verified Compatible Models

10641522500, 10641523500, 10641524500, 10641529500, 10644022600, 10644022601, 10644022602, 10644022603, 10644023600, 10644023601, 10644023602, 10644023603, 10644024600, 10644029600, 10644029601, 10644029602, 10644029603, 10644032600, 10644032601, 10644032602, 10644032603, 10644033600, 10644033601, 10644033602, 10644033603, 10644034600, 10644039600, 10644039601, 10644039602, 10644039603, GC3CHAXNB00, GC3CHAXNQ00, GC3CHAXNS00, GC3CHAXNT00, GC3PHEXNB00, GC3PHEXNB01, GC3PHEXNQ00, GC3PHEXNQ01, GC3PHEXNS00, GC3PHEXNS01, GC3PHEXNT00, GC3PHEXNT01, GC3SHEXNB00, GC3SHEXNB01, GC3SHEXNQ00, GC3SHEXNQ01, GC3SHEXNS00, GC3SHEXNS01, GC3SHEXNT00, GC3SHEXNT01, GC3SHAXVS01, GC3SHAXVT01, GC5SHAXVB01, GC5SHAXVQ01, KSSS48FMXO3, EC3JHAXRS00, GC3SHAXVA01, GC3SHAXVB01, GC3SHAXVY01, GC5THEXNB02, GC5SHEXNS04, EC3JHAXRL11, EC3JHAXRS11, 6EC3FHKXWA00, 6EC3FHKXWQ00, GC3NHAXSB00, GC3NHAXSY00, GC3NHAXVB01, GC3SHEXNB04, GC5NHAXSB00, GC5NHAXSB01, GC5NHAXSQ00, GC5NHAXST00, GC5NHAXST01, GC5NHAXSY00, GC5NHAXSY01, GC5THEXNQ02, EC3JHAXRL00, GC3NHAXVQ01, GC3NHAXVY00, GC3SHAXVQ01, GC3SHAXVT00, GC3SHAXVY00, GC3SHEXNB14, GC3SHEXNB15, GC3SHEXNB16, GC3SHEXNQ14, GC3SHEXNQ15, GC3SHEXNS14, GC3SHEXNS15, GC3SHEXNT14, GC3SHEXNT15, GC5NHAXSQ02, GC5NHAXSQ03, GC5NHAXVB00, GC5NHAXVS00, GC5NHAXVY00, GC5SHAXVA01, GC5SHAXVB00, GC5SHAXVS00, GC5SHAXVS01, GC5SHAXVT01, GC5SHAXVY01, GC5SHEXNB04, GC5SHEXNQ04, GC5SHEXNT04, GC5SHEXNT05

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.