Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost bi-metal thermostat WPW10165425, Replaces W10165425, 12639324SP

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Freezer does not defrost properly
• Visible frost buildup on the evaporator or freezer back panel
• Refrigerator section becomes too warm when airflow is restricted by frost
• Refrigerator may run excessively while cooling performance declines

Check Before Replacing

• Disconnect electrical power before accessing the component or its wiring.
• Inspect for heavy frost covering the evaporator; frost buildup can restrict airflow but does not by itself prove the thermostat is defective.
• With the thermostat isolated from the circuit and cold enough for defrost operation, check continuity with a multimeter; the thermostat should close when cold. An open reading when properly cold indicates a possible fault, but other defrost-system components should also be evaluated.
• Check the defrost heater and wiring separately rather than assuming the thermostat is the cause of a no-defrost condition.

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Part Details

Installation Notes

• Disconnect refrigerator power before service.
• Access is typically through the freezer evaporator area; the exact access sequence varies by refrigerator model.
• The thermostat must be positioned in its intended contact location on the evaporator assembly so it can sense evaporator temperature correctly.
• Reconnect the wiring securely and reinstall removed panels before restoring power.
• Use the model-specific service information for access details and any required wiring-connector procedure.

Verified Compatible Models

GB2SHDXPB12, GB2SHDXPS12, GB2SHDXPT12, GB9SHDXPQ12, GB9SHDXPS12, GX5FHDXTB11, GX5FHDXTS11, GX5FHTXTB11, GX5FHTXTL11, GX5SHDXTB11, GX5SHDXTL11, GX5SHDXTQ11, GX5SHTXTQ11, GX5SHTXTS11, GX5SHTXTT11, GB9FHDXWD01, WRB322DMBM00, WRF736SDAM11, WRF736SDAM12, WRF736SDAM13, WRF736SDAM14, GB2SHDXTQ03, EB2SHKXVD02, GB2FHDXWQ01, GB2SHDXTB03, EB9FVBLWS02, EB9FVBRWS02, GB2SHDXTS04, GB9FHDXWS04, GX2FHDXVA02, GX2FHDXVQ02, GX2FHDXVT02, EF36BNNFSSPD, EB2SHKXVD01, EB2SHKXVQ01, EB2SHKXVQ02, EB9FVBRWS01, EB9FVBXWB00, EB9FVHLVS00, EB9FVHLVS03, EB9FVHRVS01, EB9FVHRVS03, EB9FVHXVB02, EB9FVHXVQ02, EB9SHKXVQ01, GB2FHDXWS04, GB9FHDXWS03, GB9SHDXPB12, GX2SHBXVY04, GX5FHDXTL11, GX5FHDXTQ11, GX5SHDXTS11, GX5SHTXTB11, GX5SHTXTL11, EB9SHKXVQ02, GB2FHDXWB01, GB2FHDXWB02, GB2FHDXWD01, GB2FHDXWD02, GB2FHDXWQ02, GB2FHDXWS00, GB2FHDXWS03, GB2SHDXTD01, GB2SHTXTQ02, GB2SHTXTS03, GB2SHTXTS04, GB2SHTXTS05, GB9SHDXVB02, GB9SHDXVS01, GX2FHDXVB00, GX2FHDXVY00, GX2FHDXVY04, GX2SHBXVB00, GX2SHBXVQ02, GX2SHBXVY02, GX2SHDXVB00, GX5FHDXVB02, GX5FHDXVB03, GX5FHTXTQ11, GX5FHTXTS11, GX5FHTXTT11, GX5SHDXVB03, GB2SHDXTS02, GX2FHDXVB02, GX5FHDXTQ01, GX5FHTXTL01, GX5SHDXTS01, GX5SHDXVT00

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