Defrost Thermostat 218673008

Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 295 models · Reference price: $11.56

218673008 is a Kenmore replacement part (defrost thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 295 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.

Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 218673008 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 297216600 — Refrigeration Appliance Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat

Other parts for model 25339609990

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

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• Refrigerator Owner's Manual 218957400
• Handle Pockt 5303917901

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $11.56. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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