Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat 242046001

Brand: Electrolux · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 731 models · Reference price: $58.14

242046001 is a Electrolux replacement part (refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 731 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 242046001 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 240597203 — Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
• 240597220 — Temperature Sensor

Replacement video

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $58.14. 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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