Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat W10225581

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 600 models · Reference price: $45.04

W10225581 is a Whirlpool replacement part (refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 600 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 W10225581 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• WPW10225581 — Refrigerator Bimetal Defrost Thermostat

Other parts for model KSCS23FVSS02

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

• Door Panel (stainless) W10149875
• Freezer Door Assembly (white) W10149670
• Refrigerator Cover (white) 2326256W
• Refrigerator Crisper Drawer Slide Rail, Left 2301570
• Refrigerator Dispenser Assembly 2326256NO
• Refrigerator Door Assembly (monochromatic Stainless) 2307199SAP
• Refrigerator Door Panel W10149593
• Refrigerator Drip Tray 2315109NA

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $45.04. 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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