Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat WP2182381
Brand: Kenmore · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 12 models · Reference price: $52.55
WP2182381 is a Kenmore replacement part (refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 12 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
| Model | Brand | Appliance | Parts on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4YET21DKDW01 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 109 |
| 4ET18ZKXDW02 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 97 |
| 3XKVN600F04 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 42 |
| 3ET22DKXFW00 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 34 |
| 4YET21DKDN02 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 31 |
| 2VET23DKJW00 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 28 |
| 3ET21NKXGW00 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 28 |
| 4ET20ZKXDW01 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 24 |
| 3VET23DKFN01 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 22 |
| 3ET21DKXDN01 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 21 |
| 3ET22DKXFW02 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 19 |
| 4VET22NKGW00 | Whirlpool | Refrigerator | 19 |
Part numbers it replaces
The manufacturer lists WP2182381 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.
Other parts for model 4YET21DKDW01
If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.
Reference price and where to compare
The reference price on file for this part is $52.55. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.
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