GE · Refrigerator part
Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat WR50X10068
Reference price$24.47–$27.34
Catalog price as of 2026-05; not a live Amazon price.
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- Part number
- WR50X10068
- Brand
- GE
- Made for
- Refrigerator
- Fits
- 122 models
- Also sold as
- GE Americana, GE Profile, Hotpoint, RCA
- Fitment checked against 122 models
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Does it fit your appliance?
Find it on the data plate inside the door or lid. It is not the serial number.
About this part
WR50X10068 is a GE replacement part (refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 122 models that use it.
This defrost bi-metal thermostat (part number WR50X10068) is for refrigerators. Defrost bi-metal thermostat WR50X10068 protects the evaporator from overheating during the defrost cycle. Safely store any food that could deteriorate while the power is off. Unplug the refrigerator before installing this part. Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
Symptoms this part fixes
- Overheating
- Temperature too cold
- Temperature too hot
- Won't heat
How to confirm it has failed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSE29NHTACBB | GE | Refrigerator | 313 |
| PSC23NGSBCC | GE | Refrigerator | 281 |
| GSH22JFTDBB | GE | Refrigerator | 276 |
| PSG22MIPDFWW | GE | Refrigerator | 274 |
| PSC23SHRDSS | GE | Refrigerator | 270 |
| GSS25WGPJBB | GE | Refrigerator | 256 |
| PSS27NGNAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 248 |
| ESF25KGTBBB | GE | Refrigerator | 239 |
| GSS25YGNACC | GE | Refrigerator | 239 |
| PFSF2MJYAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 236 |
| ZFSB26DNDSS | GE | Refrigerator | 234 |
| GSS25IFRFBB | GE | Refrigerator | 232 |
| HSS25GDPCWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 222 |
| GSS25XSRCSS | GE | Refrigerator | 216 |
| GCG23YHSAFSS | GE | Refrigerator | 215 |
| ESS25KSTASS | GE | Refrigerator | 204 |
| PSR26LSRESS | GE | Refrigerator | 204 |
| BSS25JFRFWW | GE | Refrigerator | 170 |
| GSG20IBPCFBB | GE | Refrigerator | 169 |
| GSG20IEPAFWW | GE | Refrigerator | 152 |
Show all 60 models
| Model | Brand | Appliance | Parts on file |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSH25JSTASS | GE | Refrigerator | 101 |
| GSH25JSRFSS | GE | Refrigerator | 97 |
| GSL25JFPABS | GE | Refrigerator | 92 |
| HSM25GFRFSA | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 92 |
| HSM25GFTASA | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 89 |
| HSM25GFRESA | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 88 |
| HSS25GFPAWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 84 |
| PSI23NCNAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 60 |
| PCG23NJMHFWW | GE | Refrigerator | 59 |
| PSC23NGNACC | GE | Refrigerator | 59 |
| HSS25GFPDWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 50 |
| GSS25LGTCBB | GE | Refrigerator | 49 |
| HSS25GFTAWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 43 |
| HSH25IFTAWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 41 |
| HSS25GFPHWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 41 |
| HSS25GFTBBB | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 40 |
| HSS25GFTBCC | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 39 |
| HSS25GFTABB | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 37 |
| YE1203 | Speed Queen | — | 32 |
| GCG23YBSAFBB | GE | Refrigerator | 31 |
| GSH25JFTBCC | GE | Refrigerator | 31 |
| GAJG36FDTG00 | Gladiator | — | 28 |
| 2582337870 | Kenmore | — | 16 |
| 85054400 | Kenmore | — | 16 |
| HSH25IFTACC | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 16 |
| A4425GDTABB | GE | Refrigerator | 13 |
| BSS25JSTASS | GE | Refrigerator | 13 |
| GSL22JFXMLB | GE | Refrigerator | 13 |
| HSS25GFPMWW | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 13 |
| RP8550 | RCA | — | 13 |
| SSH25KFTAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 13 |
| A4425GDTAWW | — | Refrigerator | 12 |
| BSS25JFTAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| ESH25JFWABB | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| ESH25JFWAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| GSH25JSTBSS | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| GSL25IFRJBS | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| GSS20IETNBB | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| GSS25JETAWW | GE | Refrigerator | 12 |
| HSM25GFRJSA | Hotpoint | Refrigerator | 12 |
Installation
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Before you order
Frequently asked questions
Which models does WR50X10068 fit?
Our fitment data lists 122 models that use WR50X10068, including PSE29NHTACBB, PSC23NGSBCC, GSH22JFTDBB. Enter your model number in the fit checker on this page to confirm.
What symptoms point to a failed refrigerator defrost bi-metal thermostat?
The source catalog links this part to these symptoms: overheating, temperature too cold, temperature too hot, won't heat.
How much does WR50X10068 cost?
Catalog prices on file range $24.47–$27.34 (as of 2026-05). The current Amazon price can differ, so check it before you order.