Part
Temperature Sensor Thermistor
Product Rating
Customer
don from TX
Problem
Refrig. & freezer wouldn't freeze or cool.
Tools
Electrical pliers
Repair & Advice
Received part within 2 days. The repair was a total success.
Story submitted on July 17, 2015
Part
Temperature Sensor Thermistor
Product Rating
Customer
Ricky from WI
Problem
Temp for refrigerator not correct
Tools
Phillips screwdriver
Repair & Advice
Remove the evaporator fan assembly by removing the 3 Phillips screws. Unplug the fan motor and set this aside. Loosen the 2 screws that hold the evaporator in place. Lift the evaporator off the screws and pull it away from the wall carefully so you do no not damage the tubing it is attached to. On the back of the coil is a bracket that fits into the evaporator. This will pull out of the evaporator where the sensor is slid into. Remove the old sensor by carefully pulling it out of the bracket. You may have to cut a tie wrap that the bracket is held onto the evaporator. Install the new sensor and push the bracket back into the evaporator. You do not have to put another tie wrap on it if you are careful enough to reattach the evaporator without the bracket falling off. The wall of the refrigerator will hold it in place. At this point reinstall in reverse order.
Story submitted on December 29, 2018
Part
Temperature Sensor Thermistor
Product Rating
Customer
Justin from PA
Problem
Fridge keeps running and cooling, even after desired temp is reached. Fresh foods starting to freeze.
Tools
Screwdriver, wire cutters.
Repair & Advice
Very easy job, once you figure out where the temp sensors are and how many there are. Had to look at parts diagrams to figure out the location and I only saw one, but when I started disassembling the fridge I found there are 2 sensors so I'm glad I bought two. Once you get to them, its an easy snip and splice to install new sensors. I've learned the main sensor is usually near the central fan and defrost radiator (central in the back), and if you have a separate section of the fridge with separately controllable temp (e.g. meat or deli drawer) you'll have one there too. And, one in the freezer. I skipped the one in the freezer for this job. It's been a couple of weeks and all is well. Thanks, Parts Dr!
Story submitted on October 16, 2020