WR50X10068 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat – Replacement for GE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore

Product Overview

This Defrost Thermostat is a replacement part designed for use in select GE refrigerator models. This component acts as a safety device in the refrigerator's defrost system, preventing the freezer from overheating during the defrost cycle. It works by monitoring the temperature of the evaporator coil and turning off the defrost heater when the coil gets warm enough, thus safeguarding the freezer from getting too hot. 

• Defrost thermostat for refrigerator or freezer
• L140-30F.

Replaces Part Numbers

This thermostat replaces WR50X10068, WR50X10015, WR50X10017, WR50X10018, WR50X10028, WR50X10051, WR50X10052, WR50X10053, WR50X10054, WR50X10074, WR50X10075, WR50X10079, L140-30F, AH1017716, EA1017716, AP3884317, PS1017716.

 It is designed to match OEM performance and fit in a wide range of GE and GE-built refrigerator models.

Compatible Brands

Compatible with refrigerators from GE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore models manufactured by GE. Suitable for top-freezer and side-by-side configurations that use a defrost thermostat with this part number.

Fixes the Following Issues

• Frost or ice buildup in freezer

• Refrigerator not defrosting

• Poor airflow and cooling performance

• Defrost cycle not activating

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• Cost-effective aftermarket alternative

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• Easy to install and reliable in performance