Appliance Parts [Lifetime Warranty] 297216600 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerators/Freezers - Replaces 1483781 216731000 216872200 218673001 218673008
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297216600 refrigerator defrost thermostat with red and white wires and insulated terminal connectors.
Comparison chart showing BlueStars refrigerator defrost thermostat quality versus generic alternatives.
Refrigerator defrost thermostat replacement part showing 6.5-inch wire length and compatibility information.
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297216600 refrigerator defrost thermostat replacement with red and white wires and metal connectors.
297216600 refrigerator defrost thermostat showing mounting clip and wire lead terminal details for Frigidaire and Kenmore.
BlueStars promotional graphic for refrigerator defrost thermostat DIY repair featuring a happy family.
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[Lifetime Warranty] 297216600 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Frigidaire & Kenmore Refrigerators/Freezers - Replaces 1483781 216731000 216872200 218673001 218673008

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297216600 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

Key Features

  • Bi-metal defrost thermostat for refrigerators and freezers
  • Monitors the temperature of the evaporator
  • Prevents the evaporator from overheating during the defrost cycle
  • Clips directly onto the evaporator tubing for installation

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

  • AP4374171
  • PS2350702
  • AH2350702
  • EA2350702
  • 1483781
  • 216731000
  • 216872200
  • 218673001
  • 218673008
  • 5304404743

Compatibility & Fitment

  • Fits specific refrigerator and freezer models from major brands
  • Commonly used in Frigidaire, Electrolux, and Kenmore appliances

When to Replace

  • Refrigerator section is not cooling properly or is too warm
  • Excessive frost buildup on the freezer's evaporator coils
  • Freezer section is too cold
  • Appliance is leaking water

Installation Tips

  • Always disconnect the appliance from its power source before service
  • Locate the thermostat on the evaporator coil, typically behind the rear freezer panel
  • Ensure the new thermostat is securely clipped to the evaporator tube in the original orientation
Brand Model Number
Replaces 1483781, 216731000, 216872200, 218673001, 218673008, 218969901, 218969902, 5304404743, 5404404743, 7216872200, AH2350702, AP4374171, EA2350702, PS2350702
Crosley CFUF14LW0, CFUF14LW1, CFUF21CDMB0, CFUFH17LW0, CFUFH17LW1, CFUFH20LW0
Electrolux E32AF75FPS0, E32AF75FPS1, E32AF75FPS2, E32AF75FPS3, E32AF75FPS4, E32AF75FPS5, E32AF75FPS6, E32AF75GTT0, E32AF75JPS0, E32AF75JPS1, E32AF75JPS2, E32AF85PQSA, E32AF85PQSB, E32AF85PQSC, EI32AF65JS0, EI32AF65JS1, EI32AF65JS2, EI32AF65JS3, EI32AF80QSA
Frigidaire AFFC1466DW0, AFFC1466DW1, AFFC1466DW2, AFFC1466DW3, AFFC1466DW4, AFFU1466DW0, AFFU1466DW1, AFFU1466DW2, AFFU1466DW3, AFFU1466DW4, AFFU1766DW0, AFFU1766DW1, AFFU1766DW2, AFFU1766DW3, AFFU1766DW4, AFFU1766DW5, AFFU2066DW0, AFFU2066DW1, AFFU2066DW2, AFFU2066DW3, AFFU2066DW4, AFFU2066DW5, AFFU2066DW6
Frigidaire FCFS181LQBA, FCFS201LFB4, FFH17F7HWC, FFH17F7HWD, FFH17F7HWE, FFH17F7HWF, FFH17F7HWG, FFFU20F3KB0, FFFU20F3KW0, FGFU19F6QFA, FKFH21F7HW, FKFH21F7HWB, FKFH21F7HWC, FPFU19F8QFA, FPUH17D7KF
Frigidaire FFU12F2HW, FFU12F2HW3, FFU12F2HW4, FFU12F2HW5, FFU12F2HW6, FFU12F2HW7, FFU12F2HW8, FFU12F2KB0
Frigidaire FFU14F5HW, FFU14F5HWC, FFU14F5HWD, FFU14F5HWE, FFU14F5HWF, FFU14F5HWG, FFU14F5HWH, FFU14F5HWJ, FFU14F5HWK, FFU14F5HWL, FFU14F5HWM, FFU14F5HWN, FFU14F7HB, FFU14F7HBC, FFU14F7HBD, FFU14F7HBE, FFU14F7HBF, FFU14F7HBG, FFU14F7HWC, FFU14F7HWD, FFU14F7HWE, FFU14F7HWF, FFU14F7HWG, FFU14F7HWH, FFU14F7HWJ, FFU14F7HWK
Frigidaire FFU17F5HWE, FFU17F5HWF, FFU17F5HWG, FFU17F5HWH, FFU17F5HWJ, FFU17F5HWK, FFU17F5HWL, FFU17F5HWM, FFU17F5HWN, FFU17F5HWP, FFU21F5HWC, FFU21F5HWD, FFU21F5HWF, FFU21F5HWG, FFU21F5HWJ, FFU21F5HWK, FFU21F5HWL
Frigidaire GLFH21F8HB, LFFU1465DW1, LFFU1465DW4, LFFU1465DW6, LFFU1765DW0, LFFU1766GW1, LFFU1766GW2, LFFU14F5HWD, LFFU14F5HWE, LFFU14F5HWF, LFFU14F5HWG, LFFU14F5HWH, LFFU14F5HWJ, LFFU14F5HWK, LFFU14F5HWL, LFFU14F5HWM, LFFU17F5HWH
Frigidaire LFFH1467DW0, LFFH2067DW2, LFFH17F7HWB, LFFH17F7HWC, LFFH17F7HWD, LFFH17F7HWE, LFFH21F7HWC, LFFH21F7HWD, LFFH21F7HWE, LFFH21F7HWF, LFFH21F7HWG, LFFH21F7HWH, LFFH21F7HWJ
Gibson GCBM18FQWA, GFU1464FWA, GFU14F3AW0, GFU14F3AW1, GFU14F3AW2, GFU14F3AW3, GFU14F3AW4, GFU14F3AW5, GFU14F3AW6, GFU14F3AW7, GFU14F3AW8, GFU14F3HW1, GFU14F3HW2, GFU14F3HW3, GFU14F3HW4, GFU1764FWA, GFU17F5AW0, GFU17F5AW1, GFU17F5AW2, GFU17F5AW3, GFU17F5AW4, GFU17F5AW5, GFU17F5AW6, GFU17F5AW7, GFU17F7GW1, GFU17F7GW2, GFU17F7GW3, GFU17F7GW4, GFU17F7GW5, GFU2065FWA, GFU2065FWB, GFU20F5AW0, GFU20F5AW1, GFU20F5AW2, GFU20F5AW3, GFU20F5AW4, GFU20F5AW6, GFU20F5AW7, GFU20F7GW1, GFU20F7GW2, GFU20F7GW3, GFU20F7GW4
Gibson GRS20HRHD2, GRS20HRHD3, GRS20HRHD4, GRS20HRHW2, GRS20HRHW3, GRS20HRHW4, GRS20ZRHD4, GRS20ZRHD5, GRS20ZRHD6, GRS20ZRHD7, GRS20ZRHD8, GRS20ZRHW4, GRS20ZRHW5, GRS20ZRHW6, GRS20ZRHW7, GRS20ZRHW8, GRS26ZRHD3, GRS26ZRHD4, GRS26ZRHD5, GRS26ZRHD6, GRS26ZRHW3, GRU17B2JW7
Kelvinator KCBM180FQYA, KFS220RGW0, KFS220RGW1, KFS220RHY0, KFS220RHY1, KFS220RHY2, KFS221LGW0, KFS221LHY0, KFS221LHY1
Kenmore 253.14772100, 253.14772101, 253.14772102, 253.14772103, 253.16562100, 253.16562101, 253.16572100, 253.16572101, 253.21021100, 253.21021101, 253.21021102, 253.21021103, 253.21021104, 253.21021105, 253.21041100, 253.21041101, 253.21041102, 253.21041103, 253.21041104, 253.21041105, 253.21041107, 253.21041108
Kenmore 253.21082100, 253.21082101, 253.21082102, 253.21082103, 253.21082104, 253.21082106, 253.21082107, 253.21101100, 253.21411100, 253.21411101, 253.21411102, 253.21411103, 253.21411104, 253.21421100, 253.21421101, 253.21421102, 253.21421103, 253.21421104, 253.21421105, 253.21721100, 253.21721101, 253.21721102, 253.21721103, 253.21741100, 253.21741101, 253.21741102, 253.21741103, 253.21741104, 253.21741105, 253.21741106
Kenmore 253.22411100, 253.22411101, 253.22411102, 253.23024100, 253.23024101, 253.23024102, 253.23024103, 253.23024104, 253.23082100, 253.23082101, 253.23082102, 253.23425100, 253.60721005, 253.60721009, 253.6072100A, 253.9284014
Tappan TRS20WRHD4, TRS20WRHD5, TRS20WRHW4, TRS20WRHW5, TRT16NRHD0, TRT16NRHD1, TRT16NRHD2, TRT16NRHD4, TRT16NRHW1, TRT16NRHW2, TRT16NRHW4
Universal/Multiflex (Frigidaire) CFU14F1AW1, CFU17F3AW0, CFU17F3AW2, CFU17F3AW3, CFU17F3AW5, CFU17F3AW6, CFU17F3AW8, CFU17F3AW9, CFU17F3HW3, MFU14F3GW1, MFU14F3GW2, MFU17F3GW3, MFU17F3GW7, MFU20F3GW8, MFU20F3GW10
White-Westinghouse GRU17B2JW0, WFU1150EW0, WFU1150EW1, WFU11FC2CW0, WFU11FC2CW2, WFU11FC2CW5, WFU14FC2CW0, WFU14FC2CW1, WFU14FC2CW5, WFU14FC2CW6, WFU14FK3BW0, WFU14FK3BW1, WFU14FK3BW4, WFU14FK3BW5, WFU17FC4CW0, WFU17FC4CW1, WFU17FC4CW4, WFU17FC4CW6, WRS20WRHD5, WRS20WRHW5
Type
Bi-Metal Defrost Thermostat (Clip-On)
Material
Plastic
Temperature Rating
L47-25 | Opens @ 47°F / Closes @ 25°F
White Lead Length
4 inches
Red Lead Length
6 inches

FAQ

This thermostat is compatible with a wide range of refrigerators and freezers manufactured by Frigidaire, Kenmore, Gibson, Uni, Westinghouse, Electrolux, Tappan, Kelvinator, and Crosley.
This part replaces OEM numbers 297216600, 1483781, 216731000, 216872200, 218673001, 218673008, 218969901, 218969902, 5304404743, 5404404743, 7216872200, AP4374171, and PS2350702.
The most common symptom is excessive frost or ice buildup on the evaporator coils inside the freezer section. If your refrigerator is failing to cool properly, or if you notice the freezer is warming up while the refrigerator section remains cold, the defrost thermostat may be stuck in the open position, preventing the defrost heater from activating.
The defrost thermostat is a safety device that monitors the temperature of the evaporator coils. It is designed to close when the coils are cold enough to require defrosting and open once the frost has melted, preventing the heater from overheating the freezer compartment.
Replacing the defrost thermostat is a standard repair that typically takes 30 to 60 minutes. You will generally need a screwdriver to remove the back panel inside the freezer to access the evaporator coils. Ensure the refrigerator is unplugged before beginning the repair, and be careful when handling the coils, as they can be sharp.