Replacement of the thermostat in the refrigerator

In this article we will talk about the replacement of the thermostat in the refrigerator, the signs of its malfunction. You will learn how to deal with the breakdown yourself, and also repair without the help of a master.

Signs of breakage and the principle of the thermostat

Despite the quality of the assembly, any refrigerator can break. If you pay attention to the signs of a problem in time, you can avoid serious repairs.

The temperature regulator is an important component for the normal operation of the equipment. In refrigerators with electromechanical control, the controller has a thermal sensor that measures the temperature in the chamber. In this way, the thermostat sends a command to the compressor motor to start or end the operation.

In the latest models of refrigerators equipped with a control module, there is a thermostat. The latter sends the main module information about the temperature in the chamber, after which the module instructs the compressor to turn on for cooling.

How to understand that the thermostat is defective? Look closely - it does not work as it should, if you notice that:

• Snow formed on the walls of the camera;
• The compressor operates without stopping;
• the motor does not turn on at all;
• In the chamber there is no cold, although the regulator is at the maximum mark.

All signs indicate a problem with the temperature controller. To repair the equipment you can call the master, but then the price of repair will increase at times. You can try to deal with the replacement of the part yourself, following our instructions.

Find out how much is a new item, you can in the online store. Be sure to choose a thermostat for a particular refrigerator model: for example, for "Stinol" 265, 101 or K59 they are different.

How to find the temperature controller

In the early models of refrigeration equipment "Indesit "Atlant "Stinol" the thermostat was installed inside the chamber, on the side wall. In the two-compartment refrigerators "Nord "Ariston "Biryusa 18" and other brands the location of the regulator is outside, above the upper door. In any case, this part is connected with the adjustment knob.

It is enough to remove the protective housing and replace the defective element.

Repair by own hands

To replace the part, follow the instructions. It is relevant for all refrigerators with a similar location of the thermostat:

1. Open the door of the upper compartment of the refrigerator.
2. Unscrew the screws that are located under the top cover.
3. Using a flat screwdriver, unclasp the latches that attach the cover to the top.
4. Lift the cover up and remove.
5. Behind it is a thermostat with a nut. To loosen it, unscrew the two screws from one side and the other.
6. Remove the thermostat nut.
7. Remove the cover from the refrigerator body.
8. On the inside there is a hook that fastens the wire. Press the hook.
9. Now pull out the thermostat with the wires.
10. Disconnect the wires from the part.
11. Remove the tube of the freon bulb that goes into the body.
12. Take a new part and connect the wires to it.
13. Install in the reverse order.

If in your refrigerator the thermostat is inside the camera, then the replacement is even easier. It is enough to unscrew the protective housing, disconnect the wires of the regulator and install the workpiece.

It is quite possible to perform an independent replacement of the temperature regulator. The main thing is to choose the right detail, and also to follow the sequence of actions. To facilitate the assembly of equipment, remove all actions on the camera. So you will not mistake anything and will soon use the refrigerator again.