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This high quality Genuine OEM GE Appliances Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat (WR50X10068) is also called the High Limit Thermostat, L140-30F and protects the evaporator from overheating during the defrost cycle . The Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat is for the Refrigerator or Freezer defrost heater and is normally closed for continuity at room temperature. Please be aware that it is recommended to disconnect the appliance from all utilities prior to installation of the Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat.
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General Electric WR50X10068 Defrost Thermostat for GE Refrigerators is also used on Hotpoint and other refrigerator brands
Reba
2025-09-04 17:57:58
We recently had some trouble with our refrigerator and it’s actually a really long story, but the short of it is that we had to replace several parts because our coils were freezing up and there were 3 possible problems. This thermostat was one of the parts that could have been the problem and after we replaced it and also replaced the main control panel, our GE side-by-side model # GSH25JSTCSS is running smoothly again and has been keeping both freezer and fridge at the proper temperatures and defrosting properly too for over a week now. The old one might have been fine (since we think the main control board was actually the problem it's hard to say for sure), but definitely we know this one works now. It was not a problem at all for my husband to install - he’s not a refrigerator repairman, he just found some information online that showed him what to do and it was pretty easy and quick.
Rb4123
2025-08-25 20:45:49
Several months ago my converted kegerator was blowing a circuit breaker. After some troubleshooting I tracked the problem to a bad defrost thermostat. I removed the bad one and used the fridge without one for a while. Several months later, I finally got around to ordering a replacement defrost thermostat. After receiving the new one, I installed it without a problem and the beer fridge is back to top notch condition. I probably didn’t need to buy this, but didn’t feel like possibly dealing with frozen coolant lines in my fridge. This part was cheap and has worked well.
Mike Parsons
2025-08-22 18:39:39
Shipping was a day later than promised, but sensor installed easy, and seems to be working fine.
Craig G.
2025-08-01 15:27:32
Installed on a Kenmore 106.73183302 refrigerator.My freezer temperature was continually just below the freezing mark. I would have to take apart the freezer and manually defrost the cooling elements, about once a week. There was frost buildup on the back of the freezer. After doing some research, I read about this part. Install was simple, and the elements in the freezer have been clear of ice buildup. Freezer is making good temperature again. Product is a huge $$$ saver... Saw the same item going for around 30 bucks. Great quality at a fraction of other stores. Thanks!
Cv
2025-06-18 14:55:05
Bought this to fix my GE side by side refrigerator. The trick to making this fix a correct and a long lasting one is to Solder it in place then use adhesive shrink wrap to protect the soldered joints. DONT use crimp and electrical tape to do the job (like the tech who came out and “fixed†the fridge). Otherwise , after a few defrost cycles (the crimped wires will corrod), the reading that gets sent to the mainboard will be wrong and the fridge will stay too long in defrost mode and melt everything in the freezer side. Hopes this helps someone.
K2
2025-05-02 17:51:37
My freezer portion of my refrigerator/freezer kept freezing up in one solid piece of ice. I replaced the heater element (product number WR51X1005) and the thermostat (this product) for less than $50 total and the problem is solved. I was expecting aa service repair person to charge me nearly $1,000 had I used them instead. Try this first; it's easy, effective, and if your coils are freezing up; this is likely your problem. Tip: Remove the old one, use a continuity tester. If the heater is not continuous, then it needs to be replaced. Simple.
SJK
2025-04-09 15:17:48
This WR50X10068 [L140-30] defrost thermostat was an exact replacement for the old one in our GE refrigerators freezer section. Replacing it wasn’t too difficult once the rear panel was removed to access the coil. The two leads on the new thermostat are long enough to easily splice onto the existing wires of the old thermostat. This is a genuine OEM GE part and was reasonably priced here on Amazon.
Liberty
2025-04-08 19:50:02
You have to love Youtube for fixes. We have a GE Monogram fridge with a freezer on the bottom. Our freezer started to get really cold, -10 degrees instead of 0 degrees, and the fridge got really warm 47+ instead of 37. The replacement part for our specific model was $84!!!!! I suppose it was jacked up because it's a high end fridge....shame on GE for gouging. Instead we ordered this part for about $10...it looks almost the same with the similar manufacturer markings (probably made by the same contract manufacturer). Installation took about 10 minutes. It has been several weeks and it has worked flawlessly: 0 in the freezer, 37 in the fridge. We will never, ever buy any GE appliance again because the pricing on the recommend part was such a ripoff, and I don't really care for ultra liberal CEO Immelt moving manufacturing over to China. Maybe if Jack Welch came back we would reconsider!
Gabriel
2025-04-06 18:41:41
Era una refacción de mi refrigerador.se iba a colocar por un técnico y antes de colocar la checo y no servÃa.venÃa empacado correctamente y es una pieza original.pero no sirvió.
Altin zeko
2025-03-25 16:33:27
Easy to install , and it works great
edgar
2025-03-19 18:08:56
It did the job. My refrigerator is cycle defrosting the coils now. I dont have to buy a new fridge..
IScott
2025-01-28 17:17:39
Ordered, with fast shipping.Cut out temp was hotter than I expected, hot tap water (~70C) did not shut it off, but I placed it on top of the heating register and after a minute or two it cut out.Fridge doesn't freeze up anymore! Hooray.
Billy F.
2025-01-25 17:37:02
Running well does the job !
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