{"product_id":"xpartco-5303918202-refrigerator-defrost-thermostat","title":"XPARTCO 5303918202 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.pom { font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; color: #1e293b; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .pom *, .pom *::before, .pom *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }\n  .pom h2 { font-size: 21px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }\n  .pom-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 22px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-card-blue { background: #eff6ff; border-color: #bfdbfe; }\n  .pom-card-green { background: #f0fdf4; border-color: #bbf7d0; }\n  .pom-qa { background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #1e40af; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 16px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n  .pom-qa-label { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 900; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1e40af; margin: 0 0 6px; }\n  .pom ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }\n  .pom ul li { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom ul li::before { content: \"\"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: #1e40af; }\n  .pom-list-green li::before { background: #15803d; }\n  .pom-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-specs-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pom-specs-table td { padding: 9px 4px; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:first-child { color: #1e293b; width: 45%; font-style: italic; }\n  .pom-specs-table td:last-child { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; }\n  .pom-warning { background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-warning strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }\n  .pom-faq-item { margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9; }\n  .pom-faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; margin-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }\n  .pom-faq-q { font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom-faq-a { font-size: 15px; color: #334155; margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }\n  .pom-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px; }\n  .pom-badge { background: #f0fdf4; border: 1px solid #bbf7d0; color: #15803d; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px; }\n  .pom p { margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px; }\n  .pom p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; } \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eXPARTCO 5303918202 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe XPARTCO 5303918202 is an aftermarket replacement defrost thermostat kit for Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse, Gibson, Kelvinator, Electrolux, and Tappan refrigerators. This is a bi-metal thermostat that clips directly onto the evaporator coil and monitors its temperature during the defrost cycle. It works alongside the defrost timer and defrost heater: once the timer calls for defrost, this thermostat confirms the coil is cold enough to safely apply heat, allows the heater to run, and then cuts power to the heater once the coil has warmed past its threshold — protecting the evaporator from overheating during that process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a clip-on style thermostat, internally designated L47-22F, and ships as a complete kit including the thermostat, wire connectors, and heat shrink tubing for the connections. The classic symptom of a failed defrost thermostat is distinctive: the freezer stays cold while the fresh food refrigerator section runs warm, since frost accumulating unchecked on the evaporator coil blocks airflow and starves the refrigerator side of cold air. Icy, frost-caked evaporator coils are another clear sign of the same underlying problem. It directly replaces 241619705, AP2150133, 833603, PS469510, and EAP469510.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-qa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-qa-label\"\u003eQuick Answer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eXPARTCO 5303918202 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e fixes Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse, Gibson, Kelvinator, Electrolux, and Tappan refrigerators where the freezer stays cold but the fresh food section runs warm, the evaporator coils are icy or frost-caked, or water is leaking inside the fresh food section. Clip-on style, internal designation L47-22F. Complete kit with wire connectors and heat shrink tubing. Replaces 241619705, AP2150133, 833603, PS469510, EAP469510. \u003cem\u003eThis is a clip-on thermostat — not the same mounting style as our tube-mount 242046001 listing, even though both share the L47-22F designation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Problems This Part Fixes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezer stays cold but the fresh food refrigerator section runs warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaporator coils covered in ice or heavy frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerator not cooling properly overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreezer section not defrosting on its normal cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater leaking inside the fresh food section from melting ice buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerator running constantly as ice-caked coils reduce cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFridge and freezer both running too warm, or freezer running too cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 900; color: #0f172a; margin: 0 0 8px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;\"\u003eCross Reference Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #475569; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003ePart numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis refrigerator defrost thermostat directly replaces the following OEM and cross-reference part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: monospace; font-size: 15px; color: #0f172a; font-weight: bold; line-height: 2.2;\"\u003e5303918202, 241619705, 833603, AH469510, AP2150133, AFR16814, PD00000180, EA469510, PS469510\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 4px; font-size: 15px; color: #475569;\"\u003eIf your part number is not listed above, contact our support team before ordering and we will verify compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-blue\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis defrost thermostat is compatible with select \u003cstrong\u003eFrigidaire refrigerators and freezers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and also fits select Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse, Gibson, Kelvinator, Electrolux, and Tappan refrigerators and freezers built on the same platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: #92400e; background: #fffbeb; border-left: 4px solid #f59e0b; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote — clip-on style, not tube-mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e This thermostat clips directly onto the evaporator coil. It is a different mounting style from our \u003cstrong\u003e242046001\u003c\/strong\u003e listing, a tube-mount defrost thermostat — even though both share the same internal \u003cstrong\u003eL47-22F\u003c\/strong\u003e temperature designation, they attach to the coil differently and are not interchangeable. This part is also distinct from the related \u003cstrong\u003e5303918214\u003c\/strong\u003e thermostat (replaces 892545, AP2150145, PS469522), used on other Frigidaire models. Always verify your full model number before ordering. Contact our support team with your model number if you're unsure which thermostat fits your refrigerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement clip-on style defrost thermostat kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes thermostat, wire connectors, and heat shrink tubing for a complete connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal designation L47-22F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolves \"freezer cold, fridge warm,\" \"icy evaporator coils,\" and \"water leaking inside the fresh food section\" symptoms caused by thermostat failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks alongside the defrost timer and defrost heater to protect the evaporator from overheating during defrost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect drop-in replacement — clips onto the same evaporator coil location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces 241619705, AP2150133, 833603, PS469510, and EAP469510\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse, Gibson, Kelvinator, Electrolux, and Tappan refrigerators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAftermarket replacement built to OEM-equivalent quality standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pom-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5303918202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM Part Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5303918202\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefrigerator Defrost Thermostat Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket Replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClip-on (evaporator coil)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL47-22F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermostat, wire connectors, heat shrink tubing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonitors evaporator coil temperature and protects it from overheating during defrost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRepair Difficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — crimping and heat-shrink work required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 defrost thermostat kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse, Gibson, Kelvinator, Electrolux, Tappan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-warning\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Unplug Refrigerator Before Starting\u003c\/strong\u003e Disconnect power at the outlet before beginning, and move perishable food to a cooler for the duration of the repair. Wear work gloves. Locate the access panel cover at the back of the refrigerator, typically held in place with several screws, and remove it to reach the evaporator coil area. Locate the old defrost thermostat clipped onto the coil — it will be connected to two wires, so label each one before disconnecting to avoid confusion during reassembly. Carefully disconnect the old thermostat, taking care not to damage the wires or let them contact each other. Unclip the old thermostat from the evaporator coil. Clip the new 5303918202 thermostat onto the same location on the coil, making sure it makes firm, direct contact with the coil surface. Connect the two wires to the new thermostat using the included wire connectors, then use a heat gun to shrink the included heat shrink tubing over each connection for a secure, insulated splice. Reinstall the access panel cover and secure it with the screws you removed earlier. Restore power and monitor the refrigerator over the next 24 hours to confirm both compartments are cooling evenly and the defrost cycle is running normally. Tools needed: 1\/4\" nut driver, wire strippers and crimpers, heat gun, work gloves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eMy freezer is cold but the fridge is warm. Is this the defrost thermostat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, this is the single most common and telling symptom of a failed defrost thermostat. When this thermostat fails, the defrost heater can't run correctly to clear frost from the evaporator coil, and heavy ice buildup on the coil blocks the airflow that's supposed to carry cold air to the fresh food compartment. The freezer, sitting right next to the coil, often stays reasonably cold on its own, while the fresh food side — which depends entirely on that circulated air — runs warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this the same thermostat as your 242046001 listing? They both say L47-22F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eNo, and this is worth being careful about. Both thermostats share the same L47-22F internal temperature designation, meaning they open and close at the same threshold, but they use different mounting styles — this 5303918202 clips directly onto the evaporator coil, while the 242046001 is a tube-mount design that attaches differently. The mounting style has to match your refrigerator's original thermostat, so check how your old thermostat attaches to the coil before ordering either one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eDo I need special tools for this repair?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eYes, a few beyond the basics. This kit includes wire connectors and heat shrink tubing, so you'll need wire strippers and crimpers to make the splice and a heat gun to shrink the tubing over the finished connection for a secure, insulated joint. A 1\/4\" nut driver is also needed to remove the rear access panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-q\"\u003eIs this an OEM or aftermarket part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pom-faq-a\"\u003eThis is an aftermarket replacement part built to OEM-equivalent quality standards. It is not a genuine Frigidaire OEM part, but is manufactured to match the L47-22F temperature designation, clip-on mounting style, and kit contents of the original 5303918202 defrost thermostat used in compatible Frigidaire, Kenmore, Crosley, Westinghouse, Gibson, Kelvinator, Electrolux, and Tappan refrigerators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pom-card pom-card-green\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShop With Confidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA U.S.-based appliance parts retailer specializing in genuine OEM and high-quality replacement parts. We stock components for all major appliance brands and offer fast shipping from our U.S. warehouse. 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