Whirlpool Cold Control Thermostat - WP2198202

Whirlpool Cold Control Thermostat - WP2198202

Restore refrigerator temperature control with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Cold Control Thermostat - WP2198202. The cold control thermostat senses cabinet temperature and cycles cooling on supported refrigerator models.

WP2198202 is a genuine Whirlpool-manufactured refrigerator cold control thermostat used when the original part is worn, damaged, missing, leaking, noisy, or no longer performing correctly. The key to a correct order is matching the exact appliance model number and the original part design, not just the visible part name.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Estate, and Whirlpool-built refrigerator platforms.

This part commonly replaces previous part numbers including 2198202, 99989726, 2198201, 2169113, 2169112, 2161284, 2161283, 1129437, 1115245, 1115244, 1115243, 1115242, 1110552, AP6006166, WP2198202VP.

Fitment / What To Verify: Verify the full refrigerator model number, control location, capillary tube routing, knob shaft style, terminal arrangement, and sensor placement. Wires may attach to either terminal when the replacement design differs, but always follow model-specific instructions.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Fresh-food section too warm or too cold, refrigerator runs constantly, unit will not start, erratic cycling, or freezer and refrigerator temperatures fluctuate.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Damaged capillary tube, burned terminals, loose shaft, broken control housing, or temperature changes not responding to knob movement.

Pro Tip: Use a refrigerator thermometer to confirm actual temperature before replacing the thermostat. Airflow or defrost problems can mimic a bad cold control.

Technical Specifications

Legacy part number(s)/code(s): 1110552, 1115242, 1115243, 1115244, 1115245, 1129437, 2161283, 2161284, 2169112, 2169113, 2198201, 2198202, 99989726

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