Kelvinator Temperature Control, Cold Control

Refrigerator not cooling or freezing? A faulty temperature control thermostat causes inadequate cooling. DIY repair in 5-10 minutes with basic tools.

This temperature control thermostat senses cabinet temperature and cycles the cooling system to match your set point. Replace it to restore consistent, adjustable cooling when the original control is worn or unresponsive.

• Senses cabinet temperature and opens/closes internal contacts to regulate cooling
• Cycles the compressor to maintain the selected coldness
• Common symptoms of failure: too warm or too cold, runs continuously or won't start
• Temperature knob has little/no effect or causes erratic temperature swings

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing
• Photograph/label wiring; transfer leads one at a time to matching terminals
• Reinstall and secure the sensor/control in its original location; avoid sharp bends or damage
• Set to mid-range and allow up to 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize after replacement

Fix a refrigerator that's freezing food or not cooling consistently. This temperature control thermostat regulates cooling cycles for stable temps.

This mechanical temperature control thermostat regulates your unit's cooling by cycling the compressor on and off to maintain the set temperature. Replace a failed cold control when temperatures drift, cycling is erratic, or the knob no longer responds.

• Monitors cabinet temperature via a sensing bulb and opens/closes electrical contacts to control cooling
• Helps restore consistent temperatures and normal run times
• Typical failure symptoms: too warm or too cold, runs constantly or won't start, no change when adjusting the control
• May cause intermittent cooling or short cycling as it wears

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the control housing; note/photograph wire locations and transfer them one at a time
• Route the sensing capillary exactly as original; do not kink or sharply bend the tube; secure the bulb in its original location
• Set the control to a mid setting and allow temperatures to stabilize before fine-tuning

Freezer won't cool or runs constantly? This temperature control thermostat regulates cooling cycles to maintain proper temperature. Moderate DIY repair.

Freezer not cooling properly or running too cold? This temperature control dial regulates interior temperature. Simple DIY fix in 15 minutes.

Freezer won't cool or runs constantly? This temperature control thermostat regulates cooling cycles to maintain set temperature. Moderate DIY repair.

Fix a chest freezer that won't cool properly or runs constantly with this temperature control thermostat. Controls cooling cycles in most models.