11742794-1-M-Whirlpool-WP52085-28-Defrost Thermostat - With Wire and Clip
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Defrost Thermostat - With Wire and Clip WP52085-28

Works With Model 18090-OA!
$79.32
In Stock
Fix Number:
FIX11742794
Manufacturer #:
WP52085-28
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
Works With Model 18090-OA!

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Product Description

This is an authentic OEM replacement part. This defrost thermostat is designed for used with refrigerators. When evaporator coils start building up frost the defrost heater kicks in to warm them up and melt the frost. Once the frost is melted and the coils reach a certain temperature the defrost thermostat signals to the heater it?s time to shut off. This defrost thermometer cuts out at 80 degrees Fahrenheit and it will kick back when the temperature reaches 15 degrees Fahrenheit. This defrost thermostat includes the wire and clip. Make sure your Refrigerator is unplugged before beginning this repair.

  • Works with the following brands:
    Admiral, Magic Chef, Maytag, Crosley
  • Works with the following products:
    Refrigerator
  • Fixes the following symptoms:
    Fridge too warm
  • Part# WP52085-28 replaces these:
    AP6009626, 52085-22, 52085-24, 52085-25, 52085-28, 52085-33 , GL8528 Show less
Works with the following brands:
Admiral, Magic Chef, Maytag, Crosley
Works with the following products
Refrigerator
Fixes the following symptoms
Fridge too warm
Part Number Cross Reference
Part# WP52085-28 replaces these:
AP6009626, 52085-22, 52085-24, 52085-25, 52085-28, 52085-33, GL8528

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Wilbur
May 13, 2023
how do i lift the coils to be able to replace the defrost thermostat?
For model number bnt23l8ka
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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11742794
Manufacturer Part Number: WP52085-28
Brand Model Number Description
Admiral 14050A Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 14050B Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 14050C Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 14070A-0 Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 14070B-0 Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 14090A Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 14090B Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Maytag 17694 Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774-OA Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774-OB Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774-OC Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774-OD Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774-OE Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774A Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17774B Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 17794A Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
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Admiral 18060-0A Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
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Admiral 18080A Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 18080B Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
Admiral 18090-0F Refrigerator - REFRIGERATOR
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Defrost Thermostat - With Wire and Clip
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