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2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat for Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerators

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2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat for Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerators2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Key Features Precision Temperature Sensing: Equipped with a 38 inch copper capillary tube (sensor lead) that monitors internal air temperature with high sensitivity to ensure the compressor cycles at exact set points. Heavy Duty Mechanical Switch: Features a robust internal contact mechanism designed to handle the inductive load of refrigerator compressors, preventing contact pitting and extending the

2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat

Key Features

  • Precision Temperature Sensing: Equipped with a 38-inch copper capillary tube (sensor lead) that monitors internal air temperature with high sensitivity to ensure the compressor cycles at exact set points.
  • Heavy-Duty Mechanical Switch: Features a robust internal contact mechanism designed to handle the inductive load of refrigerator compressors, preventing contact pitting and extending the service life of the control.
  • Wide Operating Range: Calibrated to manage temperatures typically ranging from 0°F to 50°F, allowing for precise adjustments from deep cooling to standard fresh-food storage levels.
  • Dual-Voltage Capability: Rated for use in both 125V and 250V AC systems at 50/60Hz, making it a versatile replacement for a vast array of domestic and international Whirlpool-built models.

Replaces / Cross-Reference Part Numbers

  • WP2198202
  • AP6006166
  • PS11739232
  • 2161284
  • 2198201
  • 2161283
  • 1110552
  • WP2198202VP
  • ER2198202
  • 99989726

Compatibility & Fitment

This thermostat is a high-volume component used across nearly all brands manufactured by Whirlpool Corporation. Key compatible brands include:

  • Whirlpool & Kenmore: Fits thousands of side-by-side models (e.g., 106-prefix, ED5, GD5, and GS6 series).
  • KitchenAid & Maytag: Compatible with premium built-in and freestanding units produced after the brand integrations.
  • Amana, Roper, & Estate: Direct replacement for most mechanical control models in these value-tier brands.
  • Additional Brands: Fits Crosley, Inglis, Admiral, Jenn-Air, and Magic Chef refrigerators.
  • Note: This control is typically located inside the control console at the top of the refrigerator compartment, behind the temperature adjustment knob.

When to Replace

  • Fridge Too Cold / Freezing Food: The thermostat contacts are "stuck closed," causing the compressor to run constantly and drop temperatures below freezing in the fresh food section.
  • Refrigerator Won't Start: The internal switch has failed in the "open" position; the lights and fans may work, but the compressor never receives the signal to turn on.
  • Fridge Too Warm: The thermostat is failing to cycle the compressor on soon enough, allowing internal temperatures to rise into the "danger zone" for food safety.
  • Erratic Cycling: The refrigerator turns on and off too frequently (short-cycling) or stays off for extended periods regardless of the knob setting.
  • Compressor Fan Not Working: On many models, this thermostat controls the evaporator fan as well; if neither the compressor nor the fan is engaging, this part is the primary suspect.

Installation Tips

  • Safety First: CRITICAL: Unplug the refrigerator from the power source before beginning. You will be handling exposed electrical terminals.
  • Transfer the Sleeve: PRO TIP: Your old thermostat sensor tube likely has a clear or white plastic insulating sleeve. You MUST slide this sleeve off the old tube and onto the new one. Without this sleeve, the sensor can touch metal parts and cause the fridge to cycle incorrectly.
  • Handle with Care: IMPORTANT: Do not kink or sharply bend the copper capillary tube. It contains a pressurized gas; if the tube is kinked or broken, the thermostat will be permanently ruined. Use wide, gentle loops when routing.
  • Wiring Reference: Take a clear photo of the wire connections before removing the old part. While the terminals are standard, the wire colors can vary between models.
  • Sensor Placement: Ensure the tip of the new sensor tube is inserted fully into its original mounting clip or guide. If the tip is not positioned correctly, it won't "read" the air temperature accurately.
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Nick
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★★★★★ 4
Great for the price
Size: Medium, Color: Grey
Nice and light material. Looks good. Suitable for hot temperatures and casual attire. The only thing I've noticed so far that isn't so great, is that the buttons are rather cheap and the middle part broke out on a few of them.
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Hypercussion
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Impressive solution for the price
Configuration: 3-pack, Style: without eero Plus
I'm a network engineer snob who won't hesitate a single second to give most of the home router and wifi junk sold today a terrible review when it's warranted. After having two router/wifi solutions made by that company that starts with Net and ends with Gear fail on me in less than 6 months, I was about ready to spend a few grand on a Ubiquiti solution and wire up my home for access points and cameras. Then a colleague and friend of mine suggested this eero mesh system as a lower cost/effort option. I'm not a fan of plug and play stuff and was skeptical but figured I could return it if not happy. I have to say I'm pretty impressed. The set up was almost too easy. Just download the eero app to your phone, plug a device in and connect the 2.5g port to your router and the app will walk you through it all. Most importantly, it worked really well when solutions like this from other vendors don't forcing you to connect a cable and manually set up. At first I didn't like that there isn't any ability to give the 2.4ghz and 5ghz networks different SSIDs (I had my previous router set up this way and changing this would have meant climbing up a ladder and reconfiguring several Ring cameras) but eero let's you change the name of the Guest Network to anything you want so this was an easy work around. As others have mentioned download the Wifiman app and shortcut and start scanning your house after you install the main router/wifi device. When you find spots that the signal drops below GOOD quality (-70dbm) drop another unit in between the first and where the signal dropped to poor quality. I bought the 3 pack thinking I'd need it to cover a 6,000 sq ft home. However one device was provided good coverage for most of my house and two provided either excellent or good signal strength everywhere inside and even outside on my patio and driveway. I only have one device on the first and second floors and both floors as well as the basement are all receiving good/excellent signal quality. I could have definitely saved $100 and gone with a two pack but I'm ok with having an extra device as a back up or if someone else in the family needs it (keep in mind any of these devices can act as a standalone router/wifi solution) or even to temporarily extend WiFi farther out into my yard in fair weather for outdoor gatherings etc.. Overall I'm impressed. The dashboard and tools/analytics included with the app are more than adequate for home users. You can even set up alerts for new devices connecting to your network. The GUI is modern and responsive and not like some of the traditional router vendors who still support an antiquated web login that takes forever to connect, lags between function and times out frequently. Time will tell if this is reliable but as mentioned a friend and colleague who owns his own network solution business told me he installs these in homes where the cost and wiring of a Ubiquiti or similar solution is prohibitive and he's never had an issue with their performance and reliability.
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Configuration: 3-pack, Style: without eero Plus
Not sure why this doesn’t have 5 stars from everyone! Got the three device set up and man this couldn’t have been easier to set up. This system is bomb, like I’m not sure how much easier of a setup people even want. Everything was basically plug-and-play, and the app walks you through it so smoothly it almost feels too easy. Performance-wise, it’s been amazing. The coverage is solid throughout the whole house, and the speeds are not just fast—they’re consistent everywhere on Wi-Fi, not just when you’re hardwired. I haven’t had any random drops or dead zones like I used to deal with. Compared to the Cox gateway, it’s not even close. They charge $15 a month to rent that thing and it doesn’t hold a candle to this setup—honestly kind of ridiculous. And the quality? Top tier. It honestly feels like an Apple product. From the packaging to the devices themselves, even the cords and the app—everything just feels super polished and premium. I’m actually glad Amazon acquired eero because you can see that level of refinement in the whole experience. My only complaint is the price tag. $400 is definitely not cheap. But when you break it down, Cox charges $15 a month to rent their gateway—that’s $180 a year. In just about two years, this system basically pays for itself, and you’re getting way better performance the whole time. Overall, 110% happy with this purchase.
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★★★★★ 5
Works very well. Very easy to set up.
Configuration: 1-pack, Style: without eero Plus
Previously just had the standard wifi router provided by ATT with fiber connection. It was fine really but some parts of the house lacked good signal. Purchased the 6 Pro E and put the ATT router in bridge mode, the Eero instructions on doing that were perfect and it worked. The 6 Pro E was up and running in minutes and did it's own software updated immediately. Was super easy to rename the network, set the password and permissions and every single device that was previously on the old router connected seamlessly on it's own without any intervention. I think possibly one 2.5GHz device may not have auto-connected but it connected just fine once I put it in pairing mode. We have a lot of devices, mixed 5ghz and 2.5ghz, and so far both networks broadcast fine and everything works. Also 5th Gen Echo Dots seamlessly boost the wifi signal and I already had those in nearly every room before getting the Eero 6 Pro E. Few things to note: I don't pay for Eero Plus subscription so I don't use any of the extra reporting features. New devices connect with what looks like a random code or with a manufacturers name, which usually does not help identify what it is. That can be a challenge when you're trying to figure out if it is something you just added or someone else who managed to get in passed the firewall. Googling the name that shows up does not always help figure out what it is. For some reason my iphone reconnects every few weeks as a "new device" with a name of "unknown device". This does not happen with my husband's iphone. This means that at any given time there is one active "unknown device" and several others that are inactive with that name. Looks like eventually they drop off the recently connected inactive list. Even if I rename it to something specific, after a few weeks it will reconnect as if it's brand new and I'll get an Eero notification that a new device has connected. It is frustrating to have to continually check the app to make sure it's just my own phone and not something intruding. The Eero devices have a Zigbee hub built-in but my recent purchase of motorized Alexa compatible shades with Zigbee motors had issues. They connected sort of, but were not functioning in the Alexa app even though both Eero and the shade manufacturer said they should work. Eventually I had to also buy 2 older 4th gen Echo's that also have a Zigbee hub built-in, only then would they be found by Alexa and then they started working in Alexa app with voice and scheduling. However, adding the old 4th gen echos created two more issues: While every single other device in my house on other floors away from the Eero 6 Pro can connect just fine because I have 5th Gen Echos in most rooms boosting the mesh coverage, for some reason, the 4th Gen Echo placed on the second floor could not connect to the 6 Pro E router on the first floor. I had to end up buying a second Eero 6 for the second floor to act as a booster up there as well. Only then did the second floor 4th Gen Echo connect to wifi and stay connected. That's very odd because everything else on the second floor and in the basement and detached garage had no issues connecting to either the wide array of 5th Gen Echos or to the main 6 Pro E on the first floor. The second new issue... the Eero devices are set to roam automatically which is the point of mesh coverage. However, the Zigbee shades hated that feature and would constantly bounce from the nearest 4th Gen Echo to the 6 Pro E and back. Each bounce made them "unresponsive" in the Alexa App. Eventually I had to turn off that roaming feature in the Eero app settings so that every device now connects to whichever Echo or Eero it sees first and then stays there. Defeats the purpose of having mesh but it was the only way to make the $2000 worth of "smart" shades actually work with the network and Alexa.
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