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product_id: 55909813
title: "UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552"
brand: "bluestars"
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# Easy DIY installation Precise cold control Lifetime defect protection UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552

**Brand:** bluestars
**Price:** AR$47241
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ❄️ Keep your cool with confidence — the thermostat pros trust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552 by bluestars
- **How much does it cost?** AR$47241 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bluestars enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bluestars brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **DIY Friendly:** Simple installation with common tools—no expensive technician needed
- • **Cost-Effective Fix:** Save hundreds by repairing instead of replacing your fridge
- • **OEM-Grade Durability:** Built to meet or exceed original manufacturer standards for long-lasting performance
- • **Lifetime Peace of Mind:** 100% lifetime protection against defects—replace once, relax forever
- • **Ultimate Compatibility:** Fits Whirlpool, Kenmore & 15+ top brands seamlessly

## Overview

The UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement is a premium, OEM-standard part compatible with Whirlpool, Kenmore, and many other major brands. Designed for precise temperature regulation, it resolves common fridge/freezer cooling issues and comes with lifetime protection. Easy to install with basic tools, it offers a cost-effective, durable solution to extend your refrigerator’s lifespan and avoid costly replacements.

## Description

desertcart.com: UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552 : Home & Kitchen

Review: Great Quality, Great Price - Please don't ask me if this part will fit your refrigerator/freezer, I don't know. Enter into desertcart or Google search,  and "thermostat" to check correct part number. Diagnosis and installation instructions follow. Perfect replacement for Whirlpool ED25RFXFB01 (side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with fridge on right side), however this thermostat is commonly used on many different makes and models of refrigerator/freezers. Symptoms: Fridge in low 50s F, freezer in low 30s F, controls maxed out to cold but fridge shutting off, indicating not problem with low refrigerant or failing pump. Condenser and evaporator fans both working. Previously cleared huge blockage of dust from condenser grates underneath, very easy access for vacuum. Helped, but not total solution. Also, cold air outlet inside fridge was blocked by foods, causing evaporator to ice up, triggering defrost cycle, then promptly repeating; removing blockage also helped, but not solved. Decided to try thermostat, fixed it. Helpful: OEM part was $60-70, parts at $30 that said "by Whirlpool" had reviews that said "aftermarket part, not OEM, get cheaper one". Very cheap ones ($8-10) had poor reviews. This one was $14 and change, 98 reviews with only 2 or 3 bad, looked well packaged. Did come in box, but not plastic bag as shown. INSTALLATION TIPS: FOR SAFETY, DISCONNECT POWER TO FRIDGE/FREEZER! Instead of pulling fridge out to reach power plug to unplug, I turned off power at breaker box and locked box. To reach thermostat, control assembly (big plastic part that holds fridge and freezer control knobs) needs to be removed. Thermostat has long sensor wire, you'll also need access to that area. 1) Remove slender plastic cover between cold air grate and front controls, should be upper left inside fridge, one screw. (You need to do this first to expose the screw for next step.) 2) Remove plastic cover/grate where cold air enters fridge, should be top left back inside fridge, this is one screw at the front of the cover into the left wall of the fridge. Note how sensor wire is wrapped and clipped in place, take picture if needed. Unclip and unwrap sensor wire so can be pulled loose from front. 3) Remove fridge and freezer control knobs. You may need pliers to grab center tab and pull outward. 4) Front screws are behind plastic fascia with control labels. Pry fascia out at top edge and swing top edge forward, this will disengage bottom edge which cannot be pried. That will expose 2 front screws but leave those screws in place for now. 5) Do not loosen screws on bottom of plastic assembly yet, those hold the internal controls. 6) Remove 2 screws in back of assembly that hold assembly to roof of fridge. 7) Now remove 2 screws in front of assembly, disconnect two large plastic electrical connectors, then you'll need a short phillips screwdriver to release freezer control linkage with freezer knob. (Freezer control is not electronic, it just governs how much cold air is diverted from fridge to freezer; turning up freezer (colder) reduces cold air to fridge, so fridge a bit warmer.) Then withdraw entire assembly from fridge and sensor wire on left should follow if you have freed it in previous steps. Now place entire control assembly on work table or floor to swap thermostat. 8) Remove 2 screws on bottom of large assembly that holds internal metal plate to which thermostat is attached, then pull loose 3 small electrical connectors. Make sure you photo or note positions of two connectors on left. 9) Remove 2 screws that attach thermostat to metal plate, free long sensor wire from clip at left of assembly or pull wire through, and remove old thermostat from assembly. Immediately mark as old to prevent confusion with new part. 10) Before assembly, test fit fridge control knob on new thermostat! (I did not do this and it was a bugger to get the knob back on later, the blades on the new thermostat were just a shade too wide.) If necessary, put knob on and off a few times until goes on easy, otherwise will bend internal metal bracket trying to put knob on later. 11) Install new thermostat in control assembly, and reconnect the 3 wires. (NOTE: Do not overtighten any screws, all are into either plastic or sheet metal and will easily strip.) 12) Place control assembly back in fridge by a) inserting control wire on left, b) connecting freezer control linkage with special screw and washer, c) connecting both electrical connectors, d) install 2 front screws to hold assembly (note: these screws govern fit of fascia, so if difficult to reinstall fascia or too much gap at top, adjust at screws to position assembly up or down). 13) Back/top/left, wrap and secure sensor wire into clips as per original installation. Make sure plastic sleeve is same so several inches of end of wire is exposed. 14) Reinstall cold air cover/grate and screw. 15) Reinstall slender plastic cover and screw (over sensor wire and freezer control linkage). 16) Reinstall 2 rear screws holding back of control assembly to ceiling of fridge. 17) Reinstall fascia with control assembly labels, bottom edge first, then swing upward and press into place. (Adjust 2 front screws on assembly if needed.) 18) Reinstall freezer and fridge control knobs, matching orientations to shafts. 19) Reconnect power to fridge, adjust fridge and freezer controls to middle settings and wait to cool down. Should run continuously for several hours. Best to have thermometers in both fridge and freezer (check calibration of thermometers first). Adjust settings after 24 hours
Review: 30 year fridge still alive n kick'n - Thermostat was simple to install and saved the life of a sears Kenmore refrigerator that was about to be scrapped. Glad I tried the thermostat This year the fridge made 30 years!!. It's working like a new fridge already.

## Features

- 100% LIFETIME PROTECTION: Enjoy reliable performance with our lifetime protection, ensuring that your product will always be covered for any defects or issues that may arise.
- HIGH COMPATIBILITY: It is made exactly fit for most top name brands: Whirlpool, Kenmore, Roper, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Inglis, Maytag, KitchenAid, Bauknecht, Galaxy, Kirkland, Ikea, and replaces part numbers: 1110552, 1115242, 1115243, 1115244, 1115245, 1129437, 2161283, 2161284, 2169112, 2169113, 2198201, 99989726, WP2198202, WP2198202VP, PS11739232, AP6006166.
- FIT MODELS: [Kenmore] - 106.52574200, 106.55122700, 106.58289990, 106.5858782, 106.59512290, 106.5951799, 106.59782290, 106.85500510, 106.8590293, 106.859472, 106.94000080, etc. [Whirlpool] - 2VED27TKN00, 3ED22DQXAN00, 3ED22DQXBW03, 3ED22DQXDN03, 3ED22RQXXW00, 3ED25DQXDN00, 3ED27DQXBW00, 3KART700GW01, 3VED23DQEW00, etc.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: The replacement part is made from durable high-quality material and well-tested by the manufacturer - Meets OEM standards - Ensure long-lasting and effective performance. This part fixes the following symptoms: Will not start | Fridge too warm | Freezer section too warm | Fridge too cold.
- SAVE TIME SAVE MONEY: Inexpensive way to fix or repair a refrigerator. The tools needed for this repair project is a putty knife, Phillips and flat blade screwdriver, 1/4 inch nut driver, and needle nose pliers. Remember to unplug refrigerator from power source as a safety precaution.
- NOTE: If you are not sure whether our products are suitable, please contact us immediately, and our customer service is online 24 hours a day to solve your problems.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B075M4M3H6 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #37,662 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #45 in Refrigerator Thermometers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,054) |
| Date First Available | November 22, 2017 |
| Finish | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 2.11 ounces |
| Item model number | 2198202 |
| Manufacturer | BlueStars |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | 2198202 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 3.7 x 3.6 x 1.4 inches |
| Special Features | storage |
| UPC | 742488712104 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** BlueStars
- **Color:** As Pictured
- **Display Type:** LCD
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Operating Temperature:** 10 Degrees Celsius

## Images

![UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NZ77bj+AL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this themostate replace 2210487**
A: As I mentioned mostly all are same as one tech told me . But all it is you want to take chances.

**Q: My part call for WP67003000 and looks exactly like this picture... will it fit?**
A: Greetings,
Unfortunately, this part won't fit your model. I recommend you contact the manufacturer directly and ask for the correct part.
You can contact Whirlpool here: https://www.whirlpool.com/services/contact-us.html
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html?marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sellerID=A3K0MKFIP79CN&ref_=v_sp_contact_seller
𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: https://www.amazon.com/stores/BlueStars/page/B63CC2CC-F9E4-4E18-AA77-3C6B33A7EFEB?ref_=ast_bln

**Q: Will this work with Whirlpool Gr2shtxml00?**
A: This model of thermostat will not work with your refrigerator, and the whirlpool parts says it is no longer available for your model number refrigerator.

**Q: Will this work on a whirlpool ed20tqxfn01?**
A: I am not sure. However when we received the part it did not work at all we ended up paying from whirlpool for the piece

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Quality, Great Price
*by K***N on February 25, 2019*

Please don't ask me if this part will fit your refrigerator/freezer, I don't know. Enter into Amazon or Google search, <your fridge brand and model> and "thermostat" to check correct part number. Diagnosis and installation instructions follow. Perfect replacement for Whirlpool ED25RFXFB01 (side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with fridge on right side), however this thermostat is commonly used on many different makes and models of refrigerator/freezers. Symptoms: Fridge in low 50s F, freezer in low 30s F, controls maxed out to cold but fridge shutting off, indicating not problem with low refrigerant or failing pump. Condenser and evaporator fans both working. Previously cleared huge blockage of dust from condenser grates underneath, very easy access for vacuum. Helped, but not total solution. Also, cold air outlet inside fridge was blocked by foods, causing evaporator to ice up, triggering defrost cycle, then promptly repeating; removing blockage also helped, but not solved. Decided to try thermostat, fixed it. Helpful: OEM part was $60-70, parts at $30 that said "by Whirlpool" had reviews that said "aftermarket part, not OEM, get cheaper one". Very cheap ones ($8-10) had poor reviews. This one was $14 and change, 98 reviews with only 2 or 3 bad, looked well packaged. Did come in box, but not plastic bag as shown. INSTALLATION TIPS: FOR SAFETY, DISCONNECT POWER TO FRIDGE/FREEZER! Instead of pulling fridge out to reach power plug to unplug, I turned off power at breaker box and locked box. To reach thermostat, control assembly (big plastic part that holds fridge and freezer control knobs) needs to be removed. Thermostat has long sensor wire, you'll also need access to that area. 1) Remove slender plastic cover between cold air grate and front controls, should be upper left inside fridge, one screw. (You need to do this first to expose the screw for next step.) 2) Remove plastic cover/grate where cold air enters fridge, should be top left back inside fridge, this is one screw at the front of the cover into the left wall of the fridge. Note how sensor wire is wrapped and clipped in place, take picture if needed. Unclip and unwrap sensor wire so can be pulled loose from front. 3) Remove fridge and freezer control knobs. You may need pliers to grab center tab and pull outward. 4) Front screws are behind plastic fascia with control labels. Pry fascia out at top edge and swing top edge forward, this will disengage bottom edge which cannot be pried. That will expose 2 front screws but leave those screws in place for now. 5) Do not loosen screws on bottom of plastic assembly yet, those hold the internal controls. 6) Remove 2 screws in back of assembly that hold assembly to roof of fridge. 7) Now remove 2 screws in front of assembly, disconnect two large plastic electrical connectors, then you'll need a short phillips screwdriver to release freezer control linkage with freezer knob. (Freezer control is not electronic, it just governs how much cold air is diverted from fridge to freezer; turning up freezer (colder) reduces cold air to fridge, so fridge a bit warmer.) Then withdraw entire assembly from fridge and sensor wire on left should follow if you have freed it in previous steps. Now place entire control assembly on work table or floor to swap thermostat. 8) Remove 2 screws on bottom of large assembly that holds internal metal plate to which thermostat is attached, then pull loose 3 small electrical connectors. Make sure you photo or note positions of two connectors on left. 9) Remove 2 screws that attach thermostat to metal plate, free long sensor wire from clip at left of assembly or pull wire through, and remove old thermostat from assembly. Immediately mark as old to prevent confusion with new part. 10) Before assembly, test fit fridge control knob on new thermostat! (I did not do this and it was a bugger to get the knob back on later, the blades on the new thermostat were just a shade too wide.) If necessary, put knob on and off a few times until goes on easy, otherwise will bend internal metal bracket trying to put knob on later. 11) Install new thermostat in control assembly, and reconnect the 3 wires. (NOTE: Do not overtighten any screws, all are into either plastic or sheet metal and will easily strip.) 12) Place control assembly back in fridge by a) inserting control wire on left, b) connecting freezer control linkage with special screw and washer, c) connecting both electrical connectors, d) install 2 front screws to hold assembly (note: these screws govern fit of fascia, so if difficult to reinstall fascia or too much gap at top, adjust at screws to position assembly up or down). 13) Back/top/left, wrap and secure sensor wire into clips as per original installation. Make sure plastic sleeve is same so several inches of end of wire is exposed. 14) Reinstall cold air cover/grate and screw. 15) Reinstall slender plastic cover and screw (over sensor wire and freezer control linkage). 16) Reinstall 2 rear screws holding back of control assembly to ceiling of fridge. 17) Reinstall fascia with control assembly labels, bottom edge first, then swing upward and press into place. (Adjust 2 front screws on assembly if needed.) 18) Reinstall freezer and fridge control knobs, matching orientations to shafts. 19) Reconnect power to fridge, adjust fridge and freezer controls to middle settings and wait to cool down. Should run continuously for several hours. Best to have thermometers in both fridge and freezer (check calibration of thermometers first). Adjust settings after 24 hours

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 30 year fridge still alive n kick'n
*by D***M on January 7, 2026*

Thermostat was simple to install and saved the life of a sears Kenmore refrigerator that was about to be scrapped. Glad I tried the thermostat This year the fridge made 30 years!!. It's working like a new fridge already.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Success!! Completed in about 1.5 Hrs. Cost about 20% of list price. Perfect fit.
*by J***T on August 2, 2020*

This was a perfect fir, and by all appearances a perfect copy of the original. This was a first try. I was a bit nervous as we had no other option for refrigeration and a full freezer. The first issue was that all the eggs on the top shelf froze in our 13 (?) year old Kenmore side by side. When I tapped on the control I heard a snap and the motor stopped, later as the temp. rose the motor restarted. The unit was delivering plenty of freezing air. The freezer compartment was at minus 9 degrees. Went to the internet to look up info on our model number. Found the part at PS and one other site. Cost about $90. Then went to internet you tube for directions. There was the WP mate to our Kenmore. A ten minute video showed exactly how to do the repair. It took a putty knife, two screw drivers (slot and phil) and a 1/4 nut driver. I also used a set of pliers. The tape ended mentioning looking around for less expensive parts (mentioning our favorite fast delivery "A"). When the part arrived I inspected it, pulled the video again and watched it twice then set to work. I held my breath when I connected the electric- Bingo, the refrigerator started. Over the next 24 hours I adjusted the temperature and confirmed everything was running properly. I'm a 75 y/o retired guy. The difficulty part was moving the box away from the wall to unplug the power, and a twisting motion to see connections and pull (unplug) them. Four years ago this would have been a snap. Use the internet for your model number parts list and identical parts with different numbers. THIS thermostat is used under at least 4 different names, and 6 different numbers. Using this cold switch (thermostat) from Amazon saved me about 70% on the part, and $174 plus tax for a local service technician house call.

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