Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat For: GE, Hotpoint WR50X10073, WR50X10078, SL10073

Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat – GE / Hotpoint Compatible Replacement

This ERP aftermarket refrigerator defrost thermostat replaces the GE WR50X10073 reference on compatible appliances. It monitors evaporator temperature and helps control the defrost cycle so frost can be cleared without overheating the refrigerator. This is a direct replacement part, not a genuine GE-manufactured component.

Compatible Part Numbers

• WR50X10073 (OEM reference)
• WR50X10078
• SL10073
• ERWR50X10073 (ERP supplier reference)

Key Features

• Direct replacement: Aftermarket defrost thermostat designed for appliances that specify the listed GE-family references.
• Primary function: Senses evaporator temperature and opens or closes the defrost circuit at the required temperature.
• Key benefit: Helps support proper defrosting, airflow, cooling performance, and temperature control.
• Installation ease: Disconnect power, document the original wiring and mounting position, transfer the connections, secure the thermostat, and test the appliance after reassembly.

Fixes These Symptoms

• Heavy frost or ice buildup in the evaporator area
• Refrigerator not completing the defrost cycle
• Warm refrigerator or inconsistent cooling
• Defrost-related error symptoms or restricted airflow

Compatible Brands

• GE
• GE Appliances
• Hotpoint

Compatible Models

Fits various models. Please verify compatibility with us before ordering

Installation Guidance

Disconnect electrical power before servicing. Access the thermostat, photograph the wiring and mounting position, and transfer the connections to the replacement in the same arrangement. Secure the thermostat against the evaporator or tubing as originally installed, reinstall covers, restore power, and monitor the refrigerator through a complete defrost cycle.

Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Always verify your complete appliance model number before ordering.