{"product_id":"oem-ge-wr50x10071-refrigerator-defrost-bi-metal-thermostat","title":"GE WR50X10071 Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRefrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat – GE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bi-metal defrost thermostat is a safety device that monitors evaporator coil temperature during the defrost cycle. It cuts power to the defrost heater when the coils reach the correct temperature, preventing overheating. When it fails open, the defrost heater never activates and frost builds up on the coils. This direct-replacement bi-metal thermostat restores safe, effective defrost operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWR50X10071\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM-spec replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e – engineered to GE factory specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-metal design\u003c\/strong\u003e – automatically resets after each defrost cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores proper defrost cycling\u003c\/strong\u003e – prevents frost buildup on evaporator coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy DIY installation\u003c\/strong\u003e – clips onto the evaporator coil assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFixes These Symptoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerator not cooling due to frost-covered evaporator coils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive frost or ice buildup in the freezer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefrost thermostat failed or open-circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerator running continuously without cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Brands\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eGeneric Replacement Parts, GE, Hotpoint, Kenmore\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlways verify your model number before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the label inside the refrigerator to confirm compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50242567340275,"sku":"WR50X10071","price":26.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/7859\/2755\/files\/57_ea15f3c1-ba12-49c5-a213-e21cf7ca2387.png?v=1786298522","url":"https:\/\/authenticapplianceparts.com\/products\/oem-ge-wr50x10071-refrigerator-defrost-bi-metal-thermostat","provider":"Authentic Appliance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}