Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat

This OE-style defrost thermostat helps manage the automatic defrost cycle in frost-free refrigerators. It is designed to monitor the evaporator coil temperature and, when the coil warms up to a certain point, allow current to flow and enable the defrost heater to remove ice buildup.

Key Features:

• Genuine GE defrost thermostat for refrigerators

• Dimensions: 1 in height × 1 in width × 16.5 in depth (including leads)

• Temperature rating: L64-41F (opens at ~64 °F / closes at ~41 °F)

• Wire leads: approximately 24 in length

• Acts as a safety device: if the thermostat fails, the defrost heater will not activate

• Compatible with many GE, Hotpoint, and related models