Frigidaire 5303918634 Defrost Thermostat Kit for Refrigerator

The Frigidaire 5303918634 Refrigerator Defrost Thermostat Kit is designed for use in Frigidaire refrigerators. This kit contains a defrost thermostat, which play crucial role in the automatic defrost cycle. The thermostat monitors the temperature within the freezer compartment and, upon detecting a specific level of frost, activate defrost heater. This heater proceeds melt the frost allowing it to drain away as water. Once the temperature reach set point the thermostat deactivates the heater to prevent overheating. A functioning defrost thermostat is important for effective defrosting, preventing excess ice build-up that can affect cooling efficiency and energy consumption.