How important is a refer thermistor?
I have read on this forum that the thermistor is critical to proper refer temps because it controls the cooling cycle. Our refer starting running about 10 degrees warmer than usual(44 degrees) in 80 d...
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Thermistor is the temp sensing probe that the thermostat uses to control cooling cycles (turn heat source on/off)
Thermistor senses the FIN temp and the thermostat is calibrated for the thermistors location on the OEM FIN
Adjusting the thermistor UP/DOWN is a minor temp adjustment for 'AUTO TEMP CONTROL' fridges..those that do NOT have adjustable temp settings.
Temp range is 6*-8*F overall
With thermistor NOT attached to the far right fin (OEM position) the thermostat does not have feedback on FIN temp therefore it allows continuous cooling cycle.......and is now functioning in 'limp mode'
Unplugging the thermistor from lower circuit board will have same affect
Moving 'temp setting' will have minimal affect overall.......fridge heat sources will run/operate MORE then necessary to properly cool fridge.
No need to run fridge longer then necessary.
Snip-The-Tip ....thermistor replacement w/o having to pull old leads out/run new leads ....replaces the thermistor probe with a 'rheostat' control that attaches to side wall of food compartment
OR NOT.........it's your fridge and you can do as you please.
Folks 'jury-rig' stuff all the time.
Thermistor senses the FIN temp and the thermostat is calibrated for the thermistors location on the OEM FIN
Adjusting the thermistor UP/DOWN is a minor temp adjustment for 'AUTO TEMP CONTROL' fridges..those that do NOT have adjustable temp settings.
Temp range is 6*-8*F overall
With thermistor NOT attached to the far right fin (OEM position) the thermostat does not have feedback on FIN temp therefore it allows continuous cooling cycle.......and is now functioning in 'limp mode'
Unplugging the thermistor from lower circuit board will have same affect
Moving 'temp setting' will have minimal affect overall.......fridge heat sources will run/operate MORE then necessary to properly cool fridge.
No need to run fridge longer then necessary.
Snip-The-Tip ....thermistor replacement w/o having to pull old leads out/run new leads ....replaces the thermistor probe with a 'rheostat' control that attaches to side wall of food compartment
OR NOT.........it's your fridge and you can do as you please.
Folks 'jury-rig' stuff all the time.
