{"product_id":"4055905949-genuine-westinghouse-freezer-thermostat","title":"4055905949 Genuine Freezer Thermostat for Westinghouse WFM1810 Freezers, Temperature Control, Older Number 1517881","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a Westinghouse WFM1810 freezer that has stopped holding temperature, genuine Electrolux thermostat 4055905949 is the listed replacement. It is also known by the older 7 digit number 1517881, which may still appear on older parts lists. The thermostat sets how cold the freezer runs by switching the compressor on and off. Check that your model plate starts with WFM1810 before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns your WFM1810 freezer thermostat has failed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the freezer, the thermostat senses the cabinet temperature, usually through a capillary tube, and closes its contacts to start the compressor when things warm up. When it fails, the symptoms go one of two ways. Stuck closed, the compressor never stops, food freezes rock hard and you may find heavy frost and a hot-running compressor. Stuck open, the compressor won't start, so the freezer slowly warms and food thaws. If your freezer has a control dial, turning it from warmest to coldest and listening for a click is a quick first check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine Electrolux part 4055905949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder number 1517881\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermostat listed for Westinghouse WFM1810 freezers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitches the compressor to hold the set temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitting the freezer thermostat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off at the wall and pull the plug before removing the control housing. Note which terminal each wire goes to, or photograph them, before unplugging the old thermostat. If it has a capillary tube, feed the new one along the same path and clip it where the old tube sat, because its position decides how the freezer reads temperature. Restore power, set the control mid-range and check the temperature after 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this part\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy model number has extra letters after WFM1810. Will this still fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thermostat is listed against WFM1810, and the letters after it usually show the colour or production version. To be certain, send the full model and serial number from the rating label through our parts enquiry form and we'll confirm the fit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Electrolux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44551304085582,"sku":"4055905949","price":76.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/partsshop.com.au\/products\/4055905949-genuine-westinghouse-freezer-thermostat","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}