DR153 Generic Defrost Terminator Thermostat suits Westinghouse Frost Free Fridges and Freezers, Defrost Termination Switch
- Original part no.
- DR153
- Part grade
- Generic
- Appliance
- Fridge Parts
This part is an order in item. We order it from our supplier once you place your order. It usually takes approximately 5 to 15 days to arrive in store, then we ship it to you or hold it for collection.
Delivery times by state
| WA metro | 1 to 2 business days |
|---|---|
| WA regional | 2 to 5 business days |
| SA and NT | 3 to 6 business days |
| VIC, NSW and ACT | 3 to 6 business days |
| QLD | 4 to 7 business days |
| TAS | 4 to 7 business days |
| Remote areas | 5 to 10 business days |
Estimated times after dispatch. Tracking details are emailed when your order ships.
Local pickup in WAMorley, Myaree or Joondalup
- 3/135 Russell StreetIn stock at this store
Choose Pickup at checkout to collect from our Morley, Myaree or Joondalup store in Western Australia. Please wait for your ready for collection notification before coming in.
Check your model number before ordering. Not sure this part suits your appliance? Send us your model number and we will confirm it for you.
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Product details
DR153 is a generic defrost terminator that suits most Westinghouse frost free fridges and freezers. It's a compatible aftermarket part, not made by Westinghouse. The terminator clips to the evaporator and switches off the defrost heater once the coil has warmed up and cleared of ice. Compare its clip and wiring with your old terminator to confirm the fit before ordering.
Westinghouse freezer icing up? Check the defrost terminator
Frost free fridges melt the ice off the evaporator coil at regular intervals using a defrost heater. The defrost terminator senses when the coil has warmed enough and cuts the heater, so the freezer can go back to cooling. If the terminator fails open, the heater never comes on and ice builds up until the coil is a solid block. Cold air stops flowing, the fridge section warms up and the fan may scrape on ice. If it fails closed, the heater can run longer than it should and warm the freezer.
Part details
- Generic defrost terminator, part DR153
- Compatible aftermarket part
- Suits most Westinghouse frost free fridges and freezers
Fitting the defrost terminator
Unplug the fridge, empty the freezer and let the evaporator thaw completely before you start. Remove the rear panel in the freezer to reach the coil and note where the old terminator is clipped. If its wires are spliced rather than plugged, join the new one with proper sealed connectors so moisture can't get in. Clip it firmly to the same tube.
Questions about this part
Does DR153 fit every Westinghouse fridge?
It suits most Westinghouse frost free models, but not all. Compare the shape, clip and wiring of your existing terminator with this one, and send your model number through our parts enquiry form if you'd like us to check first.
Specifications
| Original part number | DR153 |
|---|---|
| Part grade | Generic : Generic compatible replacement, a lower cost alternative to the original part. |
| SKU | DR153_G |
| Appliance | Fridge Parts |
| Shipping weight | 0.3 kg |
Shipping and returns
Shipping
In-stock parts ordered before 2pm AWST on business days are dispatched the same day. We deliver Australia-wide with Australia Post and couriers, with tracking on every order.
Order in parts usually reach us within 5 to 15 days and are then dispatched to you straight away.
Local pickup is also available from our stores in Morley, Myaree and Joondalup, Western Australia. Choose Pickup at checkout and wait for your ready for collection notification before coming in.
Returns
Unused parts in original packaging can be returned within 30 days. Electrical parts that have been fitted cannot be returned unless faulty. Please check your model number before ordering.
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