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The thermostat senses the actual temperature in the fridge and compares it to the desired temperature (which the user sets on a dial), if the actual is above the desired it signals the compressor motor to run until the desired temperature is reached, when it stops the motor.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agothe function of the thermostat in the refrigerator is to set the temperature and to make sure that it doesn't get too low. For example if you set your refrigerator in the negatives degrees Celsius , more than likely your food in the refrigerator will freeze. It happened to my family before:)
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∙ 14y agoThermostat is used to regulate the temperature in a refregerator.
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To regulate the temperature
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Can a refrigerator thermostat be used as a room thermostat?
No. The refrigerator thermostat has different cut-in (when the unit turns on) and cut-out (when the unit shuts off) temperatures than a regular wall thermostat. A refrigerator thermostat cut-in/out values are usually 30 degrees - 35 degrees, respectively. If you used this on your wall, your AC unit would constantly be running trying to make your house a giant refrigerator!
How much does a refrigerator thermostat cost to replace?
I paid $89 for a thermostat and $98 for labor
What is the function of the insulation refrigerator?
It keeps heat from outside the refrigerator from getting into the refrigerator.
What are examples of heat engines?
internal and external combustion engine
Is it true that keeping of hot food inside refrigerator will cause the refrigerator not to function?
Keeping hot food in the refrigerator will make the food cold. It will not damage your refrigerator.
What kind of thermometer has a thermistor at its end?
A RV absorption refrigerator uses a thermistor as a thermostat. The thermistor is moved up or down to regulate the refrigerator temperature.
What is the use of a thermostat in a refrigerator?
The thermostat in the fridge allows one to set how cold it gets before it turns its self of and how warm it gets before it turns its self on.
Which is an example of thermal expansion a toaster oven a microwave oven a refrigerator or a thermostat?
toaster oven
What should you do if your refrigerator is not holding food cold enough?
First check that the refrigerator's thermostat is set to the correct temperature. If it is then your refrigerator is faulty and needs repairing or replacing.Please do not eat any food that has not been held cool enough.
What is the function of interior light in refrigerator?
The function of the interior light is so that you can see inside your fridge.
How do you set Hotpoint refrigerator freezer temperature?
remove access panel in freezer, replace thermostat
What is the Function of a thermostat?
The function of a car thermostat is to ensure that coolant gets to the radiator when it should. It blocks the coolant from reaching the radiator when the radiator is cold, and then lets it flow once it is heated up.
