Change refrigerator thermostat on ARG420/3

[HammyGross]

Model Number

ARG420/3

SOLVED: Change refrigerator thermostat on ARG420/3

Hi,

I'm looking to change the thermostat on the Whirlpool ARG420/3 since even on the highest setting (7), the fridge only cools to 10C. I have tested by bypassing the thermostat and the fridge goes down to 0C, so I am pretty confident that the problem is the thermostat.

I have identified the replacement thermostat that I require (ATEA A13-0434), however the capillary tube of the old thermostat is soldered onto the end of the condensor. I have rung one company who were really surprised by this, but I was just wondering if I do really need to buy a soldering iron to take the old capillary tube out or if I can somehow use the old capillary tube with the new thermostat.

How is the capillary tube normally attached to the condenser?

I look forward to hearing from you..

Ham

 

[Jake]

We don't have any information on European models, you'll need to go to a UK forum:
UK Whitegoods

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[HammyGross]

Solved...

I asked on the UK white goods forum and have managed to solve the problem. It wasn't the thermostat capillary at all soldered onto the condenser

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[Jake]

Ok, sounds good.

Jake