Whirlpool Refrigerator

Whirlpool WRT138TFYW Top-Freezer Refrigerator

Model # WRT138TFYW

Small Whirlpool top-freezers of this generation are mechanically simple, which makes diagnosis quick: a thermostat, a defrost timer, a fan and a compressor. Continuous running with a very cold cabinet usually means the thermostat is not opening.

Owners can safely clean the seal, check the freezer floor drain is clear and give the condenser a vacuum. Anything involving the thermostat, the timer or refrigerant is technician work, and on a cabinet this age it is worth agreeing the cost before the parts are ordered.

Key Features

  • Compact top-freezer cabinet
  • Manual defrost-free operation
  • Wire shelving
  • White finish

Most Common Issues on This Model

01

Thermostat sticking so the compressor runs continuously

02

Door seal hardening with age

03

Drain hole in the freezer floor blocking

04

Interior light socket corroding

Error Codes Common to This Model

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FAQ

Whirlpool WRT138TFYW Top-Freezer Refrigerator FAQ

Typically a thermostat that is stuck closed. It keeps calling for cooling regardless of temperature, and it is a straightforward part to replace.

It costs more than it should, yes. A gasket that no longer grips lets warm air in continuously, so the compressor runs far longer than the cabinet needs.

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