Thermador Temperature Control / Thermistor Misreading

Refrigerator runs constantly and is too cold or freezing food in fresh food compartment.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Faulty refrigerator temperature sensor, Misplaced sensor not sensing air correctly, Stuck relay on main control board

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the refrigerator before accessing sensors or the control board.

Steps to check:

  • Check temperature settings: Ensure the control is not set to the coldest setting. Adjust to recommended settings and monitor.
  • Verify sensor placement: Locate the refrigerator thermistor and ensure it is properly clipped in place and not touching a cold wall directly.
  • Test sensor: Measure resistance and compare to the Thermador NTC chart. Replace if out of range.
  • Observe compressor: If the compressor never cycles off even at correct temperatures, the main control board may have a stuck relay and require replacement.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Refrigerator Temperature Sensor
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