How to Replace a Fridge Freezer Thermostat Centre Post - Indesit

Make and Model of Fridge Freezer Used in This Video

Indesit IBD5515S1 (769991603461)
Indesit IBD5515S1 (869991603460)

Part Used in This Video

Fridge and Freezer Thermostat Centre Post

Key Moments in the Video

0:34 - Removing the temperature control knob switch
0:42 - Removing thermostat unit/housing
1:01 - Removing existing wiring
1:09 - Removing existing thermostat centre post
1:21 - Installing new thermostat centre post
1:30 - Re-attaching wires
2:04 - Re-attaching thermostat unit/housing
2:38 - Re-attaching temperature control knob switch

Video Transcript

All you’ll need is a pair of long nose pliers, a 14mm socket if you have one and a Phillips screwdriver.

Firstly, eliminate all power to the fridge freezer.

Remove any items and the shelves to make things easier and for us to access the thermostat unit.

Then, remove the temperature dial.

There’s a nut which can be removed with the 14mm socket, or a pair of long nose pliers to loosen it and then unscrew.

With your Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the long screw holding the thermostat unit in place.

Before removing any wires, take a photo of the existing wiring layout. The earth wire may need removing with the long nose pliers.

You can now gently slide the existing capillary out of the fridge freezer.

With your new thermostat, slide it down and in the hole until you feel some resistance.

Re-connect the wiring, using the photo you took earlier as a reference if needed. The earth, green and yellow wire, connects the single bottom connecter.

With the remaining three connectors that are in a line, connect the double brown at the bottom, the single brown in the middle and then the double black at the top.

Now we need to put the thermostat unit back in place. To make this easier, firstly thread the metal piece (circled orange) from the thermostat through the other side. Then, re-screw the nut back on.