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Whirlpool ATR0742RPP0 Thermistor

In an HVAC system, a thermistor is a certain type of resistor which has a resistance that is contingent on the amount of, or lack thereof, heat. They convey to the HVAC system when a temperature has been reached. The HVAC system needs to know the temperature in some specific areas of the system to make a decision on what needs to be done.

What happens when my temp regulating thermister really needs to be replaced?

The whole system may not even begin to function depending on which is the stuck thermistor
Blower motor may refuse in its attempt to get up to full speed

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