--- title: "wp2198202 — Niche Verdict: Skip it (36/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/appliances/wp2198202" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:28:33.231Z" locale: en meta: description: "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 94% of clicks) — wp2198202 doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 94% of clicks) — wp2198202 doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "wp2198202 — Niche Verdict: Skip it (36/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **wp2198202** **Skip it****36/100 ** a concentrated shelf (top 5 take 94% of clicks) — wp2198202 doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$65K** **Growth (1y)** **+171.3%** **Products** **7** **Brands** **6** was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **15** **Price range** **$9.92–$49.14** **Returns** **2.8%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 36/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **73** ×0.30 Competition **0** ×0.20 Quality gap **53** ×0.10 Returns **78** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 19 weeks — +171.3% year over year. 490245Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26 ## **Competition** - Seentech47% - BlueStars27% - Whirlpool12% - Sikawai8% - JPKTA3% - DR Quality Parts3% The top 5 products capture 94% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 6 brands and 15 sellers compete here. **Brands** **6 **▼falling was 11 a year ago **Sellers** **15** **Top 5 brand share** **97%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat by Seentech Easy to Install - Exact Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerator - Replaces Part Numbers: WP2198202 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ruVA51TXL.jpg) [**UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat by Seentech Easy to Install - Exact Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerator - Replaces Part Numbers: WP2198202 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG47GHH) Seentech$12.854.4★1,21047%▼falling 2 ![UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410qTsKd3uL.jpg) [**UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075M4M3H6) BlueStars$12.514.3★2,08920%▼falling 3 ![WP2198202 Whirlpool Genuine Original OEM SxS Refrigerator Thermostat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i7ACcjA0L.jpg) [**WP2198202 Whirlpool Genuine Original OEM SxS Refrigerator Thermostat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WV5L1J) Whirlpool$49.144.8★2612%▲rising 4 ![2198202 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replacement WP2198202 Freezer Thermostat Control Fit for Ken-More Whirl-Pool Refrigerators etc by Sikawai-Mini Fridge Thermostat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v4ZvnH00L.jpg) [**2198202 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replacement WP2198202 Freezer Thermostat Control Fit for Ken-More Whirl-Pool Refrigerators etc by Sikawai-Mini Fridge Thermostat**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3BTMBK) Sikawai$9.924.4★4108%▼falling 5 ![BlueStars Upgraded 2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511T8KDUjcL.jpg) [**BlueStars Upgraded 2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerators**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDHQ44G) BlueStars$26.614.3★3937%—flat 6 ![2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Part by JPKTA Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore WP2198202](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vFm-MzsaL.jpg) [**2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Part by JPKTA Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore WP2198202**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9W93C93) JPKTA$16.924.1★223%▲rising 7 ![2200859 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replace for WP2200859 AP6006464 PS11739539 Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore MAYTAG KitchenAid Replaces 2200830 2210378 2210379](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4136hYwGY+L.jpg) [**2200859 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replace for WP2200859 AP6006464 PS11739539 Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore MAYTAG KitchenAid Replaces 2200830 2210378 2210379**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D77518K) DR Quality Parts$17.844.3★613%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 7 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat by Seentech Easy to Install - Exact Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerator - Replaces Part Numbers: WP2198202 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ruVA51TXL.jpg)**UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat by Seentech Easy to Install - Exact Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerator - Replaces Part Numbers: WP2198202 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166** Seentech**$12.85**4.4★1,210 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG47GHH) [![UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410qTsKd3uL.jpg)**UPGRADED 2198202 Refrigerator Cold Control Thermostat Replacement - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Refrigerators - Replaces 2161284 2198201 PS11739232 AP6006166 WP2198202 161284 1110552** BlueStars**$12.51**4.3★2,089 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075M4M3H6) [![WP2198202 Whirlpool Genuine Original OEM SxS Refrigerator Thermostat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41i7ACcjA0L.jpg)**WP2198202 Whirlpool Genuine Original OEM SxS Refrigerator Thermostat** Whirlpool**$49.14**4.8★26 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WV5L1J) [![2198202 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replacement WP2198202 Freezer Thermostat Control Fit for Ken-More Whirl-Pool Refrigerators etc by Sikawai-Mini Fridge Thermostat](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41v4ZvnH00L.jpg)**2198202 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replacement WP2198202 Freezer Thermostat Control Fit for Ken-More Whirl-Pool Refrigerators etc by Sikawai-Mini Fridge Thermostat** Sikawai**$9.92**4.4★410 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D3BTMBK) [![BlueStars Upgraded 2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerators](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511T8KDUjcL.jpg)**BlueStars Upgraded 2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Refrigerators** BlueStars**$26.61**4.3★393 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WDHQ44G) [![2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Part by JPKTA Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore WP2198202](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vFm-MzsaL.jpg)**2198202 Cold Control Thermostat W10822278 Defrost Timer W10225581 Bimetal Thermostat Refrigerator Defrost Complete Kit Replacement Part by JPKTA Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore WP2198202** JPKTA**$16.92**4.1★22 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9W93C93) [![2200859 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replace for WP2200859 AP6006464 PS11739539 Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore MAYTAG KitchenAid Replaces 2200830 2210378 2210379](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4136hYwGY+L.jpg)**2200859 Refrigerator Thermostat Control Replace for WP2200859 AP6006464 PS11739539 Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore MAYTAG KitchenAid Replaces 2200830 2210378 2210379** DR Quality Parts**$17.84**4.3★61 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D77518K) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**22% *“Perfect Fit”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**17% *“Works as advertised”* **Value For Money**15% *“Worth it”* **Assembly/Installation**12% *“Installation easy”* **Efficiency**11% *“Works great no problems”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Got my refrigerator up and running perfectly”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Convenient”* **Quality-Overall**3% *“Good quality product for a reasonable price”* **Heating**3% *“5 month's later and still cooling”* **Compatibility-Overall**1% *“Compatability, seemed like it”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**25% *“Durability, nonexistent”* **Heating**25% *“My new Thermostat did not sense the temp”* **Size-Overall**13% *“one was a bit too wide”* **Touch/Button Controls**6% *“No setting controls”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“This took about half an hour to install with common tools”* **Functionality-Overall**6% *“Didnt work”* **Quality-Overall**6% *“just not as good”* #### **Top return reasons**- Compatibility-Overall21% - Size-Overall16% - Functionality-Overall15% - Defective Material/Parts15% - Heating9% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Assembly/Installation4% - Value For Money4% - Maintenance And Repair3% - Measurement/Reading Accuracy2%