Refrigerator Thermostat 2161282

Brand: KitchenAid · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 102 models · Reference price: $75.75

2161282 is a KitchenAid replacement part (refrigerator thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 102 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.

Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 2161282 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• WP2315562 — Refrigerator Thermostat

Other parts for model KSRC22KBWH01

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Interior Panel 1126204
• Light Bar 1126089
• Panl Al T 4362045
• Panl Wh T 4362047
• Refrigerator Crisper Pan 2168851
• Refrigerator Evaporator Defrost Heater 2161322
• Refrigerator Freezer Basket 1126352
• Refrigerator Meat Pan 2168884

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $75.75. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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