Refrigerator Thermostat 4344231

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 53 models · Reference price: $32.49

4344231 is a Whirlpool replacement part (refrigerator thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 53 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 4344231 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• WP10442411 — Bimetal Defrost Thermostat

Other parts for model KBRS22KFWH00

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

• Refrigerator Defrost Timer 4344280
• Refrigerator Light Switch 4344314
• Refrigerator Screw 4343772
• Refrigerator Compressor 4343856
• Refrigerator Screw 4344293
• Refrigerator Door Hinge Screw WP67006380
• Refrigerator Door Shelf End Cap 4386917
• Defrost Timer Kit - 120V 60Hz R0131577

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $32.49. 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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