Refrigerator Defrost Timer 8170404

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 39 models · Reference price: $33.72

8170404 is a Whirlpool replacement part (refrigerator defrost timer) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 39 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: The control board or display isn't responding, temperature settings won't change, or the unit won't power on at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 8170404 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• R0131577 — Defrost Timer Kit - 120V 60Hz

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

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• Refrigerator Light Switch 4344571
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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $33.72. 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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