Temperature Control Thermostat 851285

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 404 models · Reference price: $118.52

851285 is a Whirlpool replacement part (temperature control thermostat) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 404 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 851285 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 12002730 — Refrigerator Evaporator
• 211445401
• 2317267 — Refrigerator Ice Bin Release Button 2317267
• 42804628
• 5304504077 — Dishwasher Pressure Sensor
• 871991845
• 95-2663
• F2WC9I1 — Refrigerator Water Filter
• HC52DL755
• W10311524 — Refrigerator Air Filter
• W10346771A — Produce Preserver Filter
• W11384469 — Refrigerator Door Switch

Other parts for model 1067699362

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

• Refrigerator Cam 627506
• Refrigerator Heat Exchange 989218
• Refrigerator Panel 990623
• Refrigerator Panel 990639
• Refrigerator Shelf 992169
• Refrigerator Stud 990205
• Refrigerator Trim 987552
• Start Relay 549936

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $118.52. 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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