Parts for CTA12CPB — Hotpoint Refrigerator

We found 21 parts confirmed to fit the Hotpoint Refrigerator CTA12CPB.

Compatibility table

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Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on CTA12CPB: 799476 (Briggs & Statton Engine Sump), WR8X5109 (GUARDETTE), 787015100637 (Troy-Bilt Link-Lift Pi), WR85X5003 (Low Side), WR9X5123 (Package Control), DA8202510A (Refrigerator Door Assembly, Left), WR7X5034 (Relay 1/4 Hp), WR87X29 (Wr87x0029), WR97X155 (FREON 7 OZ.), WR23X5110 (Refrigerator Switch), WR55X11031 (Refrigerator User Interface), 6911167 (Water Heater Burner Assembly), WB56X10433 (Microwave Door Assembly (White)), WP211210 (Washing Machine Clamping Nut Washer).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on CTA12CPB: WB7X7289 (Range Oven Door Vent End Cap), 8539874 (Shield).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door that won't stay sealed, causing warm spots inside or the compressor running longer than it should.

Check: Close the door on a strip of paper and pull it out; if it slides free with little resistance, the gasket has lost its grip and should be checked against your model's part number.

Parts in this group on CTA12CPB: WR24X5012 (Refrigerator Gasket), WR24X5013 (Refrigerator Gasket).

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.

Parts in this group on CTA12CPB: 16830000 (Imperial Freezer Temperature Control Thermostat).

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.

Parts in this group on CTA12CPB: EAE60682901 (Room Air Conditioner Dual-Motor Run Capacitor).

Cooling system (compressor, condenser, evaporator)

Symptom: The refrigerator or freezer runs warm, the compressor cycles on and off rapidly, or frost builds up heavily inside.

Check: Listen for the compressor and condenser fan actually running, feel the condenser coils for heat, and check the evaporator coil for an ice layer that blocks airflow.

Parts in this group on CTA12CPB: 4681JB1029S (Refrigerator Evaporator Fan Motor).

Before you buy

Match CTA12CPB exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most refrigerators, the model and serial plate sits inside on a side wall or behind the bottom grille. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Hotpoint Refrigerator models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

• CTA12CPC — 17 parts
• CTA14AMN — 12 parts
• CTA14AMP — 10 parts
• CTE14CYSDRWH — 10 parts
• CTE14CYSFRWH — 10 parts
• CSZ22DRAAD — 10 parts
• CSXW27CLR — 10 parts
• CSXW27CLN — 10 parts
• CSXW27CLL — 10 parts
• CSXW27CLJ — 10 parts

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