Parts for FC498W — RCA
We found 12 parts confirmed to fit the RCA FC498W.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| X35952031 | Home Electronics Solenoid | This model only | $35.99 · Amazon |
| 142725 | Housing | This model only | $4.50 · Amazon |
| 140896721 | MICRO INDUCT | This model only | $3.51 · Amazon |
| 002D212 | Mix Pop Psc2 | This model only | $2.99 · Amazon |
| 2279160500 | Nla Bracket | This model only | $30.99 · Amazon |
| 06365111000 | Top Panel F | This model only | $7.99 · Amazon |
| 143556 | Transformer | This model only | $17.35 · Amazon |
| 5304518176 | TUBE ASSEMBL | 3 models | $97.10 · Amazon |
| 75308584 | Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Assembly | 23 models | $23.76 · Amazon |
| 5304471276 | Room Air Conditioner Ambient Thermistor 5304471276 | 423 models | $36.40 · Amazon |
| 5303935318 | Range Oven Door Trim Kit | 877 models | $71.49 · Amazon |
| WP3388229 | Dryer Retainer Spring Clip | 991 models | $9.62 · Amazon |
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
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 FC498W: X35952031 (Home Electronics Solenoid), 140896721 (MICRO INDUCT), 002D212 (Mix Pop Psc2), 143556 (Transformer).
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 FC498W: 142725 (Housing), 2279160500 (Nla Bracket), 06365111000 (Top Panel F), 5304518176 (TUBE ASSEMBL), 75308584 (Line Trimmer Recoil Starter Assembly), 5303935318 (Range Oven Door Trim Kit), WP3388229 (Dryer Retainer Spring Clip).
Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)
Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.
Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.
Parts in this group on FC498W: 5304471276 (Room Air Conditioner Ambient Thermistor 5304471276).
Before you buy
Match FC498W 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
Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. 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.
Still not sure?
Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.