Parts for HRNT1716BF28A — Maytag Refrigerator

We found 16 parts confirmed to fit the Maytag Refrigerator HRNT1716BF28A.

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 HRNT1716/BF28A: 681181 (Refrigerator Wire Clamp), WP6010634 (Refrigerator Defrost Heater), WP99003172 (Silicone Lubricant), 2154436 (Start Relay), 662231 (Refrigerator Wire Tie), 951021 (Stripper, Ic), 13900 (Drier).

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 HRNT1716/BF28A: WP5208528 (Refrigerator Defrost Bi-Metal Thermostat), WP686016 (Refrigerator Temperature Control Thermostat).

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 HRNT1716/BF28A: 71003131 (Adjustment Screw), 6527513 (Refrigerator Screw), 951061 (Refrigerator Screw), 951031 (Support Module).

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 HRNT1716/BF28A: 4140111 (Compressor Screw).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on HRNT1716/BF28A: 557321 (Light Switch), 31956 (Light Bulb).

Before you buy

Match HRNT1716BF28A 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 Maytag Refrigerator models

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

• HRNT1716/BF28D — 13 parts
• HRNT1716/BF34A — 10 parts
• HRNT1716H/BF34A — 68 parts
• HRNT1716H/BF34D — 14 parts
• HRNT1906A/AF53A — 13 parts
• HRNT1716A/BF33D — 11 parts
• HRNT1716A/BF33A — 11 parts
• HRNT1535V/DF06A — 10 parts
• HRNT1535H/DF08A — 11 parts
• HRNT1535A/DF07A — 13 parts

Other models with this exact parts list

Each model below is confirmed to share the identical compatible-parts list with this one.

• RB15KA-1A/BG01E — 14 parts
• RB15KA-1A/BL02B — 13 parts

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