Parts for KCM08FAX1 — Hotpoint Air Conditioner

We found 16 parts confirmed to fit the Hotpoint Air Conditioner KCM08FAX1.

Compatibility table

All 16 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WJ23X287Compressor Overload2 models— · Amazon
307087USE & CARE BOOK4 models— · Amazon
WJ35X163Power Cord8 models— · Amazon
WJ1X828Complete Mounting Nut10 models— · Amazon
WJ71X2176Discharge Louver10 models$0.89 · Amazon
WJ43X434GASKET TERMINAL COVER10 models— · Amazon
WJ86X207Installation Kit10 models— · Amazon
WJ12X212Knob10 models— · Amazon
WJ73X157Outdoor Fan10 models— · Amazon
WJ65X388Top Gusset10 models— · Amazon
WJ71X2180Wire Seal10 models$4.49 · Amazon
WJ53X184Capillry Kit11 models$47.18 · Amazon
WJ2X521Fricton C14 models$40.16 · Amazon
WJ27X65Thermistor23 models$183.55 · Amazon
WJ62X335Rack Control36 models$38.85 · Amazon
WJ53X130Home Electronics Capillary397 models$47.18 · 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 KCM08FAX1: WJ23X287 (Compressor Overload), 307087 (USE & CARE BOOK), WJ35X163 (Power Cord), WJ1X828 (Complete Mounting Nut), WJ71X2176 (Discharge Louver), WJ86X207 (Installation Kit), WJ73X157 (Outdoor Fan), WJ65X388 (Top Gusset), WJ71X2180 (Wire Seal), WJ2X521 (Fricton C).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.

Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.

Parts in this group on KCM08FAX1: WJ43X434 (GASKET TERMINAL COVER).

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 KCM08FAX1: WJ12X212 (Knob), WJ53X184 (Capillry Kit), WJ62X335 (Rack Control), WJ53X130 (Home Electronics Capillary).

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 KCM08FAX1: WJ27X65 (Thermistor).

Before you buy

Match KCM08FAX1 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.

Neighbouring Hotpoint Air Conditioner models

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

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.