REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT IS TOO COLD OR FREEZES FOOD
Whirlpool Refrigerator thermistor / temperature sensor W11438736, Fixes Refrigerator compartment is too cold or freezes food
Whirlpool OEM refrigerator temperature sensor that senses refrigerator temperature and sends the reading to the electronic control.
Part W11438736Whirlpool
Guaranteed to Fit — or your money back.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
Confirm your full appliance model number before ordering.
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Part NumberW11438736
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeRefrigerator thermistor / temperature sensor
✅ Cross Reference Information
Current Part NumberW11438736
Common Symptoms
- Refrigerator compartment is too cold
- Food freezes in the refrigerator compartment
Check Before Replacing
- With power disconnected, test the thermistor with a multimeter; its resistance should change as the thermistor temperature changes.
- Confirm the refrigerator model number against the documented compatibility list before ordering.
Pro Tip
Verify the complete appliance model number because this thermistor is used across multiple Whirlpool-family refrigerator models.
Part Details
Part NumberW11438736
Part TypeRefrigerator thermistor / temperature sensor
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionMonitor refrigerator-compartment temperature for electronic temperature-control operation.
Installation Notes
- Disconnect refrigerator power before installation.
- Safely store perishable food while power is disconnected.
- Wear work gloves to protect hands during service.
Verified Compatible Models
5GT118FFEW00, 5MT519SFEG00, 5MT519SFEH00, 5WT519SFEG00, 5WT519SFEW00, ART308FFDB00, ART308FFDB01, ART308FFDB02, ART308FFDB06, ART308FFDB07, ART308FFDB08, ART308FFDB10, ART308FFDM00, ART308FFDM01, ART308FFDM02, ART308FFDM06, ART308FFDM07, ART308FFDM08, ART308FFDM10, ART308FFDW00, ART308FFDW01, ART308FFDW02, ART308FFDW06, ART308FFDW07, ART308FFDW08, ART308FFDW10, ART318FFDB02, ART318FFDB03, ART318FFDB06, ART318FFDB07, WRT148FZDM04, WRT148FZDW04, WRT318FZDM00
Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.
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