Hotpoint Fridge Freezer Thermostat

Senses the temperature and switches the compressor on and off to hold the set temperature.

Signs it has failed

• The fridge is too warm, or freezes the salad drawer
• The compressor never stops, or never starts
• The dial feels loose or has no click
• Temperature swings far more than normal

Check before you buy

• Rule out a failing door seal, dirty condenser coils or a very full fridge first
• Turn the dial: you should hear a click as it passes the off position
• Check the temperature with a separate fridge thermometer

What replacing it fixes: if the signs above match your fridge freezer and the checks point to this part, fitting a new one should clear those faults. If the symptoms continue, the cause is elsewhere (a control board, a sensor or a blocked vent or hose).

How to replace it

1. Unplug the fridge
2. Remove the thermostat housing or control panel at the top of the fridge compartment
3. Photograph the wiring and disconnect the thermostat
4. Release the capillary tube or sensor if fitted and fit the new unit
5. Reconnect, refit the housing and allow several hours to stabilise

Guide steps are typical for this type of part. Layouts differ between models, so follow your own manual where it differs.

Getting the right part

Thermostats vary by type (mechanical or electronic) and wiring. Match the part number or your model number.

Part numbers listed for Hotpoint fridge freezer thermostat

These are manufacturer part numbers that a UK spares retailer lists as Hotpoint fridge freezer thermostat parts (checked 2026-10-29). Fit is per model: a number here is a lead to check against your own rating plate, not a promise it fits your machine. Searching the exact number is the most reliable way to find the right part. The retailer lists 58 Hotpoint numbers for this part type; 10 are shown, because most fit only specific models. Search with your model number to narrow it down.

Some numbers are used across Hotpoint, Indesit, Creda and other Whirlpool-group brands. Numbers starting C00 are the Hotpoint/Indesit manufacturer reference format. If your old part has a number printed on it, match that first.

Find it on Amazon

This opens an Amazon search for the part so you see what is in stock for your model today. Look for your model number in the listing title or the “compatible models” section, and prefer sellers who state it explicitly.

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