Whirlpool Oven Temperature Sensor: Cost & When It’s Not Worth It
$140–360 total (shop) · $12–75 DIY part
Part prices $12–75 on eBay (checked 2026-11-04) · shop total from published rates ($70–130 service call, $50–125/hr) · estimates, not quotes
It’s usually a quick, cheap fix. The temperature sensor is a slide-in probe with two wires; over- or under-baking is the symptom and the repair needs no igniter work at all.
⚠️Gas ovens: shut the gas supply before working on anything near the valve; electric ovens need only the breaker off.
Your model number decides which part you need.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
Triage, most likely first
| Cause | DIY | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Baked results skew hot or cold | 1/5 · 5–15 min | $12–75 DIY · $140–360 shop |
| F3/F4-class fault codes | 1/5 · 5–15 min | $12–75 DIY · $140–360 shop |
| Sensor tests normal and the oven still overheats | 2/5 | the oven control is the next suspect, not the sensor |
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Parts
Whirlpool oven temperature sensor W10833885 · WPW10131825 (verify against your model plate).