Temperature Sensor Replacement Cost — Oven, Refrigerator & More (New Zealand, 2026)
Estimated $80–$350 NZD for a temperature sensor / thermistor replacement in New Zealand, depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 2 sourced repair jobs across 2 appliance types — each row keeps its own sources. Reviewed July 2026.
What a temperature sensor / thermistor replacement costs, by appliance and fault Estimated
Each row is a real sourced repair job whose description matched this part. Parts and total are that job's own national range — follow the problem link to localize it to your area.
| Appliance | Problem | Repair | Parts | Total | DIY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Freezing food (too cold) | Thermistor / temperature sensor replacement | $40–$110 NZD | $180–$350 NZD | DIY possible |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Temperature fluctuating | Thermistor / temperature sensor replacement | $15–$30 NZD | $80–$190 NZD | Pro recommended |
Base: published rates from 7 NZ repair companies · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated (GST-inclusive)
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Estimated national ranges aggregated from the linked problem pages — no per-page localization is applied here. See the methodology for the localization method and named sources.
Reviewed by a Red-Seal certified appliance technician.