Temperature Sensor Replacement Cost — Oven, Refrigerator & More (U.S., 2026)
Estimated $90–$250 for a temperature sensor / thermistor replacement in the U.S., depending on the appliance and the exact fault. Built from 7 sourced repair jobs across 4 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 | $10–$60 | $90–$230 | DIY possible |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven not heating | Oven temperature sensor replacement | $10–$60 | $100–$250 | DIY possible |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Oven temperature incorrect / uneven | Oven temperature sensor replacement | $10–$60 | $100–$250 | DIY possible |
| Range / Stove / Oven | Broiler not working | Temperature sensor / broil switch replacement | $10–$70 | $100–$250 | DIY possible |
| Wall Oven | Not heating | Temperature sensor replacement | $10–$60 | $100–$250 | DIY possible |
| Wall Oven | Temperature incorrect / uneven | Oven temperature sensor replacement | $10–$60 | $100–$250 | DIY possible |
| Freezer (Chest / Upright) | Temperature fluctuating | Thermistor / temperature sensor replacement | $10–$60 | $90–$230 | DIY possible |
Base: 5 published national repair-cost guides (full source registry on the methodology page) · National base ranges — localize any figure on its linked problem page · Reviewed July 2026 · Estimated
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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.