Whirlpool WRX735SDHZ Repair Guide
Whirlpool’s popular 4-door french-door with the exterior refrigerated drawer. More doors mean more gaskets and more door electronics, but the cooling core is conventional single-evaporator Whirlpool — well understood and cheap to service.
Common problems & typical repair costs
| Problem | Likely cause | Typical fix | OEM part # | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge warm, freezer OK | Defrost fault or evap fan | Standard defrost/fan repair | — | $150–$350 |
| Ice maker slow | Module or frozen fill | Swap module; thaw fill | W11043013⚠ Water inlet valve for this model only — the WRF555SDFZ and MFI2570FEZ use WPW10312696 instead | $150–$350 |
| Drawer zone wrong temp | Drawer thermistor or damper | Replace sensor/damper | W10316760⚠ Freezer temperature thermistor | $120–$280 |
| Water under crispers | Defrost drain clog | Flush + duckbill | — | $80–$200 |
| Not cooling, clicking | Start relay before compressor | Replace relay first | W11092533replaces W10798748 | $100–$200 |
Costs are national averages for professional repair (parts + labor). See the linked cost guides below for full breakdowns.
Error codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PO | Power outage indicator |
| (Diagnostics) | Service mode via door switches + buttons |
Tech notes
Four doors = four gaskets; a leaking drawer gasket makes the whole box run hard. The dollar-bill test on every door is this model’s cheapest tune-up.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Stationary Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Section 608) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant handling rules and the certification required to open a sealed system.
- Section 608 Technician Certification U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Which certification type covers household refrigerators and freezers.
Cost guides for this machine’s common repairs
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