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Defrost Thermostat
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This is a new, genuine OEM part manufactured by Whirlpool for Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Magic Chef, Maytag, Montgomery Ward and Whirlpool appliances.
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Defrost Thermostat WP1-81801-001
Defrost Thermostat WP1-81801-001
Defrost Thermostat WP1-81801-001
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Defrost Thermostat

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This is a new, genuine OEM part manufactured by Whirlpool for Admiral, Amana, Crosley, Magic Chef, Maytag, Montgomery Ward and Whirlpool appliances.
$36.81
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Part Description

Refrigerator Bi-metal Defrost Thermostat, L51-36F.  This is a new GENUINE Whirlpool replacement part.

Part Number

PD00005081

Manufacturer Part

WP1-81801-001

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Defrost thermostat testing

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Top Rated Repair Story

Timothy from MI

Submitted on Sep. 16, 2015
Product Rating
Problem
Freezer wouldn't go in to defrost
Repair Story
The thermostat was right there which all I did is unplug 2 wires & put the new thermostat in Read More

Part Numbers

This Part PD00005081 (Mfg #WP1-81801-001) replaces these parts:

Our Competitor’s Part Numbers for this part

  • 1615758
  • AP6005190
  • PS11738201
  • EAP11738201

Compatible Brands

  • Admiral
  • Amana
  • Crosley
  • Magic Chef
  • Maytag
  • Montgomery Ward
  • Whirlpool

Repair Stories

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Part
Defrost Thermostat
Product Rating
Customer
Timothy from MI
Problem
Freezer wouldn't go in to defrost
Tools
Used a Philip screwdriver took inside panel off
Repair & Advice
The thermostat was right there which all I did is unplug 2 wires & put the new thermostat in
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Part
Defrost Thermostat
Product Rating
Customer
Tim from CA
Problem
Freezer was frosting over.
Tools
Wire stripers/nippers, power screwdriver
Repair & Advice
Three year old Whirlpool freezer was frosting over. Needed to replace defrost thermostat, so freezer would remain frost-free.
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Part
Defrost Thermostat
Product Rating
Customer
John from AZ
Problem
Freezer not defrosting
Tools
Screw driver Phillips
Repair & Advice
Very easy repair utube it

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