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Defrost Heater & Thermostat
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This is a new, genuine OEM part manufactured by Whirlpool for Admiral, Bosch, Crosley, Jenn Air, Magic Chef and Maytag appliances.
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Defrost Heater & Thermostat WP61006116
Defrost Heater & Thermostat WP61006116
Defrost Heater & Thermostat WP61006116
Defrost Heater & Thermostat WP61006116
Defrost Heater & Thermostat WP61006116
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Defrost Heater & Thermostat

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This is a new, genuine OEM part manufactured by Whirlpool for Admiral, Bosch, Crosley, Jenn Air, Magic Chef and Maytag appliances.
$40.87
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Arrives Tue Apr 30–May 3.

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Part Description

Refrigerator Defrost Heater and Defrost Thermostat Assembly.  This is a new GENUINE Whirlpool replacement part.

Part Number

PD00017557

Manufacturer Part

WP61006116

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Defrost Heater Testing

Learn how to test your refrigerator or freezer defrost heater using a multimeter.

Top Rated Repair Story

Rick from GA

Submitted on Mar. 8, 2019
Product Rating
Problem
Refrigerator freezer would not defrost
Repair Story
Removed the two screws for the freezer coil cover, located the plug for the defrost heater element, checked the resistan Read More

Part Numbers

This Part PD00017557 (Mfg #WP61006116) replaces these parts:

Our Competitor’s Part Numbers for this part

  • 1021756
  • AP6010099
  • PS11743275
  • EAP11743275

Compatible Brands

  • Admiral
  • Bosch
  • Crosley
  • Jenn Air
  • Magic Chef
  • Maytag

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Part
Defrost Heater & Thermostat
Product Rating
Customer
Rick from GA
Problem
Refrigerator freezer would not defrost
Tools
Nut driver, volt meter
Repair & Advice
Removed the two screws for the freezer coil cover, located the plug for the defrost heater element, checked the resistance with my multi-meter. The defrost heater was was bad. Ordered replacement heater on Wednesday morning and received it the next. Had it fixed and running in less than 15 minutes. Very pleased with the excellent response time and the price was the lowest I found. Highly recommended!
Story submitted on March 8, 2019
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Part
Defrost Heater & Thermostat
Product Rating
Customer
Larry from IL
Problem
refrigerator compartment too warm, freezer coils full of frost
Tools
socket & pliers
Repair & Advice
part was fairly easy to replace & took care of the problem
Story submitted on July 28, 2021
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Part
Defrost Heater & Thermostat
Product Rating
Customer
Rodolfo from NC
Problem
Defrost heater needed to be replaced.
Tools
Phillips head screwdriver.
Repair & Advice
Refrigerator was not cooling but the freezer was fine. I unscrewed the panels in the back of the freezer to reveal the parts. Noticed the element was damaged. Ordered and replaced. Tight fit to work on, so patience is needed...
Story submitted on March 11, 2020

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