Defrost Heater - 500W 115V WP61001846

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 732 models · Reference price: $40.02

WP61001846 is a Whirlpool replacement part (defrost heater - 500w 115v) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 732 models that use it.

When to replace this part

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WP61001846 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 0168624A52
• 1000004DBL10 — Drawer, 2-in
• 1619431
• 2177311 — Door Gasket - Black
• 7018855YP
• WH49X316 — GE Washer Drain Hose Extension Kit
• WP61004888 — Evaporator Fan Motor - 115V 60Hz - Blade NOT Included
• WP67001716 — Crisper Drawer Cover Support
• WP67002633 — Refrigerator Crisper Pan
• WP67002659 — Crisper Drawer
• WP68233-3 — Refrigerator Defrost Timer
• WPA3073101 — Light Bulb - 120V 25W

Other parts for model JRSDE229B

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Refrigerator Escutcheon 69907-21
• Refrigerator Freezer Liner 69252-1
• Evaporator Fan Blade 52120-4
• Refrigerator Solenoid WP67883-3
• Refrigerator Wheel Pin 64965-1
• Refrigerator Wire Harness 61001017
• Refrigerator Screw 61004424
• Refrigerator Water Tube WPW10426709

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $40.02. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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