Defrost Heater and Thermostat Assembly WP61006116

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 169 models · Reference price: $57.38

WP61006116 is a Whirlpool replacement part (defrost heater and thermostat assembly) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 169 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)

Symptom: The refrigerator's temperature reads inconsistently, or the compressor and defrost cycle seem out of step with how warm or cold it actually is inside.

Check: A thermistor that has drifted or failed reports the wrong temperature to the control board, so compare the compartment's actual temperature to what the display or dial shows.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WP61006116 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• D7824706Q — Replacement Ice Maker
• WP67001716 — Crisper Drawer Cover Support
• WP67002633 — Refrigerator Crisper Pan
• WP67002659 — Crisper Drawer
• WP67005140 — Freezer Door Handle
• WPA3073101 — Light Bulb - 120V 25W

Other parts for model CS24G6DQ

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

• Delay Board 61003288
• Lower Seal 61003389
• Meat Glass 61003157
• Name Insert 61002078
• Refrigerator Cover 61004771
• Refrigerator Crisper Pan 61006132
• Refrigerator Drain Pan 61002649
• Refrigerator Evaporator Cover 61003387

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $57.38. 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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