Defrost Heater and Thermostat Kit WP61006197

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Refrigerator · Fits: 35 models · Reference price: $87.23

WP61006197 is a Whirlpool replacement part (defrost heater and thermostat kit) for refrigerators. Our fitment data lists 35 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 WP61006197 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• 00678777 — Bosch Refrigerator Evaporator Cover Assembly
• 104703
• 1090990052
• 197259 — Lawn Tractor Belt Keeper, Right
• 2037191030
• 220627 — Decal,endcap
• 240516502 — Refrigerator Door Hinge Pin
• 251C034090
• 3391JJ2012D — Vegetable Tray Assembly
• D7824706Q — Replacement Ice Maker
• VJS1085
• W10582038 — Maytag Washer Electronic Control Board

Other parts for model ARS2760BW

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

• Refrigerator Condenser 61005452
• Ice Chute WP61004677
• Roll Pin WP9705445
• Temperature Control WP61003456
• SCREW 61005394
• Screw 2006253
• Ice Bucket Support Enclosure 61005625
• Ice Maker Support WP61005028

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $87.23. 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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