Parts for AFU1767BW — Whirlpool Freezer
We found 16 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Freezer AFU1767BW.
Compatibility table
| Part # | Part | Also fits | Reference price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68001561 | Compressor Kit | This model only | — |
| 68001319 | Heat Exchange | 2 models | — |
| 68001384 | Temperature Control | 6 models | — |
| 68001490 | Overload | 8 models | — |
| 68001121 | Evaporator Screw | 9 models | — |
| 68001474 | Screw | 9 models | — |
| 68001115 | Defrost Timer | 14 models | — |
| WP181801001 | Bimetal Defrost Thermostat | 30 models | $60.51 |
| WP381329 | Defrost Timer | 30 models | $104.33 |
| WP4357142 | Freezer Door Gasket (White) | 30 models | $181.30 |
| 4390731 | Hinge Bushing | 30 models | $17.30 |
| W11175809 | Refrigeration Appliance Defrost Heater | 30 models | $112.44 |
| 4390598 | Screw | 30 models | $21.45 |
| WP483053003 | Temperature Control Thermostat | 30 models | $132.44 |
| 68001324 | Light Switch | 31 models | — |
| 139001 | Refrigerator UV Dye Dryer | 1,790 models | — |
Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.
Common failure areas on this model
The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.
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.
Parts in this group on AFU1767BW: 68001561 (Compressor Kit), 68001319 (Heat Exchange), 68001384 (Temperature Control), 68001490 (Overload), W11175809 (Refrigeration Appliance Defrost Heater), 139001 (Refrigerator UV Dye Dryer).
Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware
Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.
Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.
Parts in this group on AFU1767BW: 68001121 (Evaporator Screw), 68001474 (Screw), 4390731 (Hinge Bushing), 4390598 (Screw).
Controls, timers and wiring
Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.
Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.
Parts in this group on AFU1767BW: 68001115 (Defrost Timer), WP381329 (Defrost Timer).
Heat control (thermostats, fuses, heating element)
Symptom: The appliance runs but heats or cools inconsistently, or shuts off partway through a cycle.
Check: With the appliance unplugged, check continuity across the part with a multimeter -- no continuity means it has failed.
Parts in this group on AFU1767BW: WP181801001 (Bimetal Defrost Thermostat), WP483053003 (Temperature Control Thermostat).
Door and drum seals
Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.
Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.
Parts in this group on AFU1767BW: WP4357142 (Freezer Door Gasket (White)).
Interior lighting
Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.
Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.
Parts in this group on AFU1767BW: 68001324 (Light Switch).
Before you buy
Match AFU1767BW exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.
How to confirm this is your model
Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.
Neighbouring Whirlpool Freezer models
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