Parts for AQU1827BRW03 — Whirlpool Freezer

We found 16 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Freezer AQU1827BRW03.

Compatibility table

All 16 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
8210311ThermostatThis model only
W10177675Level Legs12 models
4390489Shim23 models
WP181801001Bimetal Defrost Thermostat30 models$60.51
WP381329Defrost Timer30 models$104.33
WP465151004Door Gasket30 models$237.42
WP4356840Freezer Door Key30 models$11.77
WP382710001Freezer Leveling Leg30 models$16.07
234286021OVERLOAD30 models$80.82
W11175809Refrigeration Appliance Defrost Heater30 models$112.44
4390598Screw30 models$21.45
WP483053003Temperature Control Thermostat30 models$132.44
4356777Terminal Cover38 models
180247101CLIP-TOEPLATE47 models$6.26
4357124Defrost Timer214 models
4390513Switch274 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.

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 AQU1827BRW03: 8210311 (Thermostat), WP181801001 (Bimetal Defrost Thermostat), WP483053003 (Temperature Control Thermostat).

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 AQU1827BRW03: W10177675 (Level Legs), 4390489 (Shim), WP4356840 (Freezer Door Key), WP382710001 (Freezer Leveling Leg), 234286021 (OVERLOAD), W11175809 (Refrigeration Appliance Defrost Heater), 4390513 (Switch).

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 AQU1827BRW03: WP381329 (Defrost Timer), 4357124 (Defrost Timer).

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 AQU1827BRW03: WP465151004 (Door Gasket).

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 AQU1827BRW03: 4390598 (Screw), 4356777 (Terminal Cover), 180247101 (CLIP-TOEPLATE).

Before you buy

Match AQU1827BRW03 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

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

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