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GT1721NECW Maytag Refrigerator - Overview

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Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap – Part Number: WP61002112
Shelf Retainer Bar End Cap
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PartSelect #: PS11743131
Manufacturer #: WP61002112
The shelf retainer bar end cap is used to keep the retainer bar in place, and can be used on either the right or left hand side of the bar. This white, OEM end cap is approximately 2 inches long, and ...
$10.69
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Refrigerator Door Switch – Part Number: W11384469
Refrigerator Door Switch
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PartSelect #: PS12728638
Manufacturer #: W11384469
Door switch turns the light off when you close the door.
$38.48
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Door Shelf Retainer Bar – Part Number: W11045462
Door Shelf Retainer Bar
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PartSelect #: PS11775297
Manufacturer #: W11045462
This refrigerator door shelf trim is approximately 28 inches long. It is all white in color, and it is made entirely of metal. NOTE: The image may not be of the exact product but will function properly.
$54.77
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Bimetal Defrost Thermostat – Part Number: WP4387503
Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
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PartSelect #: PS11742474
Manufacturer #: WP4387503
This is a bimetal defrost thermostat for your refrigerator. It stops the fridge from overheating during the defrost cycle by protecting the evaporator. This clip-on thermostat will sense the temperatu...
$42.49
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Screw – Part Number: WP488729
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11742721
Manufacturer #: WP488729
Metallic screw that is less than an inch long. Does not include the plastic washer.
$7.91
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Screw – Part Number: WP489478
Screw
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PartSelect #: PS11742754
Manufacturer #: WP489478
Sold individually.
$5.42
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Hinge Washer – Part Number: WP61002231
Hinge Washer
PartSelect #: PS11743134
Manufacturer #: WP61002231
This hinge can be used for washers and refrigerators. The hinge is used to easily open and close your appliance door. If you put too much pressure or weight on the door, it can break the hinge or the ...
$14.53
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Lower Hinge Pin – Part Number: WP61001925
Lower Hinge Pin
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PartSelect #: PS11743117
Manufacturer #: WP61001925
This lower hinge pin is just over an inch long. It is black in color and is made of plastic. It is located on the bottom part of the door hinge.
$26.98
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Cold Control Knob - Fresh Food – Part Number: WP61006074
Cold Control Knob - Fresh Food
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PartSelect #: PS11743271
Manufacturer #: WP61006074
This clear fresh food control knob is almost three inches in diameter. There is blue numbering around the perimeter of the knob denoting the level of coldness inside the refrigerator.
$54.09
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Clip -On Defrost Thermostat – Part Number: WP61005254
Clip -On Defrost Thermostat
PartSelect #: PS11743221
Manufacturer #: WP61005254
This thermostat cuts out at 38 degrees Fahrenheit. The thermostat will sense the temperature increase in the evaporator during the defrost cycle and will cycle the defrost heater off after the ice or frost is melted.
$72.15
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SCREW – Part Number: W10856122
SCREW
PartSelect #: PS11731320
Manufacturer #: W10856122
This screw is less than an inch long, and is made entirely of metal. Sold individually.
$5.36
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Screw – Part Number: 67006425
Screw
PartSelect #: PS1845599
Manufacturer #: 67006425
This screw is sold individually
$8.04
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Lights inside refrigerator not working
I used a flat-head screwdriver to pop out the old light rocker switch. Then, I unplugged the wires, plugged them into the new light rocker switch, and then popped the new switch into the hole. That's it! Lights began working again.
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Refrigerator Door Switch
  • Clint from Rayville, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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water dripping inside fridge due to drain hole being frozen over wiith ice.
first I diagnosed the problem with the whirlpool do-it-yourself repair manual, which was very easy to understand. as per the repair manual, "this part located on the evaporator or the back of the liner is used during the defrost cycle. This bimetal senses the temperature from the evaporator. When the temperature reaches 50-70 degrees (F) the defrost bimetal turnd the defrost heater off. " then I emptied the freezer. removed the the back panel to expose the evaporator. I looked for the bimetal defrost thermostat clipped on the evaporator. tested the bi-metal defrost thermostat, as per the manual, " the ohmmeter should show ZERO resistance (continuity). if not, the bimetal is bad and needs replacing." NOTE: the bimetal must be cold. it is also tested with the bimetal warm/hot, by running it under hot water. i used a styrofoam cup with hot water & dipped the bimetal in. as per the manual, " the ohmmeter should show an open circuit. if not, the bimetal is bad and needs replacing. then got online found partselect.com. ordered the part, recieved it in less than 2 days. within minutes after recieving the part, I removed the bimetal defrost thermostat and spliced in the new one. thanks to partselect.com my fridge is back up and running properly again. prior to installing the new bimetal, i tested it, as descibed above, you can hear & feel the bimetal open/close when it gets hot/cold.
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Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
  • Edwin from Maplewood, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver
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Light Switch broke
An easy job for smaller hands. Removed the two bolts holding the light cover. Removed two electrical connections from the old switch by pinching the retaining clip,removed the switch, snapped in the new one and re-attached the connectors. Your online illustrations helped me to know that the plastic housing for the light switch would only swing down so far and was not intended to be removed. Saved me from breaking that plastic cover's tabs. This home repair saved me more than 5 times the cost of hiring a professional to do it. Very happy homeowner.
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Refrigerator Door Switch
  • James Richard from St. Cloud, MN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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