
Defrost/Evaporator Heater
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PartSelect Number PS11743472
Manufacturer Part Number WP67001794
Manufactured by
Whirlpool
Product Description
Defrost/Evaporator Heater Specifications
The defrost heater is similar to the burners on an electric stove. It's located just beneath the cooling coils, which are concealed behind a panel in the freezer compartment. The heater gets hot. And, because it's close to the cooling coils, any ice or frost build-up melts.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Fridge too warm | Freezer not defrosting | Freezer too cold
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Amana, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid.
Part# WP67001794 replaces these:
67001085, 67001794, 8171152
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Replacing your Amana Refrigerator Defrost/Evaporator Heater
Customer Repair Stories
Average Repair Rating: 3.3 / 5.0, 3 reviews.
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Defrost failed. Freezer icing up
(FYI, Amana model is re-labeled Maytag with similar model number)I earlier replaced the defrost timer but that didn't solve the problem, so I purchased a new thermostat and evaporator heater. The hardest part was figuring out how to remove the slide out freezer door to access the back panel. Simple once figured out: There is one small screw on each slide rail, facing outward, near the door. Remove each screw and the door section will pivot up and disconnect from the rail.
The next thing you have to do is remove one of the slide rail supports so you can remove the back panel. Slide the track all the way out and you will see three small machine screws securing the track to the side of the freezer wall. Remove. Then push in the plastic clasp (near the back of the compartment) and slide the plastic assembly forward and out of the compartment. Now you can unscrew and remove the back panel to access the thermostat and heater.
I checked the resistance of the existing heater and measured 300 ohms (it would have been an open circuit if it was burned out). When I saw the resistance was OK on the heater, I left it in place and only changed out the thermostat. The defrost has worked fine since. Good luck.
The next thing you have to do is remove one of the slide rail supports so you can remove the back panel. Slide the track all the way out and you will see three small machine screws securing the track to the side of the freezer wall. Remove. Then push in the plastic clasp (near the back of the compartment) and slide the plastic assembly forward and out of the compartment. Now you can unscrew and remove the back panel to access the thermostat and heater.
I checked the resistance of the existing heater and measured 300 ohms (it would have been an open circuit if it was burned out). When I saw the resistance was OK on the heater, I left it in place and only changed out the thermostat. The defrost has worked fine since. Good luck.
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James from Chestnut Hill, MA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Fridge was warm.
Removed timer. Tested timer with a continuity tester-seemed ok. Checked heater element-30 ohms-checked ok. Defrost thermostat measured 53k ohms when it was cold or warm. Should be open at room temperature and closed when cold. Part Select recommended changing the heater when you replace the thermostat. I was not able to slide the heating element out of freezer coils without removing coils. Put the old element back in. Seems to work ok. Thanks.
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Chris from Barto, PA
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Difficulty Level:A Bit Difficult
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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timer gave out, so it caused the fridge to freeze
took out manual to locate area's that needed repair, it was quick and simple .. would like to thank you for your assistance with ordering the part and the follow up's .. I will definately use you again.
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John from San Antonio, TX
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Socket set
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Scott B - May 31, 2018

Somewhat difficult repair made simple!
I received my part promptly, and fixed my fridge using the video on partselect.com. It was so easy!!! I probably saved hundreds by avoiding a repair man house call! Thanks partselect.com!
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PartSelect Number: PS11743472
Manufacturer Part Number: WP67001794
Manufacturer Part Number: WP67001794
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