This part is located at the bottom of the evaporator. The defrost heater heats the evaporator in the defrost mode of operation to keep the cooling coils from frosting over. The thermostat must be replaced when replacing the defrost heater.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Fridge too warm | Freezer not defrosting
This part works with the following products:
Refrigerator.
This part works with the following products:
Kenmore, Amana, Maytag, Whirlpool.
Part# WP67002135 replaces these:
12729101, 67001169, 67002135, 8171009
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David K - August 13, 2022
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Slightly tricky to install.
The new heater fit perfectly. Taking the old one out first gave me more of an idea of how the new one was to go in. The first day after replacing the heater all of the ice melted in the freezer, and I thought I was going to need a new refrigerator. But, by the second day, everything was working perfectly.
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Eric K - November 11, 2018
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Worked great
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Refrigerator was cold but bottom freezer was not cold enough to freeze bread or ice cream.
I had previously replaced the defrost timer and thermostat but the freezer was still not cold enough and was frosting up. After replacing the heater element I was disappointed that all the ice melted and the refrigerator was warming up. We were looking for a replacement appliance, but after the second day the freezer and refrigerator wer
... Read moree working perfectly! It just took some time to cycle enough to catch up.
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Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Kelly
November 26, 2019
What the reason for having to replace the element and thermostat at the same time as recommended in the description of this part?
For model number GB9SHDXPS01
Hello Kelly, Thank you for the question. Whirlpool has updated the heater and the original Thermostat is no longer compatible. Hope this helps!
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Bill
August 25, 2023
Is there a video available for replacing this part (defrost heater)? Also, can I get a new gasket for the freezer door, and is there a video for replacing that?
For model number GB9SHDXPQ01
Hi Bill, thank you for getting in touch. Unfortunately, we do not have any video available of the defrost heater, but we will provide some instructions that might help you in replacing this part:
1) First, unplug the appliance.
2) Take out any baskets or drawers and empty the freezer compartment.
3) Remove the evaporator cover by unthreading the screws holding it in place.
4) Now, you can access the defrost heater held by clips. Remove the clips and then replace this part.
The freezer door gasket for your model is part number PS11754806. We have attached a video that might help you in replacing this part. We hope this helps!
