11738201-1-M-Whirlpool-WP1-81801-001-Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
Part Location Diagram of WP1-81801-001 Whirlpool Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
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Part Location Diagram of WP1-81801-001 Whirlpool Bimetal Defrost Thermostat

Bimetal Defrost Thermostat WP1-81801-001

Works With Model AQF1613TEW03!
$67.42
In Stock
Fix Number:
FIX11738201
Manufacturer #:
WP1-81801-001
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
Works With Model AQF1613TEW03!

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Product Description

This part is a temperature sensing devise. It senses the rise in evaporator temperature during a defrost cycle and cycles the defrost heater off after all frost is melted. It is calibrated to permit a defrost cycle only when the temperature is below a preset temperature

  • Works with the following brands:
    Whirlpool, Amana, Admiral, Maytag
  • Works with the following products:
    Freezer, Refrigerator
  • Fixes the following symptoms:
    Frost buildup
  • Part# WP1-81801-001 replaces these:
    AP6005190, 1-81801-001, 14220680, 4390783, 52085-26, 68001088 , 8210253, R0213208 Show less
Works with the following brands:
Whirlpool, Amana, Admiral, Maytag
Works with the following products
Freezer, Refrigerator
Fixes the following symptoms
Frost buildup
Part Number Cross Reference
Part# WP1-81801-001 replaces these:
AP6005190, 1-81801-001, 14220680, 4390783, 52085-26, 68001088, 8210253, R0213208

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John
May 21, 2025
Thawed meat on top of freezer, inside top warm to the touch, bottom of freezer every thing frozen solid. Seems this part should correct.
For model number EVL201NXRQ04
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Hello John, thank you for reaching out. Yes, based on the description that you have provided, we would suggest checking the defrost thermostat, part number FIX11738201, to fix the issue. A malfunctioning defrost thermostat can most probably cause this issue. We hope this sorts out your problem!

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Model Compatibility

This part works with the following models:
Fix Number: FIX11738201
Manufacturer Part Number: WP1-81801-001
Brand Model Number Description
Whirlpool 7EL87TRRRV00 Refrigerator - Compact
Whirlpool 7EL87TRRRV01 Refrigerator - Compact
Whirlpool 7EL87TRRRV03 Refrigerator - Compact
Whirlpool 7EL87TRRRV04 Refrigerator - Compact
Whirlpool 7EV187NYRV00 Freezer - Upright
Whirlpool 7EV187NYRV01 Freezer - Upright
Whirlpool 7EV187NYRV03 Freezer - Upright
Whirlpool 7EV187NYRV05 Freezer - Upright
Amana AFU1567AW Freezer - Vertical
Amana AFU1567BW Freezer - Upright
Amana AFU1767AW Freezer - Vertical
Amana AFU1767BW Freezer - Upright
Amana AFU2067AW Freezer - Vertical
Amana AFU2067AW0 Freezer - AMANA FREEZER- VERTICAL
Amana AFU2067BW Freezer - Upright
Amana AQF1201TRW03 Freezer - VERTICAL FREEZER
Amana AQF1613TEW03 Freezer - VERTICAL FREEZER
Amana AQF1613TEW04 Freezer - VERTICAL FREEZER
Amana AQF2013TEW03 Freezer - VERTICAL FREEZER
Amana AQF2013TEW04 Freezer - VERTICAL FREEZER
Amana AQU1627BRW Freezer - Upright
Amana AQU1827BRW Freezer - AMANA UPRIGHT FREEZER
Amana AQU1827BRW03 Freezer - VERTICAL FREEZER
Amana AQU2027BRW03 Freezer - UPRIGHT FREEZER
Amana AQU2027BRW04 Freezer - UPRIGHT FREEZER
Amana AQU2027BRW05 Freezer - UPRIGHT FREEZER
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Bimetal Defrost Thermostat
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