Customer Questions and Answers for Air Diverter by Whirlpool

The Refrigerator Air Diverter is an OEM part compatible with Whirlpool brand refrigerators. Located inside the back wall of the refrigerator, this component evenly distributes cool air throughout the fresh food and freezer compartments.

Causes of a bad air diverter can include cracks in the plastic vanes from regular use over time, blockages restricting airflow, or failures of the mounting bracket or fan component. 

Symptoms of a bad air diverter include:

• Unbalanced or inconsistent temperatures between compartments  
• Frost or ice buildup in undesired areas
• Excessive noise or vibration coming from the back wall or fan area
• Inability to maintain set temperatures properly

This OEM Whirlpool replacement part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and select Kenmore models.