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Customer Questions and Answers for Air Diffuser Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18047436
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10151374

The Air Diffuser Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It regulates the airflow between the refrigerator and freezer compartments, ensuring the proper distribution of cold air to maintain the desired temperatures in both sections.  

Common causes of a faulty air diffuser assembly include wear and tear from regular use, damage from ice buildup, or mechanical failure of the moving parts within the diffuser.

Symptoms of a bad air diffuser assembly include:

  • Uneven temperatures between the refrigerator and freezer compartments
  • Frost buildup in the freezer or refrigerator
  • The refrigerator compartment being too warm or too cold
  • Unusual noises coming from the air diffuser area

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

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Hello michaelj. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Remove the mounting screw and wire channel from the top of the refrigerator compartment. 3. Remove the mounting screw and air baffle... more cover.4. Locate the air chute in the top of the freezer compartment. NOTE: For models in which the ice maker is turned for ice in the door, pull the ice maker forward and remove it from the product. 5. Remove the air chute mounting screw and cover. Style 1 - Remove the air chute. Then remove the air scoop from the baffle W10151374. Style 2 - Remove the air chute from the baffle. 6. Release the air baffle retaining clips from the freezer compartment and push the air baffle toward the refrigerator compartment.7. Pull the air baffle assembly into the refrigerator compartment and disconnect the wiring connector from the baffle motor.8. Reinstall the baffle assembly in the reverse order. 9. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, February 1, 2013

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