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Customer Questions and Answers for Damper Control Assembly by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18069906
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10594329

The Damper Control Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It regulates the airflow between the refrigerator and freezer compartments, maintaining optimal temperatures and ensuring efficient cooling. This assembly helps control the amount of cold air that enters the refrigerator section from the freezer.

Causes of a bad damper control assembly can include wear and tear over time, damage from temperature fluctuations, or malfunctioning electronic components.

Symptoms of a bad damper control assembly include:

  • Inconsistent temperatures in the refrigerator
  • Freezer being too cold while the refrigerator is too warm
  • Frost buildup in the refrigerator compartment
  • Unusual noises coming from the damper area

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

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Carol, A couple of possibilities are the thermistor is reading incorrect temps and keeping the air damper open to the refrigerator section longer than it should. In this refrigerator, all your cold air comes from the freezer section thru a damper door into the refrigerator. The damper door could also have failed in the open position. Im sending you a tech sheet to run a few tests. Follow instructions into the service mode and check the rc and fc thermistor and the air baffle opening and closing.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, December 24, 2018

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