Customer Questions and Answers for Damper Control Assembly (Refrigerator) by Whirlpool

This electronic refrigerator damper control opens and closes the air passage between the freezer and fresh-food sections. It regulates airflow to help maintain the set temperature and consistent cooling across shelves.

• Meters cold air from the freezer into the refrigerator compartment
• Works with the control system to maintain target temperatures
• Common failure symptoms: warm refrigerator, items freezing in the fresh-food section, temperature swings
• May also present as clicking/grinding noises or frost buildup near the air vent

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access is typically at the air channel between compartments; remove shelves/panels as needed
• Reuse existing screws/connectors; do not force the damper door
• Restore power and allow up to 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize