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Customer Questions and Answers for Diffuser (Refrigerator Air Damper) by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18103569
Manufacturer Part Number: W10899382

This diffuser—often called the refrigerator air damper—controls how much cold air flows from the freezer into the fresh food compartment. Replacing a worn diffuser helps restore even cooling and more stable temperatures throughout the refrigerator. What it does:

  • Opens and closes to regulate airflow from the freezer to the refrigerator
  • Helps maintain set temperatures and reduce warm spots or over-cooling
  • Common symptoms: fresh food too warm while freezer is OK, food freezing on shelves, weak airflow from upper vents, or clicking/buzzing from the diffuser area
  • Helps address frost or condensation near the diffuser outlet
What's included:
  • 1 diffuser
Install notes:
  • Disconnect power before servicing
  • Access from the refrigerator section; remove shelves/air duct covers as needed
  • Note wiring and orientation; remove mounting screws/clips and transfer any seals/insulation if present
  • After installation, restore power and allow up to 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize

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For Whirlpool Diffuser (Refrigerator Air Damper) (Part Number: OEM18103569)

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Hello Larry, To remove the diffuser you will remove the screw on the cover of the diffuser. Once this is removed then you will open the freezer door. Take the door off the icemaker cover. Under the icemaker there is a 1/4" screw to remove. Once removed then take the cover off the wire harness this is where you just took the screw out. Push in on flapper and pull the icemaker out. Remove the 2 screws holding the air duct on the ceiling out. Once this is done pull out the air duct. There will be a clip on each corner of the air duct. Push them toward the center of the diffuser and pull out of other side. Reinstall in reverse.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, January 9, 2013

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