The Drip Pan is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. Located beneath the refrigerator, it collects and holds water that drips from the defrost system, preventing it from leaking onto the floor.
Causes of a bad drip pan can include cracks or holes from physical damage, warping from exposure to temperature fluctuations, or excessive buildup of dirt and mold.
Symptoms of a bad drip pan include:
- Water pooling under the refrigerator
- Visible cracks, holes, or warping in the pan
- Mold or mildew growth in the pan
- Unpleasant odors emanating from the refrigerator base
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Cracked drip pan for a whirlpool refrig part number wrf555sdfz15 Leigh L. • Spokane , WA • September 07, 2026
I had my grandson, as he is more agile, replace the Drip Pan. The only real issue was the removing and reinstalling the Fan module. Strongly suggest to view the provided Video a couple of time to save frustration. As not in video, you do not need to remove the water line as the whole back panel will just fold up and out of the way. A 1/4" nut driver is the only tool you need. What drove me to replace the Drip Pan (it was cracked) was a water leak from underneath the freezer door and inside...
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