Maytag Refrigerator Damper & Related

This air diffuser assembly directs blower airflow for correct air distribution in the appliance, helping restore proper airflow and reduce uneven drying or heating. Replace damaged or broken diffusers to improve performance and reduce lint buildup. What it does:

• Directs airflow from the blower into the appliance's duct/drum path for even circulation.
• Helps prevent hot spots and uneven drying by guiding air where it's needed.
• Can reduce excessive lint accumulation caused by cracked or warped diffusers.
• Replace when cracked, broken, loose, or when you notice poor airflow, long cycle times, or uneven drying/heating.

• Disconnect power before beginning any repair to avoid electrical shock.
• Access typically requires removing the appliance front panel or cabinet; follow the OEM service manual for disassembly steps.
• Inspect surrounding seals and mounting tabs; replace any damaged hardware to ensure a proper fit and seal.

The Air Damper is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is a component located inside the fridge behind the evaporator cover that controls the flow of cold air circulating throughout the fridge compartment. The damper opens and closes to direct air as needed to efficiently maintain set temperatures.

Symptoms of a bad air damper include:

• Inability to achieve or maintain proper fridge temperatures 
• Condensation buildup inside 
• Frosted evaporator cover
• Warm or cold spots in different areas of the fridge

Causes of a bad damper can be wear and tear of the movable parts over time, failure of the actuator motor that powers it, or damage from accidental blocking of the damper mechanism.

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

This damper heater is the heater element used with the refrigerator air-damper assembly to help prevent frost and condensation buildup around the damper. Replaces a failed heater to restore proper damper operation and airflow. What it does:

• Warms the damper area to reduce ice and condensation that can block the damper
• Helps ensure the fresh-food and freezer compartments share airflow as intended
• Commonly replaced when frost or ice accumulates near the damper or when the damper fails to open/close smoothly
• Works as part of the damper/air control system; does not include the full damper housing or actuators unless specified

• Disconnect power to the appliance before replacing this part to avoid shock or injury
• Access may require removing interior panels or the damper housing; follow OEM instructions for your model
• Inspect the damper housing and actuator for damage or ice buildup when replacing the heater

This damper/insulation kit replaces the refrigerator air-damper insulation that helps control airflow between compartments. Restores proper temperature balance and reduces cold spots for more consistent cooling. What it does:

• Replaces missing or damaged damper insulation that can let cold air bypass the damper
• Helps maintain correct airflow between freezer and fresh-food sections
• Can reduce uneven temperatures and localized freezing or warm spots
• Helps limit condensation and frost buildup around the damper area

• Disconnect power to the appliance before starting any repair
• Access typically requires removing interior panels or the damper housing; follow the OEM repair instructions
• Handle insulation material gently and position exactly as removed to seal properly