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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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For Whirlpool Damper Control Assembly (Part Number: OEM18069906)

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Sean, Yes, the auto damper should cycle open and closed when the preset temperature in the refrigerator is reached. Check to make sure there isn't anything on the shelf that could re direct the air flow away from the thermistor located in the ceiling in the control console. the doors are closing and sealing properly, you can also find the tech data sheet(located in a plastic bag, on the bottom of the cabinet liner behind the kick plate grille. You can program the control to the test mode and check the damper operation as well as the thermistor resistances,etc. to diagnose the problem.

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Richard, To remove the plastic piece you just grab the grill part and pull it off. There will then be 2 screws under it that allow you to take the outer shell off.

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Ken for Model Number KBFS25EWMS3

I have a noise that happens on a regular basis. I believe it might be the damper? Top rear of refrigerator box. The noise is a soft knocking sound. Maybe better described as a very light fast thumping of a finger on a table. I may be incorrect in regards to the location of the noise but it did stop when I touched the housing. My ice machine has been idle. The noise is not in the freezer section. I had freezer set to 0 and refrigerator to 38 which I now have set at 39.

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HI Steve. This control is called the damper assy. It controls the amount of desired freezer air incoming to the fresh food section. Failure that commonly freezes the flapper and makes the drive motor hard to operate and you hear the constant noise of the motor/flapper area. It is part # WPW10594329. Make sure the controls are both at mid point. No colder then 0-or -2° in the freezer and 38-45° in the fresh food. Thank you.

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