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

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM17014092
Manufacturer Part Number: W10572852

The air diffuser regulates and directs cold air between the freezer and fresh food sections to maintain even, stable cooling. Replacing a stuck or noisy diffuser restores proper airflow and temperature control throughout the refrigerator.

  • Opens and closes a damper to meter cold air from the freezer into the refrigerator compartment
  • Helps prevent warm spots, overcooling, and inconsistent temperatures
  • Can resolve little/no airflow from the vent, food freezing near the vent, or a warm fresh food section
  • Noises such as clicking or grinding from the vent area can indicate a failing diffuser
  • Frost or condensation around the air passage may point to a damaged diffuser or seal
What's included: 1 air diffuser assembly Install notes:
  • Disconnect power before servicing; wear cut-resistant gloves
  • Remove shelves/bins as needed; take off the vent cover to access the diffuser
  • Disconnect the wire harness and remove mounting fasteners; transfer any gasket/seal or hardware from the original part
  • After installation, restore power and allow temperatures to stabilize

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For Whirlpool Air Diffuser (Damper Assembly) (Part Number: OEM17014092)

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Tonie, if the door is actually stuck then by all means replace it. First I would be finding the tech sheet and taking some measurements. I would check the readings of the motor for that diffuser as well as the sensor readings. Values for both will be on that tech sheet. If those tests okay it could also be a control board issue.

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Dennis, there should be a screw holding the diffuser cover WPW10457601 to secure the diffuser W11164593 in place. Once the screw is removed, the cover will pull away allowing for the diffuser to be removed.

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Yham, There are no screws once the cover is removed. It simply pulls straight out and the noise you are hearing is definitely the damper trying to open or shut.

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Donn, According to the part lookup this part should have a square hole with a screw in it. This screw would need to be removed and would need to pull the part off.

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S. You will need to put one of the pegs on the door in place and then twist the door to where you can get the second peg into the other side. This will be the only way to get the door back on.

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David, There is a small opening to the next to the grill where it say filter that you would remove in order to take out the diffuser.

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Hello Jerry. You need to remove the cover on the diffuser. Once removed, the housing pulls out of the side wall of the unit. If it is frozen in it, you may need to let it thaw out and then pull it out of the wall.

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