Skip to Content
  • time delivery images 2 Day Quick Delivery!
  • box-refresh images 365 Day Return Policy!
  • lovely images 15 million satisfied customers
  • boxes images Over 2.1 Million Parts In Stock
  • headphone imagesFree Tech Support!
  • google images Google Trusted Store

Customer Questions and Answers for Defrost Heater by Whirlpool

Best Seller
Manufacturer Part
4.89 (64)
By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18022044
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2323198

The Heater is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part prevents frost buildup by heating the evaporator coils during the defrost cycle. This part ensures that air flows freely over the coils, improving the efficiency of the cooling system and maintaining the refrigerator at the optimal temperature. 

Causes of a bad heater can include electrical failures, such as a blown fuse or a faulty wiring connection, or physical damage to the heater element itself.  

Symptoms of a bad Heater include:

  • Frost buildup on the evaporator coils
  • The refrigerator and freezer not maintaining the desired temperatures
  • Increased energy consumption as the refrigerator works harder to cool
  • Unusual noises from the refrigerator as the fan hits frost buildup

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

More
$48.95
Compare At:
$59.96
You Save:
$11.01

IN STOCK
Ships Today Guaranteed
Add to Cart

Questions & Answers

For Whirlpool Defrost Heater (Part Number: OEM18022044)

1 Answer

William, With the unit not coming back on once it gets down to temperature then this will most likely be an issue with the temperature control WP2198202.

Read More...

2 Answers

Jeffrey, The resistance reading of the defrost heater should be between 21 and 27 ohms of resistance.

Read More...

2 Answers

Hello Jeffery, The defrost heater on this model should read from 21 to 27 ohms of resistance. The most common issue with this configuration is the electronic control WPW10366605.

Read More...
Al

I am trying to diagnose an issue in the defrost circuit. I've seen it recommended that continuity be checked on the defrost heating element. What is the expected resistance? When the defrost cycle initiates, I trip the GFCI (has started happening after 10 years of NOT happening). I recognize that the mfg suggests not having it on GFCI. I am fine with it. I presently have the heater bypassed and have not tripped the GFCI. I'd like to insert an appropriate load where the heater is located to verify the fault is not outside of the heater element. If that test passes, I will then order the heater element. I have a KSRS25FG Kitchenaid side-by-side.

1 Answer

Patricia, Unfortunately there is not a garage heater kit that will work for your model. Frigidaire is the only manufacturer that makes these for their units and they will not work for other manufacturers.

Read More...

1 Answer

Jorge, Each of these parts, the heater timer and defrost thermostat would need to be tested in order to find out if they are defective. Test the heater and thermostat for continuity and if there is no continuity then it would need to be replaced. If they check ok then the timer would be the issue.

Read More...

1 Answer

Hello Peter, You will need to remove the rear freezer wall and check the defrost heater WP2323198 and defrost thermostat WPW10225581. You should also check the evaporator fan motor 4389144 and harness for any signs of overheating and/or seizing. If no problems are found, you should go back to the control and look for signs of dis-coloration of wiring and/or components.

Read More...

1 Answer

Michael, You will need to test the defrost heater and the defrost thermostat. They should read closed for continuity when cold. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. I will include a link at the end to assist you how to use the multi-meter if needed. If both parts are good, you will need to replace the defrost timer. Once the problem is repaired, you will need to thaw out the ice on the coils before the unit will operate properly. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

Read More...

Have questions? Ask our pros!

Contact us in a way that is convenient for you

Call us 1-877-477-7278
Need Help? Chat with a Pro
Or ask a question by filling in the form

Share your thoughts with other customers

Ask a Question
  • boxes images Over 2.1 Million Parts In Stock
  • time delivery images 2 Day Quick Delivery!
  • box-refresh images 365 Day Return Policy!
  • headphone imagesFree Tech Support!
  • google images Google Trusted Store