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The Shaft is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This component serves as the axle for the refrigerator's wheels, allowing for smooth movement when repositioning or cleaning the appliance. It is designed to fit securely and ensure stability during use. The shaft's approximate length is 26 inches.

Common causes of a bad wheel shaft include excessive weight, rough handling during relocation, or wear and tear over time.

Symptoms of a bad wheel shaft include:

• Difficulty moving the refrigerator
• Unstable or wobbly positioning
• Visible bending or damage to the shaft
• Unusual noises when moving the appliance

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

This acoustic fiber is the sound-absorbing insulation used in a refrigerator's machine compartment. Replacing a missing or damaged pad reduces operating noise from the compressor area and helps maintain the unit's intended sound levels.

• Absorbs and dampens compressor and condenser fan noise from the rear machine compartment
• Helps reduce vibration resonance transmitted through the cabinet
• Restores sound control when original insulation is torn, saturated, or missing
• Common symptoms: increased humming, buzzing, or rattling from the back or bottom of the refrigerator

• Disconnect power and pull the refrigerator forward for rear access
• Remove the lower rear access panel and note the insulation's placement/orientation
• Position the new pad in the same location; keep clear of coils, wiring, airflow paths, and moving parts
• Reinstall the access panel and restore power; verify no contact or obstruction

Color: clear. Measures about 14 inches wide by 10 inches high.

Color: clear. Measures about 11 inches wide by 7 inches high.

This refrigerator door gasket creates a tight seal between the door and cabinet to keep cold air in and moisture out. Replacing a worn or torn gasket restores consistent cooling performance and helps prevent frost and condensation from air leaks.

• Forms an airtight seal around the door perimeter to contain cold air
• Helps maintain proper temperatures and humidity inside the refrigerator
• Reduces frost, condensation, and warm spots caused by leaking seals
• Typical signs of failure: tears, gaps, hardened/warped corners, or doors not sealing firmly

• Unplug the appliance before servicing
• Let the new gasket warm to room temperature; use warm water or a hair dryer on low to relax bends
• Press the gasket fully into the door channel and seat the corners evenly
• Close the door and check for uniform contact all around; allow time for the gasket to conform

This factory screw secures appliance components to their mounting points. Replace missing, worn, or stripped hardware to restore a tight fit, proper alignment, and quieter operation across the affected assembly.

• Fastens panels, brackets, covers, or internal parts to the chassis or frame
• Helps maintain alignment and support, reducing rattle, vibration, or looseness
• Replaces missing or damaged screws that have backed out, broken, or stripped
• Restores secure mounting after service when original hardware is lost

• Disconnect power; shut off water or gas supplies before servicing
• Use the correct driver; start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Match length and thread to the original location; do not substitute with longer hardware
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten into plastic or thin metal

This evaporator fan blade mounts on the freezer fan motor to move air across the evaporator coils and circulate cold air through the cabinet, helping maintain proper temperatures when the original blade is cracked, warped, or missing.

• Circulates air over the evaporator coils for efficient heat removal and even cooling
• Helps restore airflow between freezer and fresh food sections
• Addresses symptoms such as weak/no airflow from vents, rising temperatures, or rattling/scraping noises from the freezer area
• Replaces a damaged blade that wobbles or rubs the shroud

• Disconnect power; remove freezer shelves/bins and the rear panel to access the fan assembly
• Pull the old blade straight off the motor shaft; avoid prying on or bending the shaft
• Match the orientation of the original and press the new blade onto the shaft until fully seated with clearance to the shroud
• Spin by hand to ensure free movement; reassemble panels and restore power

This spur gear is part of the appliance's drive assembly, transferring motor power to mating components. Replacing a worn or stripped gear restores smooth, consistent motion and helps eliminate grinding, slipping, or no-drive issues. What it does

• Transfers rotational power within the drive mechanism
• Maintains proper engagement with mating gear(s) for smooth operation
• Common failure symptoms: grinding/clicking noises, slipping or stalled movement, irregular motion
• Visual clues: rounded, chipped, or missing teeth

• One spur gear

• Disconnect power; turn off water supply before service
• Access the drive assembly and note gear orientation and any shims/washers during disassembly
• Inspect mating gears, bushings, and bearings; replace any worn components to prevent rapid re-failure
• Apply manufacturer-specified grease if required and tighten fasteners per service information

This defrost thermostat monitors the evaporator coil temperature and opens the circuit to end the defrost cycle once the coil warms. Replacing a failed thermostat restores automatic defrost to prevent heavy frost buildup and maintain consistent cooling performance. What it does and common signs it's needed:

• Senses evaporator temperature to control the defrost heater: closes when cold, opens when warm to terminate defrost
• Helps protect the freezer liner and components from overheating during defrost
• Heavy frost or ice behind the rear freezer panel/evaporator cover
• Poor cooling or temperature fluctuations due to airflow blocked by frost; defrost heater not energizing

• 1 defrost thermostat

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Remove the freezer's rear interior panel to access the evaporator; defrost any ice as needed
• Mount the new thermostat firmly against the same evaporator tube location/orientation as the original for accurate sensing
• Reconnect wiring, route away from the heater and moving parts, reassemble, and restore power

This base grille installs at the bottom front of the appliance to cover the lower opening and direct airflow through the ventilation area. Replace it to restore a clean, finished look when the original is damaged, loose, or missing.

• Finishes and protects the lower front of the cabinet
• Allows proper airflow through the front vent area
• Helps shield internal components from debris
• Replace if cracked, warped, broken tabs, rattling, or missing

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Remove the old grille by pulling outward at the top and lifting up, or by removing screws/clips if your model uses them
• Align tabs with slots and snap firmly into place
• Verify door clearance and secure fit, then restore power

The Drawer Glide Gear is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This part ensures the smooth operation of refrigerator drawers, allowing them to slide in and out with ease. This gear mechanism is vital for the user-friendly access to stored food items, contributing to the efficient organization and optimization of space within the refrigerator.

Causes for replacement include physical damage such as cracks or breakage, wear that impedes smooth operation, or a malfunction that prevents drawers from opening or closing properly.

Symptoms of a bad Drawer Glide Gear include:

• Difficulty in sliding the refrigerator drawers
• Uneven movement or jamming of the drawer
• Noise when opening or closing the drawer

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

Restore a tight, even seal between your refrigerator's doors. This vertical mullion assembly flips into place to cover the center gap, helping maintain proper temperatures and reduce condensation.

• Bridges the gap between doors to create a continuous sealing surface
• Helps keep cold air in and warm air out for consistent cooling
• Aids proper door alignment and smooth closing
• Common symptoms of a failed mullion: broken or wobbly flipper, doors not closing fully or popping open, moisture/icing at the center, warming in the fresh food section

• Disconnect power before servicing and open the doors
• With the door open, release the retaining screws or tabs and lift the old mullion off the upper and lower pivots
• Position the new assembly on the pivots, secure it, and verify the flipper moves freely and seals evenly against the opposite door
• Restore power and recheck door operation and gasket contact along the full height

This ice dispenser solenoid assembly engages the dispenser mechanism to switch between crushed and cubed ice. A worn or failed solenoid can prevent the selector from changing modes or stop ice from dispensing smoothly.

• Actuates the ice bucket/crusher selector to allow cubed or crushed ice
• Failure may cause only one ice option to work, no change between modes, or intermittent dispensing
• Can resolve loud clicking/buzzing from the dispenser area when switching options
• Helps restore proper ice dispensing performance

• Disconnect power before servicing the dispenser area
• Access is typically through the freezer door dispenser chute/ice bucket area
• Note actuator linkage orientation during removal to ensure correct reassembly
• After installation, test both crushed and cubed selections

The Glass Shelf is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is designed to fit inside the pantry drawer, providing an additional storage surface for organizing and accessing your perishable items.

A bad pantry drawer glass shelf can occur due to accidental breakage, cracks, or wear and tear over time. If you notice symptoms such as a broken or damaged shelf, difficulty in organizing your pantry items, or an unstable storage surface, it may be time to replace the glass shelf.

Symptoms of a bad pantry drawer glass shelf include:

• Broken or damaged shelf
• Difficulty in organizing pantry items
• Unstable storage surface

Restore your refrigerator's pantry drawer by replacing the faulty or damaged glass shelf with this genuine OEM part.

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

Measures 30.58" width by 17.78" depth

This dispenser light replaces the small lamp that illuminates the refrigerator's ice/water dispenser alcove. It restores clear visibility of the dispenser area in low light so you can see fill levels and selections while dispensing.

• Provides illumination for the dispenser alcove when the control turns the light on
• Common symptoms: no dispenser light, dim or flickering light, or intermittent illumination
• Helps with accurate filling and improves visibility when dispensing ice or water

• Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power before servicing
• Access the dispenser housing; remove any trim or lens as needed to reach the light
• Release locking tabs or screws and unplug the wire connector from the old light
• Connect and seat the new light, reassemble, restore power, and test operation

This dispenser separator assembly forms the interior of the refrigerator's ice/water dispensing area. It guides ice and water into your glass and helps seal the chute to limit warm air intrusion, drips, and frost at the opening.

• Forms and supports the dispenser recess and chute opening
• Provides sealing surfaces to help prevent air leaks that lead to frost or condensation around the dispenser
• Directs ice/water flow for cleaner, more controlled dispensing
• Replace if cracked, warped, loose, or if you notice frost/moisture around the chute or splashing/dripping during dispense

• Unplug the refrigerator and shut off the water supply before service
• Remove the dispenser front/trim to access the separator; handle wiring/connectors with care and reuse existing fasteners
• Avoid prying on finished surfaces; use non-marring tools
• Restore power and test ice and water dispensing; check for proper chute sealing