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Whirlpool WPW10436849 Defrost Heater for Refrigerator

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WPW10436849
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Quick Overview
The Whirlpool WPW10436849 Refrigerator Defrost Heater constitutes an electric resistance warming element managing frost accumulation on interior cooling coils. Operating as a targeted thermal emitter this loop-shaped heater radiates controlled warmth during specific defrost cycles to melt ice sheet build-up on the evaporator fins. Allowing solid ice barriers to grow uncontrolled blocks vital air circulation inside the unit, but this heating assembly clears the metallic airflow channels automatically. Positioned directly beneath the evaporator coil assembly, this component converts electrical current into heat to keep cooling pathways clear, draining melted frost water away cleanly.

This Part Fits the Following Models (50)

IKEA IX5BBEXDS00 Refrigerator IKEA IX5BBEXDS01 Refrigerator KitchenAid KFFS20EYBL00 Refrigerator KitchenAid KFFS20EYMS00 Refrigerator KitchenAid KFFS20EYWH00 Refrigerator KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYBL01 KFFS20EYBL01 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYBL02 KFFS20EYBL02 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYBL04 KFFS20EYBL04 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYMS01 KFFS20EYMS01 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYMS02 KFFS20EYMS02 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYMS04 KFFS20EYMS04 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYWH01 KFFS20EYWH01 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYWH02 KFFS20EYWH02 KitchenAid Refrigerator KFFS20EYWH04 KFFS20EYWH04 KitchenAid Refrigerator KRFF300EBL00 KRFF300EBL00
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Customer Questions
What does the Whirlpool WPW10436849 Defrost Heater do?

The Whirlpool Defrost Heater melts frost and ice that builds up on the evaporator fins during the refrigerator’s defrost cycle.

How does the Defrost Heater remove frost from the evaporator?

Its resistance wire converts electrical energy into heat, spreading warmth across the evaporator surface to melt collected frost and ice deposits.

Why does the Defrost Heater need to clear frost from the evaporator?

Uncontrolled ice buildup can block airflow channels around the evaporator. Removing the frost keeps these pathways clear for air circulation inside the refrigerator.

What type of heating element is the Defrost Heater?

The Defrost Heater is an electric resistance heating element with a loop-shaped construction that produces heat during specific defrost cycles.

Which refrigerators are compatible with the WPW10436849 Defrost Heater?

The listed compatible models are IKEA IX5BBEXDS00, KitchenAid KFFS20EYBL01, Maytag MFB2055DRE00, and MFF2055YEM00 refrigerators.

When should the Defrost Heater be considered for replacement?

It can be considered when the existing defrost heater no longer performs its frost-melting role during the refrigerator’s defrost cycle.

Will the Whirlpool WPW10436849 replace the original refrigerator Defrost Heater?

Yes. The Whirlpool is an OEM replacement part for compatible Whirlpool refrigerator models.

Which shipping method is available for the Whirlpool WPW10436849 Defrost Heater for Refrigerator?

The Defrost Heater for Refrigerator is shipped using Ground service, with an estimated arrival time of 5–7 business days.

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