Genuine OEM WPW10196393 Refrigerator Damper Control Assembly
The Genuine OEM Whirlpool WPW10196393 is the damper control assembly for select Whirlpool-built refrigerators, sold under brands including Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid and Amana. The damper meters cold air from the freezer into the fresh food section, and the refrigerator's thermostat controls it. When it fails, the fresh food section can run too warm or too cold, and the refrigerator may be noisy.
This is the original Whirlpool part, not an aftermarket equivalent. It is sold individually. Check your model number before ordering.
Quick Answer
The Genuine OEM WPW10196393 Damper Control Assembly replaces the damper that lets freezer air into the fresh food section when it has failed. Replaces W10196393, 67006116, W10127429 and W10196393N. Classic symptoms: the fresh food section is too warm or too cold, or the refrigerator is unusually noisy.
Common Problems This Part Fixes
- Refrigerator section running too warm
- Refrigerator section running too cold
- Excessive noise
Cross Reference Information
Part numbers can change over a product's lifecycle as manufacturers update designs or release new appliance models. For your convenience, we've included any known superseded, alternate, or cross-reference part numbers that match this item.
Replaces Part Numbers
This damper control assembly replaces or supersedes the following part numbers:
WPW10196393, 1481880, 67006116, W10127429, W10196393, W10196393N, AP6016813, EAP11750106, AWP49242, PD00004826, PS11750106
If your old assembly shows a different number, contact our support team and we'll check whether it matches.
Compatibility
This damper control assembly is listed for refrigerators sold under Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, KitchenAid, Amana, Jenn-Air, Inglis, Dacor and other Whirlpool-built brands, including these examples:
- Kenmore 59665232402, 59665234402, 59665239402, 59665262700, 59665332600, 59665932402, 59665934402
- Kenmore 59666032603, 59669969013, 59669983014, 59669984010
- KitchenAid KBRS22KWWH4
- Maytag MFX2571XEW3, MBL1956KES6, MFI2665XEM4
- Amana ABB2224WES0
Note: The models above are a sample, not a full list. Check your full model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team to verify fit before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Whirlpool part, not an aftermarket equivalent
- Controls airflow from the freezer into the fresh food section
- Works with the refrigerator's thermostat
- Sold individually
Product Specifications
| Part Number |
WPW10196393 |
| OEM Part Number |
WPW10196393 |
| Part Type |
Refrigerator Damper Control Assembly |
| Condition |
Genuine OEM |
| Manufacturer |
Whirlpool |
| Quantity |
1 Assembly |
| Application |
Select Whirlpool-Built Refrigerators |
Installation Notes
⚠️ Disconnect Power Before Installing Unplug the refrigerator before you begin. Remove the damper control cover, then the screws and foam protector behind it, and unplug the wire harness. Unclip the old assembly, clip in the new one, reconnect the harness, and reassemble in reverse order. Restore power and watch the damper open and close to confirm it lets air through.
Frequently Asked Questions
My refrigerator section is too warm or too cold. Is this the part I need?
It can be. If the freezer is cold but the fresh food section is not, the damper may not be opening. If the section is too cold or the refrigerator is noisy, the damper may be stuck open or failing. Confirm the damper is the cause before replacing it.
Is this an OEM or aftermarket part?
This is a genuine OEM part from Whirlpool, not an aftermarket equivalent.
Does this replace W10196393?
Yes. W10196393 is replaced by WPW10196393, and the assembly is also cross-referenced to 67006116, W10127429 and W10196393N. Substitute parts can look different from the original.
Will this fit my refrigerator?
It is listed for many Whirlpool-built models, but the model list above is only a sample. Check your full model number against your parts diagram, or contact our support team and we'll verify it before you order.
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