{"product_id":"w10524056-refrigerator-heater","title":"Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater W10524056","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xp\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\/* XPART_SALES_FORMAT_V3 *\/.xp{font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55}.xp *{box-sizing:border-box}.xp .hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(0,0,0,.86) 55%,rgba(0,0,0,.45)),url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/4444444444444444.png?v=1777040489') center\/cover no-repeat;padding:34px 28px;border-radius:14px;color:#fff;margin-bottom:20px}.xp .label{display:inline-block;background:#d71920;color:#fff;font-weight:800;font-size:13px;padding:7px 12px;border-radius:999px;margin-bottom:12px}.xp .hero h2{color:#fff!important;font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;margin:0 0 12px}.xp .hero p{color:#fff}.xp .specs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}.xp .specs span{background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);padding:6px 10px;border-radius:999px;font-size:13px}.xp h2{font-size:23px;margin:28px 0 12px}.xp .grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(185px,1fr));gap:12px}.xp .card{border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:10px;padding:14px;background:#fff}.xp .card strong{display:block;color:#d71920;margin-bottom:4px}.xp .box,.xp .note{background:#f7f7f7;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:8px}.xp .box{border-left:4px solid #d71920}.xp .trust{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:18px;border-radius:10px;margin:18px 0}.xp .trust strong{color:#1a7a3c}.xp ul{padding-left:22px}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"label\"\u003ePERSISTENT FROST BUILDUP ON THE EVAPORATOR OR FREEZER BACK PANEL\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhirlpool Corporation Refrigerator Defrost Heater W10524056, Fixes Persistent frost buildup on the evaporator or freezer back panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Whirlpool OEM refrigerator defrost heater. Whirlpool repair-parts documentation identifies W10524056 as the defrost-heater component; retailer and authorized-parts listings also identify it as a refrigerator heater\/defrost heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePart W10524056\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirlpool Corporation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"trust\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed to Fit — or your money back.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConfirm your full appliance model number before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs This the Right Part?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW10524056\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool Corporation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRefrigerator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDefrost Heater\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_CROSS_REFERENCE_START --\u003e\u003ch2\u003e✅ Cross Reference Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW10524056\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_CROSS_REFERENCE_END --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgressive frost or ice accumulation around the evaporator cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced airflow and cooling as frost obstructs the evaporator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling may temporarily improve after a manual defrost, then decline again if the defrost system is not operating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck Before Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnplug the refrigerator before accessing the evaporator area or heater wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisually inspect for heavy, recurring frost around the evaporator cover; this supports a defrost-system issue but does not by itself prove heater failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith power disconnected and the heater isolated as specified by the model’s service documentation, check heater continuity and compare the result with the applicable model service data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the heater connector and visible wiring for loose connections, corrosion, or damage without cutting or bypassing the circuit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the heater tests normally, check the related defrost thermostat\/bi-metal, thermal protection, wiring, and electronic control system rather than assuming the heater is defective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"box\"\u003eA frosted evaporator does not uniquely identify a failed heater; the thermostat, thermal protection, wiring, or control system can produce similar defrost symptoms. Verify the heater electrically with power disconnected before replacing it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePart Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003eW10524056\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Type\u003c\/strong\u003eDefrost Heater\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003eWhirlpool Corporation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppliance Type\u003c\/strong\u003eRefrigerator\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Function\u003c\/strong\u003eHeats the refrigerator evaporator during the automatic defrost cycle to melt accumulated frost and maintain airflow through the evaporator.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect electrical power before beginning service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess generally requires removing freezer drawers or shelves and the evaporator cover; exact disassembly varies by refrigerator model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the heater connector before removing the evaporator cover assembly or heater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease the heater from its mounting bracket and slide it from beneath the evaporator without bending or damaging the evaporator tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute and reconnect the heater wiring as originally positioned, then reassemble the evaporator cover and interior components in reverse order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm the exact refrigerator model’s service documentation before starting because fasteners, access steps, and heater mounting details can vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_START --\u003e\u003c!-- XPART_MODEL_HUB_LINKS_V1 --\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerified Compatible Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note models\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jb36nxfxle00-parts\"\u003eJB36NXFXLE00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jb36nxfxle01-parts\"\u003eJB36NXFXLE01\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jb36nxfxre00-parts\"\u003eJB36NXFXRE00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jb36nxfxre01-parts\"\u003eJB36NXFXRE01\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jf36nxfxde00-parts\"\u003eJF36NXFXDE00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jf36nxfxde01-parts\"\u003eJF36NXFXDE01\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jf42nxfxde00-parts\"\u003eJF42NXFXDE00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jf42nxfxde01-parts\"\u003eJF42NXFXDE01\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-jf42nxfxde02-parts\"\u003eJF42NXFXDE02\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-kbbl206epa00-parts\"\u003eKBBL206EPA00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-kbbl206epa01-parts\"\u003eKBBL206EPA01\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-kbbl206ess00-parts\"\u003eKBBL206ESS00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-kbbl206ess01-parts\"\u003eKBBL206ESS01\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-kbbl306epa00-parts\"\u003eKBBL306EPA00\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-us\/pages\/whirlpool-refrigerator-kbbl306epa01-parts\"\u003eKBBL306EPA01\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment reminder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- XPART_AI_COMPAT_END --\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Whirlpool Corporation","offers":[{"title":"OEM Genuine","offer_id":50282543120673,"sku":"W10524056","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7783\/2225\/files\/WHIW10524056.webp?v=1725981680","url":"https:\/\/xpartsupply.com\/en-us\/products\/w10524056-refrigerator-heater","provider":"XPart Supply Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}