Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WP2315531

Whirlpool OEM defrost heater assembly for refrigerators. The manufacturer has updated the part, and physical dimensions may vary.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Frost or ice buildup on the evaporator
• Reduced cooling performance caused by excessive frost accumulation

Check Before Replacing

• Inspect the evaporator area for abnormal frost buildup consistent with a defrost-system problem.
• Confirm the refrigerator model number before ordering because heater fitment is model-specific.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM part
• Defrost heater assembly
• Updated manufacturer design; physical dimensions may vary
• Located at the bottom of the evaporator

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the refrigerator.
• Verify the complete refrigerator model number and existing heater configuration before installation.
• The heater is located at the bottom of the evaporator.

Verified Compatible Models

8ET8WPKXKT03, 8ET8WPKXKT05, 8ET8WPKXKT07, 8GR9SHKXKT02, 8GT9FTKXST00, 8VET0WPKKQ02, 8VET0WPKKQ04, 8VET0WPKKQ06, 10660832100, 10660832101, 10660832102, 10660834100, 10660834101, 10660834102, 10660842100, 10660842101, 10660842102, 10660844100, 10660844101, 10660844102, 10660852990, 10660852991, 10660854991, 10660857990, 10660862990, 10660862991, 10660864991, 10660867990, 10660872990, 10660872991, 10660874991, 10660877990, 10660962990, 10660962991, 10660964991, 10660967990, 10660972990, 10660972991, ER9FHKXTS00, ER9FHKXVQ01, ER9FHKXVS00, ER9FHKXVS01, ER9SHKXKQ01, ET8CHEXST02, ET8CHEXVT01, ET8CHKXKB05, ET8CHKXKQ05, ET8CHKXKT05, ET8CHKXKT07, ET8CHMXKB05, ET8CHMXKT06, ET8FTEXSQ00, ET8FTEXSQ01, ET8FTEXST00, ET8FTEXVB02, ET8FTEXVQ02, ET8FTEXVT02, ET8GHMXLQ05, ET8LFKXKQ04, ET8MHEXRB01, ET8MHKXMQ04, ET8MHMXRQ00, ET8MHMXRQ01, ET8WTEXVQ02, ET8WTKXKB05, ET8WTKXKB12, ET8WTKXKQ11, ET8WTKXKQ12, ET8WTKXKT05, ET8WTKXKT12, ET8WTMXKQ06, ET8WTMXKT07, ET9AHTXMQ01, ET9FHTXMT02, ET18NKDG00, ET18NMFW03, G9IXEFMWB02, G9IXEFMWQ02, G9IXEFMWS02, G9RXXFMWL00, GARF19XXPK02, GR9FHKXVQ00, GR9FHMXPQ00, GR9FHMXVB00, GR9FHTXVL00, GR9SHKXKQ00, GR9SHKXKQ01, GR9SHKXKQ02, GR9SHKXKS02, GR9SHKXKT00, GR9SHKXKT01, GR9SHKXMB01, GR9SHKXMQ00, GR9SHMXKQ01, GT9MHTXRQ00, GT9SHKXMQ01, GT9SHKXMQ02, GT9SHKXMQ03, GT9SHTXLB01, GT9SHTXLQ00, GT9SHTXLQ01, GT19DKXGN02, GT19DKXHW00, GT19DKXJT00, KTRC19KMWH00, M0RXEMMWW01, ST18HPXKQ00, ST18HPXKQ01, ST18HPXKQ02, ST18HPXKQ03, ST18PKXHW00, W9RXEMFWQ01, W9RXNMFWB01, W9RXNMFWB02, W9RXNMFWQ00, W9RXNMFWQ02, W9RXNMFWS02, W9RXXMFWB01, W9RXXMFWQ01, W9TXNMFWB01, W9TXNMFWQ01, W9TXNMFWS00, W9TXNMFWS01, W9TXNMFWT00, 8ET8FTKXKT06, 8ET8WPKXKT06, 8GT9FTKXST01, A9RXNMFWB00, A9RXNMFWB01, A9RXNMFWB02, A9RXNMFWS00, A9RXNMFWS01, A9RXNMFWS02, A9RXNMFWW00, A9RXNMFWW01, A9RXNMFWW02, ATB1932MRB00, ATB1932MRB01, ATB1932MRS00

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.