Whirlpool Refrigerator Actuator Spring W11109505, Replaces W10663682

Whirlpool OEM refrigerator actuator spring, also described by some retailers as a refrigerator spring or tension spring. It is used in select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, and related-brand refrigerators.

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Common Symptoms

• Dispenser will not dispense because the paddle does not move forward correctly.
• Dispenser paddle feels loose or fails to spring back.
• Ice or water dispensing may continue after the paddle is released.

Check Before Replacing

• With the refrigerator disconnected from power, visually inspect the dispenser actuator area for a broken, detached, or visibly deformed spring.
• With power restored, briefly press and release the dispenser paddle while observing whether it returns fully and consistently; do not reach into the dispenser or bypass safety controls.
• Confirm that the paddle and surrounding trim are not obstructed, and verify that the spring is seated in its intended locations before condemning the spring.
• If the paddle does not return, inspect the actuator, switch, and surrounding mechanism as other faults can produce the same symptoms.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM actuator/dispenser spring.
• Mechanical return-tension component for select refrigerator dispenser assemblies.
• Used on select Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, and related-brand refrigerators.
• Prior Whirlpool number W10663682 is documented as replaced by W11109505.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect refrigerator power before accessing the dispenser mechanism.
• Use the appliance service instructions for the exact model because access and spring orientation vary by dispenser design.
• Before removing the old spring, note how it is seated and routed; install the replacement in the same orientation without stretching or bending it unnecessarily.
• After reassembly, restore power and verify that the dispenser paddle returns normally and that dispensing stops when the paddle is released.

Verified Compatible Models

JFFCC72EFS02, KRFC604FSS02, KRFC704FBS06, KRFC704FSS04, KRFC804GBS00, KRFC804GSS00, KRMF706ESS01, WRF954CIHB02, WRF954CIHV02, WRF974CIHZ00, WRV976FDEM00, WRV976FDEM01, WRV986FDEM00, WRV996FDEE02, WRV996FDEH01

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