Whirlpool Air diffuser assembly / refrigerator air duct diffuser W11380595, Replaces W11179392, W11264792, W11296970

Genuine Whirlpool refrigerator air diffuser assembly that helps control and distribute cold airflow through the freezer or refrigerator air duct.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Reduced or absent airflow at the refrigerator air outlet
• Refrigerator compartment warmer than expected while the freezer remains cold
• Localized warm or cold spots between storage shelves
• Rattling or abnormal noise associated with the air-damper door
• Visible cracking, obstruction, or damage to the diffuser housing

Check Before Replacing

• Verify that food or packaging is not blocking the refrigerator air outlet.
• With the refrigerator operating, check for noticeable airflow at the outlet without inserting objects into the duct.
• Visually inspect the accessible diffuser area for cracks, displaced parts, frost, or debris; do not force the damper door.
• Listen for abnormal damper movement or rattling during normal cooling operation.
• Confirm that the freezer is producing cold air before attributing an airflow problem specifically to the diffuser.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM air diffuser/damper control assembly
• Designed for refrigerator air-duct airflow control
• Whirlpool description identifies the assembly as “Air Diffuser Assembly Mech Cuda17”
• Also cataloged as a refrigerator damper control assembly
• Replaces archived Whirlpool numbers W11179392, W11264792, and W11296970

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the refrigerator.
• Wear work gloves when handling the diffuser and surrounding components.
• Installation is model-specific; comparable side-by-side procedures may require removing the control housing and air duct to access the diffuser locking tabs.
• Where applicable, disconnect the wire harness and control rod carefully, release the retaining tabs without forcing them, and reconnect the control rod and harness before securing the replacement.
• After installation, confirm that the diffuser is seated and that the air passage is unobstructed; consult the appliance’s model-specific service instructions if access differs.

Verified Compatible Models

8WRS21SNHW00, 10641132712, 10641133712, 10641133715, 10641139712, WRS311SDHB03, WRS311SDHM02, WRS312SNHM02, WRS315SDHM02, WRS315SDHM04, WRS315SDHT02, WRS315SDHT04, WRS315SDHZ02, WRS315SDHZ04, WRS315SNHB03

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