Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WP12729128

Genuine Whirlpool refrigerator defrost heater assembly that melts frost from the evaporator fins during the automatic defrost cycle.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Freezer not defrosting
• Frost buildup
• Refrigerator compartment too warm

Check Before Replacing

• With refrigerator power disconnected, test the defrost heater for continuity using a multimeter; lack of continuity indicates the heater is defective.

Pro Tip

Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine OEM Whirlpool part
• Defrost heater assembly
• For refrigerators

Installation Notes

• Unplug the refrigerator before installing the part.
• Wear work gloves to protect hands.
• Store food that could deteriorate while power is off.

Verified Compatible Models

596.68259801, 596.69282012, 596.69284000, 596.72382413, 596.75239405, 596.79343510, 596.79423411, 10672002010, 10672002011, 10672002013, 10672002015, 10672003010, 10672003011, 10672003012, 10672003013, 10672003014, 10672003016, 10672003017, 10672003018, 10672009010, 10672009011, 10672009013, 10672009015, 59665232404, 59665232405, 59665234404, 59665234405, 59665239404, 59665239405, 59665332602, 59665333602, 59665339602, 59666122702, 59668252801, 59668253801, 59668254801, 596467934251, 596467934351, 596467934451, 596467934951, ABB2221FEW3, ABB2221WEW0, ABB2222FED1, ABB2222FEQ3, ABB2222FEW3, ABB2224BRW00, ABB2224BRW02, ABB2224WEB0, ABB2224WEB2, ABB2224WED1, ABB2224WES0, ABB2224WES2, ABB2227VEW1, ABL2222FES4, ABL2227VES2, ABR2222FES4, ABR2222FES6, ABR2227VES2, ABR2227VES4, AFB2234WEB10, AFB2234WES4, AFB2234WES10, AFB2234WEW10, EB2SHKXVD01, EB2SHKXVD02, EB2SHKXVD03, EB2SHKXVQ02, EB2SHKXVQ03, GB2FHDXWB00, GB2FHDXWB01, GB2FHDXWB02, GB2FHDXWD01, GB2FHDXWD02, GB2FHDXWQ01, GB2FHDXWQ02, GB2FHDXWQ04, GB2FHDXWS00, GB2FHDXWS02, GB2FHDXWS03, GB2FHDXWS04, GB2SHDXTB03, GB2SHDXTD02, GB2SHDXTQ03, GB2SHDXTS02, GB2SHDXTS04, GB2SHTXTB02, GB2SHTXTB03, GB2SHTXTQ03, GB2SHTXTS03, GB2SHTXTS04, GB2SHTXTS05, GX2FHDXVA02, GX2FHDXVA03, GX2FHDXVB02, GX2FHDXVB03, GX2FHDXVQ02, GX2FHDXVQ03, GX2FHDXVT02, GX2FHDXVT03, GX2FHDXVY03, GX2FHDXVY04, GX2SHBXVB03, GX2SHBXVB04, GX2SHBXVQ02, GX2SHBXVQ03, GX2SHBXVQ04, GX2SHBXVY02, GX2SHBXVY03, GX2SHBXVY04, GX2SHBXVY05, JFX2897DRP02, KBFS22ECBL00, KBLS22EVMS2, KBRS22EVBL2, KBRS22EVMS1, KBRS22EVWH2, KFIV29PCMS02, KFIV29PCMS03, KRBR102ESS02, KRFF302ESS01, KRFF507HPS02, KRFF707EBS00, KRMF706ESS01, KRMF706ESS02, MBF2258DEM00, MBF2258FEH00, MBF2258WES0, MBF2258XEW0, MBF2258XEW5, MBF2258XEW6, MBL2258XES0, MBR2256KES6, MBR2258XES1, MFF2258VEM7, MFF2258VEM10, MFF2258VEW6, MFF2558VEM10, MFI2269FRZ02, MFT2672AEB12, MFT2672AEW12, MFT2673BEM12, MFT2772HEZ00, MFT2776DEM02, MFT2976AEB00, MFT2976AEM01, WRB322DMBB00, WRB322DMBM, WRB322DMBM00, WRB322DMBW00, WRB322DMBW02, WRF532SMHZ01, WRF532SNHW02, WRF532SNHZ03, WRF736SDAB13, WRF736SDAM11, WRF736SDAM12, WRF736SDAM13, WRF736SDAM14, WRF757SDEM00, WRF757SDHV02, WRF757SDHZ01, WRF757SDHZ02, WRF767SDEM01, WRF767SDHV02, WRF767SDHZ01, WRF767SDHZ02, WRF989SDAF03, WRF989SDAM01, WRV996FDEE01, WRV996FDEE02, WRV996FDEM01, WRX986SIHV00, WRX986SIHV02, WRX986SIHZ01, WRX986SIHZ02, WRX988SIBW00, WRX988SIBW01

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