Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WP12729128

Genuine Whirlpool refrigerator defrost heater assembly used to heat the evaporator area during the automatic defrost cycle.

Is This the Right Part?

Common Symptoms

• Frost buildup in the freezer or evaporator compartment
• Refrigerator or freezer temperatures becoming too warm because frost restricts airflow
• Refrigerator not defrosting normally

Check Before Replacing

• Inspect the evaporator area for excessive frost buildup after disconnecting power and accessing the approved service area.
• Test heater continuity and compare the result with the appliance service documentation for the specific refrigerator model.
• Verify the refrigerator model number before ordering because heater compatibility is model-specific.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Whirlpool OEM part
• Defrost heater assembly
• Part length listed by Lowe's at approximately 26.5 inches

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before servicing the refrigerator.
• Follow the model-specific service documentation for access, removal, and electrical testing.
• Do not energize or test the heater outside the appliance's approved service procedure.

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, 7MF2976AEM00, 7MF2976AEM01, 7MF2976AEM02, 7MF2976AEM03, 7WF736SDAM11, 7WF736SDAM12, 7WF736SDAM13, 7WF736SDAM14, ABB2221FEB2, ABB2221FEB3, ABB2221FEW2, ABB2221WEB0, ABB2221WEB1

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