Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater WP12729128 — Fixes Frost Buildup & No Cooling
Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater WP12729128 – OEM Replacement (Replaces 12729128)
Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater WP12729128 — Fixes Frost Buildup & No Cooling
Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater WP12729128 – OEM Replacement (Replaces 12729128)

Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WP12729128

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$86.99
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$134.07
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FREEZER FROST BUILDUP

Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WP12729128, Fixes Freezer frost buildup caused by a refrigerator that is not defrosting

Whirlpool OEM refrigerator defrost heater assembly that melts frost from the evaporator coils during the automatic defrost cycle.

Part WP12729128Whirlpool

Whirlpool OEM refrigerator defrost heater assembly that melts frost from the evaporator coils during the automatic defrost cycle.

Is This the Right Part?

Part NumberWP12729128
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Part TypeDefrost Heater Assembly

Common Symptoms

  • Frost or ice buildup on the evaporator area
  • Freezer not defrosting
  • Refrigerator runs constantly
  • Refrigerator or freezer cooling problems caused by restricted airflow from frost buildup

Check Before Replacing

  • Disconnect refrigerator power before servicing.
  • Inspect the evaporator area for excessive frost buildup.
  • Test the heater for electrical continuity with a multimeter after disconnecting power; an open circuit indicates the heater may be defective, but other defrost-system components should also be checked.

Pro Tip

Verify the complete refrigerator model number before ordering because similar-looking Whirlpool defrost heaters may differ in size or shape.

Part Details

Part NumberWP12729128
Part TypeDefrost Heater Assembly
ManufacturerWhirlpool
Appliance TypeRefrigerator
Primary FunctionHeats the evaporator area during the automatic defrost cycle to remove accumulated frost.

Key Features

  • Genuine Whirlpool OEM part
  • Defrost heater assembly
  • Designed for selected Whirlpool-family refrigerators

Installation Notes

  • Disconnect electrical power before installation.
  • Allow the evaporator area to defrost safely before removing the heater if ice is present.
  • Use the appliance-specific service information for panel, evaporator, connector, and retaining-clip procedures.

Verified Compatible Models

596.68259801, 596.69282012, 596.69284000, 596.72382413, 596.75239405, 596.79343510, 596.79423411, ABB2224WEB2, ABL2222FES4, ABL2227VES2, AFB2234WES4, GB2FHDXWB00, GB2FHDXWB02, GB2SHTXTQ03, GX2SHBXVQ04, GX2SHBXVY04, JFX2897DRP02, KBFS22ECBL00, KBLS22EVMS2, KBRS22EVWH2, KRBR102ESS02, KRFF302ESS01, KRFF507HPS02, KRFF707EBS00, MBF2258DEM00, MBF2258FEH00, MBF2258WES0, MBF2258XEW0, MBF2258XEW6, MBL2258XES0, MBR2256KES6, MBR2258XES1, MFF2258VEM7, MFF2258VEM10, MFF2258VEW6, MFF2558VEM10, MFT2673BEM12, MFT2772HEZ00, MFT2976AEB00, WRB322DMBW02, WRF532SMHZ01, WRF532SNHW02, WRF736SDAB13, WRF757SDEM00, WRF767SDEM01, WRF989SDAF03, WRF989SDAM01, WRV996FDEE01, WRV996FDEM01, WRX986SIHV02, WRB322DMBM00, WRF736SDAM11, WRF736SDAM12, WRF736SDAM13, WRF736SDAM14, GB2SHDXTQ03, EB2SHKXVD02, GB2FHDXWQ01, GB2SHDXTB03, GX2FHDXVB03, EB2SHKXVD03, EB2SHKXVQ03, GB2SHDXTS04, GX2FHDXVA02, GX2FHDXVA03, GX2FHDXVQ02, GX2FHDXVT02, GX2FHDXVT03, GX2FHDXVY03, EB2SHKXVQ02, GX2SHBXVB03, GX2SHBXVY05, GX2SHBXVB04, GX2SHBXVY03, EB2SHKXVD01, GX2SHBXVQ03, GB2FHDXWS04, KFIV29PCMS02, KFIV29PCMS03, GX2FHDXVQ03, GX2FHDXVY04, GB2SHTXTS04, GB2FHDXWB01, GB2FHDXWQ02, 10672002010, 10672002011, 10672002013, 10672002015, 10672003010, 10672003011, 10672003012, 10672003013, 10672003014, 10672003016, 10672003017, 10672003018, 10672009010, 10672009011, 10672009013

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

Verified Compatible Models

10672002010, 10672002011, 10672002013, 10672002015, 10672003010, 10672003011, 10672003012, 10672003013, 10672003014, 10672003016, 10672003017, 10672003018, 10672009010, 10672009011, 10672009013, 596.68259801, 596.69282012, 596.69284000, 596.72382413, 596.75239405, 596.79343510, 596.79423411, ABB2224WEB2, ABL2222FES4, ABL2227VES2, AFB2234WES4, EB2SHKXVD01, EB2SHKXVD02, EB2SHKXVD03, EB2SHKXVQ02, EB2SHKXVQ03, GB2FHDXWB00, GB2FHDXWB01, GB2FHDXWB02, GB2FHDXWD01, GB2FHDXWD02, GB2FHDXWQ01, GB2FHDXWQ02, GB2FHDXWS00, GB2FHDXWS04, GB2SHDXTB03, GB2SHDXTQ03, GB2SHDXTS04, GB2SHTXTQ03, GB2SHTXTS03, GB2SHTXTS04, GB2SHTXTS05, GX2FHDXVA02, GX2FHDXVA03, GX2FHDXVB03, GX2FHDXVQ02, GX2FHDXVQ03, GX2FHDXVT02, GX2FHDXVT03, GX2FHDXVY03, GX2FHDXVY04, GX2SHBXVB03, GX2SHBXVB04, GX2SHBXVQ02, GX2SHBXVQ03, GX2SHBXVQ04, GX2SHBXVY02, GX2SHBXVY03, GX2SHBXVY04, GX2SHBXVY05, JFX2897DRP02, KBFS22ECBL00, KBLS22EVMS2, KBRS22EVWH2, KFIV29PCMS02, KFIV29PCMS03, KRBR102ESS02, KRFF302ESS01, KRFF507HPS02, KRFF707EBS00, MBF2258DEM00, MBF2258FEH00, MBF2258WES0, MBF2258XEW0, MBF2258XEW6, MBL2258XES0, MBR2256KES6, MBR2258XES1, MFF2258VEM10, MFF2258VEM7, MFF2258VEW6, MFF2558VEM10, MFT2673BEM12, MFT2772HEZ00, MFT2976AEB00, WRB322DMBM00, WRB322DMBW02, WRF532SMHZ01, WRF532SNHW02, WRF736SDAB13, WRF736SDAM11, WRF736SDAM12, WRF736SDAM13, WRF736SDAM14, WRF757SDEM00, WRF767SDEM01, WRF989SDAF03, WRF989SDAM01, WRV996FDEE01, WRV996FDEM01, WRX986SIHV02

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

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12729128

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, ABB2224WEB2, ABL2222FES4, ABL2227VES2, AFB2234WES4, EB2SHKXVD01, EB2SHKXVD02, EB2SHKXVD03, EB2SHKXVQ02, EB2SHKXVQ03, GB2FHDXWB00, GB2FHDXWB01, GB2FHDXWB02, GB2FHDXWQ01, GB2FHDXWQ02, GB2FHDXWS04, GB2SHDXTB03, GB2SHDXTQ03, GB2SHDXTS04, GB2SHTXTQ03, GB2SHTXTS03, GB2SHTXTS04, GX2FHDXVA02, GX2FHDXVA03, GX2FHDXVB03, GX2FHDXVQ02, GX2FHDXVQ03, GX2FHDXVT02, GX2FHDXVT03, GX2FHDXVY03, GX2FHDXVY04, GX2SHBXVB03, GX2SHBXVB04, GX2SHBXVQ03, GX2SHBXVQ04, GX2SHBXVY02, GX2SHBXVY03, GX2SHBXVY04, GX2SHBXVY05, JFX2897DRP02, KBFS22ECBL00, KBLS22EVMS2, KBRS22EVWH2, KFIV29PCMS02, KFIV29PCMS03, KRBR102ESS02, KRFF302ESS01, KRFF507HPS02, KRFF707EBS00, MBF2258DEM00, MBF2258FEH00, MBF2258WES0, MBF2258XEW0, MBF2258XEW6, MBL2258XES0, MBR2256KES6, MBR2258XES1, MFF2258VEM7, MFF2258VEM10, MFF2258VEW6, MFF2558VEM10, MFT2673BEM12, MFT2772HEZ00, MFT2976AEB00, WRB322DMBM00, WRB322DMBW02, WRF532SMHZ01, WRF532SNHW02, WRF736SDAB13, WRF736SDAM11, WRF736SDAM12, WRF736SDAM13, WRF736SDAM14, WRF757SDEM00, WRF767SDEM01, WRF989SDAF03, WRF989SDAM01, WRV996FDEE01, WRV996FDEM01, WRX986SIHV02, GB2FHDXWS00, GB2FHDXWD01, GX2SHBXVQ02, GB2SHTXTS05, GB2FHDXWD02, GB2FHDXWS03