Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Heater Assembly WP12729128, Replaces 12729128

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Common Symptoms

• Refrigerator not defrosting
• Frost or ice buildup
• Refrigerator running constantly
• Possible reduced cooling
• Freezer cold while refrigerator compartment is warm

Check Before Replacing

• With power disconnected, inspect the heater for visible damage.
• Test the heater for electrical continuity with a multimeter; lack of continuity indicates the heater may be defective.
• Confirm the refrigerator model number before ordering because this part fits only selected models.

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Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before installation.
• Safely store perishable food while the refrigerator is powered off.
• Wear protective work gloves when accessing the evaporator and heater area.
• Follow the appliance-specific service instructions for access and reassembly.

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, GB2FHDXWQ04, GB2FHDXWS00, GB2FHDXWS03, GB2FHDXWS04, GB2SHDXTB03, GB2SHDXTQ03, GB2SHDXTS02, GB2SHDXTS04, GB2SHTXTB02, 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, KRMF706ESS02, MBF2258DEM00, MBF2258FEH00, MBF2258WES0, MBF2258XEW0, MBF2258XEW5, MBF2258XEW6, MBL2258XES0, MBR2256KES6, MBR2258XES1, MFF2258VEM10, MFF2258VEM7, MFF2258VEW6, MFF2558VEM10, MFI2269FRZ02, MFT2673BEM12, MFT2772HEZ00, MFT2776DEM02, MFT2976AEB00, MFT2976AEM01, WRB322DMBB00, WRB322DMBM, WRB322DMBM00, WRB322DMBW00, WRB322DMBW02, WRF532SMHZ01, WRF532SNHW02, WRF532SNHZ03, WRF736SDAB13, WRF736SDAM11, WRF736SDAM12, WRF736SDAM13, WRF736SDAM14, WRF757SDEM00, WRF757SDHV02, WRF757SDHZ01, WRF767SDEM01, WRF989SDAF03, WRF989SDAM01, WRV996FDEE01, WRV996FDEM01, WRX986SIHV02

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