Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Timer - W10822278

Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Timer - W10822278

Restore the automatic defrost cycle with this genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Timer. This refrigerator defrost timer helps control or perform periodic defrosting so frost does not block evaporator airflow.

W10822278 is a genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Defrost Timer used when the original component fails or no longer performs correctly.

Fits These Brands / Families: Select Whirlpool refrigerator models that list W10822278 as the correct service part.

Fitment / What To Verify: Match the timer function, voltage/frequency where specified, cycle interval or cam program, terminal layout, mounting and shaft/interface, and exact appliance model. Similar timers can have different internal timing sequences.

Please confirm fitment with your appliance model number before ordering.

Is it time to replace?

• Common Symptoms: Heavy frost buildup, warm refrigerator temperatures, poor airflow, or a defrost cycle that never starts or ends correctly.
• Visible/Sensory Cues: Ice-packed evaporator, open heater, thermostat that does not change state at the proper temperature, or timer/control that does not advance.

Pro Tip: Diagnose the complete defrost circuit before replacing one component. Heater, thermostat/sensor, wiring, and control faults can produce similar symptoms.

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