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978495Replaces 2 older numbers

Whirlpool 978495 Freezer Defrost Heater Assembly - Genuine OEM

Whirlpool 978495 Freezer Defrost Heater Assembly - Genuine OEM

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  • Genuine OEM part, one-year warranty
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Also known by these numbers

If your old part carries any of these, this is the one you want.

  • 548459
  • 989698

Whirlpool 978495 is a defrost heater assembly for freezer appliances. New, genuine Whirlpool OEM — ordered from the brand's own distributor, not an aftermarket copy.

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Look for the number stamped or printed on the part itself. If it says 978495, or any of the 2 older numbers listed under Compatible parts below, this is the replacement. Every one of them is discontinued and every one leads here.

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Buying from us

  • One year warranty, backed by FIXIT PARTS — if it fails in the first year we replace it.
  • 30 day returns — unused and uninstalled, in the original box.
  • Ships the same business day on orders placed before 12:00 PM Pacific.

Part numbers on this page

Manufacturer numbers: 548459, 989698.

Models this part fits

182 models

Fits: 106629441, 106629451, 106629551, 106720442, 106720452, 106720552, 106721241, 106721302, 106721540, 106721541, 106721550, 106721551, 106721570, 106721571, 106721580, 106721581, 106722140, 106722141, 106722240, 106722241, 106722260, 106722261, 106722270, 106722290, 106722300, 106722301, 106722430, 106722431, 106722541, 106722551, 106722561, 106723140, 106723240, 106723260, 106723300, 106723530, 106723540, 106723550, 106723560, 106724140, 106724240, 106724242, 106724260, 106724262, 106724281, 106724300, 106724530, 106724540, 106724550, 106724560, 106725140, 106725530, 106725540, 106725550, 106725560, 106726242, 106726340, 106726360, 106726530, 106726532, 106726540, 106726550, 106726560, 106726571, 106726572, 106726581, 106726582, 106726591, 106726592, 106727240, 106727270, 106727290, 106727300, 106727530, 106727531, 106727570, 106727571, 106727572, 106727580, 106727581, 106727582, 106727590, 106727591, 106727592, 106727671, 106727681, 106727691, 1067381210, 1067381230, 1067381520, 1067381540, 1067381550, 1067382020, 1067382050, 1067391530, 1067391540, 1067391550, 1067392050, 1067392051, 1068253050, 1068253080, 1068254911, 1068254912, 1068254913, 1068254981, 1068254982, 1068254983, 1068265910, 1068265911, 1068265912, 1068265980, 1068265981, 1068265982, 1068275910, 1068275980, 1068301550, 1068301560, 1068302050, 1068311650, 1068311651, 1068311660, 1068312050, 1068321660, 1068322050, 1068332070, 1068332071, 1068332072, 1068332073, 1069209410, 1069209411, 1069209480, 1069209481, 1069209510, 1069209511, 1069209580, 1069209581, EV150NXKW0, EV150NXKW1, EV15HKXKW1, EV190NXRN0, EV190NXRN1, EV190NXRW0, EV190NXRW1, EV190NXSW00, EV190NXSW01, EV190NXWN00, EV190NXWN01, EV190NXWN02, EV190NXWW00, EV190NXWW01, EV190NXWW02, EV200NXKW0, EV200NXKW1, EV200NXKW2, EV200NXKW3, EV200NXRW0, EV200NXRW1, KLFF15KSWHY0, KLFF15MSWH10, KLFF15MSWHY0, KLFF15MTAL00, KLFF15MTWH00, KLRF15XSWH10, KLRF15XSWHY0, KLRF15XTAL00, KLRF15XTWH00, KRFF15KSWHY0, KRFF15MSALY0, KRFF15MSWH10, KRFF15MSWHY0, KRFF15MTAL00, KRFF15MTWH00, KRFF15SWH10, KRRF15XSWH10, KRRF15XSWHY0, KRRF15XTAL00, KRRF15XTWH00, TC400, TC406, TC406W, TC407B, TC407W.

Also fits these brands

  • Whirlpool
  • Kenmore
  • KitchenAid
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Model cross reference

This part 978495 works with all 182 models listed, all of them freezers.

Need help finding your model number?
Model number ManufacturerAppliance type
106629441 KenmoreFreezer
106629451 KenmoreFreezer
106629551 KenmoreFreezer
106720442 KenmoreFreezer
106720452 KenmoreFreezer
106720552 KenmoreFreezer
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