12002497 Whirlpool Refrigerator Drawer Glide Gear

Refrigerator Drawer Glide Gear.

Whirlpool's range of products encompasses brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. Additionally, Whirlpool manufactures components for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea. The Drawer Gear Kit is a genuine OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) part designed specifically for Whirlpool refrigerators. This kit aims to either repair or replace the gear system that facilitates the sliding mechanism of a refrigerator drawer. It comes complete with all the necessary gears and components to ensure the drawer operates smoothly, providing effortless access to stored items like fruits, vegetables, and meats.

The need for replacing this gear kit may arise from various factors such as normal wear and tear, damage due to overloading, or accidental breakage. Over time, gears may wear out, lose teeth, or become misaligned, which can impede the drawer's functionality.

Indications of a malfunctioning Drawer Gear Kit include:

- Difficulty in opening or closing the drawer
- A grinding or clicking sound when the drawer is in motion
- The drawer sticking or jamming during use

This genuine Whirlpool part is also compatible with appliances from Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and some Kenmore models.