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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent Backdraft Damper Replacement #WPW10291572 
Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent Backdraft Damper Replacement #WPW10291572
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Total Parts Cost
$105.40Estimated Savings
$112.5001:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the backdraft damper on a Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent (model #UXD8630DYS4). The most common reason for replacing the damper is if the blower is not getting proper airflow.
All of the information for this damper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools used: T-10 Torx bit
All of the information for this damper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools used: T-10 Torx bit
Step By Step Instructions
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Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
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…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
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…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
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Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
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To replace a backdraft damper on your retractable downdraft vent…
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…first detach the venting from the old damper if still intact.
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Now use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the three screws to release the old damper from the vent box.
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Install the new backdraft damper…
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…by properly aligning it on the vent box…
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…then thread and tighten the three screws to secure.
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Secure the venting to the new damper and the retractable downdraft vent should be ready for use.
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At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
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Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the backdraft damper on a Whirlpool Retractable Downdraft Vent (model #UXD8630DYS4). The most common reason for replacing the damper is if the blower is not getting proper airflow.
All of the information for this damper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools used: T-10 Torx bit
All of the information for this damper replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool
Tools used: T-10 Torx bit
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Anncr: repairclinic makes fixing things easy…
2
…with millions of replacement parts available on our website…
3
…and the help you need to do the repair yourself.
4
Since we encourage you to perform this repair safely, a warning icon will appear when you should use caution.
5
To replace a backdraft damper on your retractable downdraft vent…
6
…first detach the venting from the old damper if still intact.
7
Now use a t-10 torx bit to unthread the three screws to release the old damper from the vent box.
8
Install the new backdraft damper…
9
…by properly aligning it on the vent box…
10
…then thread and tighten the three screws to secure.
11
Secure the venting to the new damper and the retractable downdraft vent should be ready for use.
12
At repairclinic – we make fixing things easy.
13
Thank you for supporting the production of these videos by purchasing your parts from our website.
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