{"product_id":"xpartco-wr49x10173-refrigerator-dispenser-heater","title":"XPARTCO WR49X10173 Refrigerator Dispenser Heater","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"299\"\u003eXPARTCO WR49X10173 Refrigerator Dispenser Heater – Compatible with GE, Hotpoint \u0026amp; Kenmore Refrigerators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"409\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"439\" data-start=\"414\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"440\"\u003eRestore proper ice and water dispenser operation with the \u003cstrong data-end=\"550\" data-start=\"498\"\u003eXPARTCO WR49X10173 Refrigerator Dispenser Heater\u003c\/strong\u003e. This high-quality aftermarket replacement heater prevents ice buildup and freezing inside the dispenser chute by gently warming the dispenser area. A failed dispenser heater can cause ice clogs, frozen chute doors, or dispensing issues. Replacing it with this reliable XPARTCO heater helps ensure smooth ice dispensing and consistent refrigerator performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"945\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eReplaces Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"946\"\u003eWR49X10173, 1381601, AH1766223, PD00001237, FIX1766223, AP4318572, EA1766223, PS1766223. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"995\" data-start=\"992\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1016\" data-start=\"997\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003ereplacement refrigerator dispenser heater\u003c\/strong\u003e fits select \u003cstrong data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1080\"\u003eGE, Hotpoint, and Kenmore (GE-manufactured)\u003c\/strong\u003e side-by-side refrigerators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispenser water spout heater kit. For models that start with BSS, DSS, ESH, GSH, GSS, GST, HSS, and SSS with serial# AF - AM. Built between January 2003 - January 2007.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1291\" data-start=\"1157\"\u003eExample compatible models include (but are not limited to):\u003cbr data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1216\"\u003eGE GSS25GSHSS, GSH25JSDBSS\u003cbr data-end=\"1248\" data-start=\"1245\"\u003eHotpoint HSS25GFTSA\u003cbr data-end=\"1270\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003eKenmore 363.9557710\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1293\"\u003eAlways verify your refrigerator’s model number before ordering.\u003cbr data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eContact our support team if you’re unsure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1410\" data-start=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1412\"\u003e✅ Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1433\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e🔄 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1438\"\u003eAftermarket Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e – Matches OEM heating performance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1582\" data-start=\"1504\"\u003e❄️➡️🔥 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1535\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003ePrevents Ice Buildup\u003c\/strong\u003e – Keeps dispenser chute clear and functional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1583\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1585\"\u003e⚡ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1616\" data-start=\"1587\"\u003eEfficient Heating Element\u003c\/strong\u003e – Maintains proper dispenser temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1660\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1737\" data-start=\"1662\"\u003e💰 \u003cstrong data-end=\"1690\" data-start=\"1665\"\u003eCost-Effective Repair\u003c\/strong\u003e – Reliable alternative to OEM heater pricing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1738\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1767\" data-start=\"1744\"\u003eFixes Common Issues\u003c\/strong\u003e – Solves frozen dispenser, ice clogs, or slow dispensing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1831\" data-start=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1863\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003e📐 Product Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2203\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1895\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1882\" data-start=\"1866\"\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e WR49X10173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1896\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1949\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1917\" data-start=\"1898\"\u003eComponent Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refrigerator Dispenser Heater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1950\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1974\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1964\" data-start=\"1952\"\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120V AC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2033\" data-start=\"1977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1993\" data-start=\"1977\"\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ice and water dispenser chute heating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2034\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2075\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2049\" data-start=\"2036\"\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-fit installation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2146\" data-start=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2146\" data-start=\"2078\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2091\" 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