W10166742 - Genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Drawer Slide Rail

W10166742 - Genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Drawer Slide Rail

The W10166742 Genuine OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Drawer Slide Rail is an original Whirlpool replacement component designed for compatible refrigerators. Whirlpool identifies W10166742 as a genuine OEM drawer slide rail and describes the component as an “adapter, bin (outer).”

This refrigerator drawer slide rail helps support and guide the associated refrigerator drawer or bin during opening and closing. A damaged or worn rail can make a drawer difficult to operate, prevent it from staying properly open or closed, or affect the drawer's alignment. Reliable Parts lists these types of symptoms for W10166742, while noting that other components can cause similar problems.

Available from Appliance Kingdom, a Canadian appliance parts supplier based in Edmonton, Alberta, this genuine OEM Whirlpool part is available for customers across Canada with Canada-wide shipping.

Function & Importance

W10166742 is a refrigerator drawer slide rail/outer bin adapter used to support and guide a compatible refrigerator drawer assembly.

The slide rail is important for maintaining the drawer's proper position and movement. When the rail is cracked, damaged, worn, or otherwise unable to support the drawer correctly, the drawer may not move smoothly or remain in the intended position.

Using a genuine OEM component helps provide the correct physical dimensions, attachment points, and fit for the refrigerator application. Whirlpool identifies W10166742 as an OEM part for compatible refrigerator models.

Common Symptoms Indicating Replacement

A damaged W10166742 drawer slide rail can be associated with:

• Refrigerator drawer will not open properly
• Drawer will not close properly
• Drawer does not stay open
• Drawer does not stay closed
• Drawer movement is difficult or uneven
• Drawer or bin appears misaligned

Reliable Parts specifically lists “drawer will not open,” “drawer will not close,” “drawer will not stay open,” and “drawer will not stay closed” as possible repair symptoms for W10166742.

Will Replacing W10166742 Fix My Refrigerator Drawer?

If the slide rail is the damaged or failed component causing the drawer problem, replacing it can restore the drawer's intended movement and positioning.

However, similar drawer problems can be caused by other refrigerator drawer components. Inspect the rail and surrounding drawer hardware before ordering to confirm that W10166742 is the component requiring replacement. Reliable Parts also recommends verifying the part number against the refrigerator model because parts that look similar can have differences in size and shape.

Compatibility Guidance

W10166742 is a refrigerator drawer slide rail used in selected Whirlpool-family refrigerator applications. Authoritative parts sources also document applications across brands within the Whirlpool family, including Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and Amana.

Always verify your refrigerator's complete model number before ordering. Do not rely solely on appearance, as drawer rails and related components can have similar designs but different dimensions or mounting configurations.

If you are unsure whether W10166742 is correct for your refrigerator, provide Appliance Kingdom with your complete appliance model number for compatibility assistance.

Replaces Part Numbers

Authoritative Whirlpool and Reliable Parts sources confirm that W10166742 replaces the following part numbers:

• 12925401
• 12925401SP
• 12925403SP
• 67006370

Key Features & Benefits

• Genuine OEM Whirlpool refrigerator replacement part
• Manufacturer part number: W10166742
• Designed for compatible refrigerator drawer applications
• Helps support and guide the refrigerator drawer or bin
• Provides proper fit and intended drawer operation when matched to the correct model
• Genuine OEM construction for dependable replacement performance
• Suitable for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and professional appliance technicians

Installation Overview

Replacing a refrigerator drawer slide rail is generally a mechanical repair rather than an electrical, gas, or water-connected repair. An experienced DIYer may be able to complete the replacement using basic tools and appropriate care.

Before installation, remove the drawer or bin as required by the refrigerator's service procedure and compare the replacement rail with the original component. Make sure the rail is correctly positioned and securely attached before reinstalling the drawer.

If the drawer assembly is difficult to disassemble or you are uncertain about the correct installation procedure, professional appliance repair service is recommended.

Canada-Wide Availability & Supplier Trust

Appliance Kingdom is a Canadian appliance parts supplier based in Edmonton, Alberta, serving homeowners, landlords, property managers, and appliance repair professionals across Canada.

W10166742 is a genuine OEM Whirlpool refrigerator component. For Canadian customers, Appliance Kingdom provides Canada-wide shipping and support for appliance replacement parts.

Before ordering, verify your refrigerator model number to ensure the part is appropriate for your specific appliance.

Buyer Confidence & Compatibility Support

W10166742 is identified as a genuine OEM Whirlpool part by Whirlpool's official parts network, and Reliable Parts also identifies it as a genuine OEM Whirlpool refrigerator drawer slide rail.

For greater fit confidence, compare the part number on your existing component where possible and verify the complete refrigerator model number before purchase. Appliance Kingdom can also help customers confirm compatibility before ordering.