Whirlpool Refrigerator Ice Dispenser Door Chute Parts — Models & Compatibility

If your Whirlpool refrigerator's ice dispenser door won't close properly or you're losing cold air through the chute, this replacement kit fixes the problem. Part 8201756 is the factory-spec ice dispenser door chute assembly that works across dozens of Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, and Amana side-by-side and French door models from the mid-2000s through early 2010s.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your refrigerator's model number against our compatibility list below. You'll find the model plate inside the fresh food compartment—usually on the left or right wall near the top. Look for models starting with ED5, ED2, or GD5 prefixes, which are the most common series using this chute assembly. Cross-reference with part numbers AP3872692, 1164531, PS990120, or 8201756VP if you're replacing an existing part.

About This Replacement Part

The ice dispenser door chute assembly controls ice delivery from your freezer compartment to the exterior dispenser. It includes the plastic chute housing, door flap, and mounting brackets. Over time, the door flap can crack from repeated use or the plastic housing can develop stress fractures around the mounting points—especially in homes with heavy ice usage. When this part fails, you'll notice frost buildup around the dispenser area, ice chunks getting stuck, or a whistling sound from air leaking through gaps. This is a direct OEM-equivalent replacement that restores proper seal and function without requiring any permanent modifications to your refrigerator.

Compatible Whirlpool Refrigerator Models

This ice dispenser door chute kit (8201756) fits the following Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Kenmore, and Amana refrigerator models:

• ED5KVEXVQ00
• ED5VHEXVB06
• ED5VHGXMQ10
• ED5GVEXVD07
• ED5PVEXWS05
• ED5LHAXWQ00
• ED5FHEXSL00
• ED5HVEXVQ01
• ED5LVAXWQ00
• ED2FHEXVS00
• ED2KVEXVQ00
• ED5FTGXKQ00
• ED25RFXFW01
• GD5RHAXNQ00

This list represents the most common models—additional ED-series and GD-series models from 2005-2013 also use this part. If your model isn't listed, verify compatibility using the cross-reference numbers above.

Installation Overview

Replacing the ice dispenser door chute typically takes 20-30 minutes with basic hand tools. You'll need to remove the ice bucket, disconnect the dispenser housing screws from inside the freezer, and carefully extract the old chute assembly. The new kit slides into place and secures with the original mounting hardware. Most repairs don't require disconnecting water lines or removing the entire freezer door—just access from inside the freezer compartment.

Why This Part Fails

Ice dispenser door chutes fail primarily from thermal stress cycling and mechanical wear. Every time ice passes through, the plastic door flap opens and snaps shut—thousands of times over the appliance's life. Temperature fluctuations between the -5°F freezer environment and room-temperature air at the dispenser opening cause expansion and contraction that weakens the plastic over time. Models in humid climates or homes that use crushed ice settings see accelerated wear because moisture and ice friction degrade the door seal faster.

Order Your Replacement Part

Part 8201756 ships ready to install with all necessary mounting hardware. Verify your model number before ordering, and keep your refrigerator's documentation handy in case you need to reference wire diagrams or additional components during installation.