✅Original New OEM Whirlpool 8201796 Refrigerator Drain Tube Grommet 836602

The part number 8201796 (also commonly referenced with the replaced part number 836602) is an Original New OEM Whirlpool Refrigerator Drain Tube Grommet. This small but critical component is often the source of frustrating water leaks in frost-free refrigerators. Here are the key features: Key Features of Original New OEM Whirlpool 8201796 Drain Tube Grommet 1. Primary Function (Sealing and Drainage): * Air Seal: Provides a critical seal around the drain tube where it passes through the back wall or floor of the freezer compartment, preventing warm, moist ambient air from entering the cold freezer and refrigeration sections. * Defrost Water Passage: Allows meltwater from the automatic defrost cycle to drain efficiently down the tube and out to the drain pan near the compressor. 2. Thermal Barrier/Anti-clogging: * Prevents Freezing: By acting as a tight seal, it stops warm air from being drawn back up the drain tube. This is essential to prevent the drain line from freezing closed, which would cause water to back up and leak inside the freezer or fresh food section. 3. OEM Quality and Material: * Genuine Part: It is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) part, guaranteeing it meets Whirlpool's precise specifications for fit and material composition. * Flexible, Durable Material: Typically made of a flexible rubber or resilient plastic material that resists the extreme temperature fluctuations within the refrigerator and is durable enough to maintain a seal over time.

• 1. "Duckbill" One-Way Valve Design Self-Sealing Action: The grommet features a flattened
• "duckbill" tip. This design uses the weight of the defrost water to open the slit and allow drainage
• but stays pinched shut otherwise. Airflow Regulation: By staying closed when not draining
• it prevents warm
• humid air from being sucked into the freezer compartment through the drain line. This is vital for preventing excessive frost buildup on the evaporator coils. 2. Anti-Clog Material Engineering Flexible Rubber Construction: Made from a specialized synthetic rubber that remains pliable in cold environments. Tack-Free Surface: The updated 8201796 model is designed to resist the "stickiness" that plagued older versions (like the 836602)
• which often glued itself shut due to mineral deposits and algae.