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Customer Questions and Answers for Temperature Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18053250
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10248240

The Temperature Switch is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool front-load washing machines. Located inside the unit, it monitors water temperatures during heating cycles. 

Causes of a bad temperature switch can include failure or drift of internal components that monitor heat over extended use. Exposure to fluctuations in water temperatures during wash cycles may also impact switch performance.

Symptoms of a bad temperature switch can be:

  • Inability to heat water to set temperatures   
  • Unexpected fluctuations in water temperature during cycles

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore front-load washing machines.

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Hello Kelly. You can test for power coming to the water valve. If there is none and the machine is on and should bring in water, you will need to replace the sensor switch WPW10248240. If there is power there and no water, replace the water valve. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Monday, November 7, 2011

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