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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Temperature Sensor by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18065667
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10467289

The Water Temperature Sensor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This sensor ensures the water is reaching the proper temperature at each stage of the wash cycle. Note: The sensor does not include the seal WP8540766. Order separately if needed. 

Causes of a bad temperature sensor can be failures over time due to mechanical wear, thermal stress on electronic components, or damage from leaks/flooding inside the unit.

Symptoms of a bad water temperature sensor include:

  • Inability to switch between wash steps or advance through the cycle
  • Erratic or inconsistent temperature readings
  • Failure alarms or error codes displayed
  • Improper or incomplete washing even on high heat settings

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

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Loren, the temperature sensor WPW10467289, and the heating element WPW10426377 would need to be tested for resistance to identify if one of them has failed or if there is another issue. The resistance of the sensor should be 9.7KO at 86°F and the heating element should measure between 10O to 15O. If the resistance is within 10% of the reading, they are good and the wires would need to be checked for a loose connection or a pinched section of wire.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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