Customer Questions and Answers for Internal Unbalance Switch by Whirlpool

Doug, The nomenclature in the parts order screen is incorrect. This particular switch is called an "inertia" off balance switch. No you should not be able to "push in" on the cylinder of the switch. It actually contains a rolling ball that activates the limit switch that is mounted to the assembly. If you dismount the assembly, and shake it, you should hear and feel the motion of the slide.