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Customer Questions and Answers for Light Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18017526
Manufacturer Part Number: WP2149705

The Light Switch is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This switch is responsible for controlling the refrigerator's interior light, turning it on when the door is opened and off when it is closed.

Symptoms of a failing refrigerator light switch include:

  • The interior light staying on when the refrigerator door is closed
  • The light not activating when the refrigerator door is opened
  • Intermittent or flickering light due to a loose connection or faulty switch

Causes of light switch failure typically involve mechanical wear from repeated use, accumulation of dirt or debris that can interfere with the switch mechanism, or electrical issues such as short circuits.

This OEM part is also compatible with other brands manufactured by Whirlpool, including Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, and others.

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Dave, the failure of the door switches can cause this failure. The freezer W11457217 and refrigerator WP2149705 door switches can be tested for voltage output when opened and the yellow wire on each switch should have 120VAC when in the open door position. From there, the top refrigerator light WPW10515058 can be tested for 12VDC output when the door is opened by testing from the red wire (with the red probe of a meter) to the yellow/red wire (with the black probe of a meter). If there is not 12VDC, then the light has failed and would need to be replaced.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Friday, April 3, 2020

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