Customer Questions and Answers for Door Switch by Whirlpool

The Refrigerator Door Switch is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. This switch monitors the opening and closing of the refrigerator door, activating lights and functions as needed while also keeping track of door activity for diagnostics purposes. 

Causes of failure may be from normal wear and tear over time, moisture damage, or impact if the door is accidentally slammed.

Symptoms of a bad door switch include:

• Lights not turning on/off with door movement  
• Dispensers or ice/water not working properly
• Cooling and freezing performance affected
• Error codes related to door operation

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