Customer Questions and Answers for Door Switch by Whirlpool

The Door Switch is an OEM part for Whirlpool refrigerators. It is responsible for detecting when the refrigerator door is open or closed. 

Causes of a bad Door Switch can include mechanical wear from frequent use, electrical issues such as short circuits or burnt contacts, and physical damage from impacts or improper handling of the refrigerator door.

Symptoms of a bad Door Switch include:

• The refrigerator light not turning on or off properly
• The refrigerator not cooling efficiently when the door is closed
• The light staying on even when the door is closed, leading to excess heat and reduced cooling efficiency
• No response from the light or cooling system when the door is opened or closed

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