How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6973145 / W11396033 Door Switch

Replaced the broken piece. 

New board and 2 new switches, one which was wrong for the refrigerator. After installing parts found where wiring in the freezer had scrubbed thru touching the frame. Lights have now quit strobing. Holding my breath to see if the problem is solved. 

The switch I purchased from Appliance Parts Pro was exactly the correct part......I am all fixed up now 

We actually were able to determine that one of the freezer switches was bad and taped it down for about 3 days. The beeping stopped. Our fridge has two freezer switches and one fridge side switch. I ordered all three from these guys. They were cheaper than Whirlpool by about $20 for parts and about $15 for shipping. The part numbers had superseded too many times to count, usually that doesn't matter but in this case it did. The new parts were just slightly bigger than the old parts AND the opening. Eventually, I was able to pop them out with a small flat head screwdriver and then forcefully pop in the new ones. On one occasion, I had to cover it with a towel and use a mallet to force it in. We've had no issues since replacing these switches and would use these guys again in the future. 

I replaced the water inlet valve. Once I found out that all you need to do is press down on the rings holding the tubing it was easy. I expected it to leak but not a single drop of water was spilled. I replaced a broken freezer light switch which I had bypassed several years ago to get the ice maker working. Now I have a freezer light again. 

The parts were easy to order, arrived quickly, and were good quality. I am very satisfied with my purchase and the service of the appliance parts pros! 

I had to pry out the old switch with a screwdriver and a Wonder Bar then replace it with the new one 

Removed the switch plate, removed the old switch from the plate (needed pliers to squeeze the sides), installed the new switch (perfect fit replacement...popped right in), re-connected the wires (they plug in), and tested it...worked perfect, and then re-installed the switch plate. Plus, it only took 2 days for the part to be delivered to my mailbox! Great service...thank you. 

Ordered replacement parts and installed them in less than 30 minutes. 

Replaced switch kit that was recommended by customer service rep. Very easy to replace.