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Customer Questions and Answers for Temperature Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18053250
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10248240

The Temperature Switch is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool front-load washing machines. Located inside the unit, it monitors water temperatures during heating cycles. 

Causes of a bad temperature switch can include failure or drift of internal components that monitor heat over extended use. Exposure to fluctuations in water temperatures during wash cycles may also impact switch performance.

Symptoms of a bad temperature switch can be:

  • Inability to heat water to set temperatures   
  • Unexpected fluctuations in water temperature during cycles

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore front-load washing machines.

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For Whirlpool Temperature Switch (Part Number: OEM18053250)

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Hello Ken. The sensor switch WPW10248240 is located inside the control panel and has the clear pressure hose going to it. Hope this helps.

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Hi Paul. Remove power. Remove control panel back. The sensing switch knob needs removed. Then unhook the wire connections. Then release the locking tab that holds it onto the back of the control panel. Reassemble in reverse. Switch part # WPW10248240. Thank you.

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Hello Billy. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the sensor switch WPW10248240 is bad and will need to be replaced. Hope this helps.

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Hi Mark. Does the motor run without the pump or mounted to the transmission? Did you check the capacitor with a cap. meter? Is there a burnt spot in the top of the capacitor? Are you getting 120vac to the motor from the timer? The capacitors had a bad series that blew open physically on top. This part # is WP8572717. Thank you.

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Hi Kate. Sorry About the issues. If you want to exchange the auto sensing switch, we will gladly take care of that for you. I would also replace the water valve part # WPW10175893. It has a temperature sensor included and allows proper water fill. Please make sure that both of your supply water valves are turned on to equalize pressure on the water valve, so it does not prematurely fail. Hope this helps. Thank you.

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Hello Steve. Based on the information you provided, you will need to replace the timer WPW10177827 and the sensor switch WPW10248240. The manufacture suggest replacing both parts for the problems your having. Hope this helps.

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Jbo for Model Number Maytag MVWC6ESWW1

Washer fills correctly, but then will not agitate or advance to the spin cycle. If the timer is advanced manually, the washer will pump out water and spin dry then shut off. But will not advance to the extra rinse (when extra rinse is set ‘on’). There is no sound from the motor when in the wash cycle so it is not a problem with the agitator. Assume the problem is either the water level-temp sensor, the timer, or the control board connected to the timer. I am not handy with a multi-meter so I am stuck with the trial and error method of repair. Please provide your expert opinion on which part should be replaced. Thank You.

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Hi Jbo. Your model has a 2-part timer. There is a part that 'piggybacks' that is an electronic control,for your timer. This part # is WPW10104800. Your timer part # is WPW10243947.This controls the timer advancing. I hope this helps. Thank -you.

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