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Customer Questions and Answers for Water Temperature Sensor by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18065667
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10467289

The Water Temperature Sensor is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This sensor ensures the water is reaching the proper temperature at each stage of the wash cycle. Note: The sensor does not include the seal WP8540766. Order separately if needed. 

Causes of a bad temperature sensor can be failures over time due to mechanical wear, thermal stress on electronic components, or damage from leaks/flooding inside the unit.

Symptoms of a bad water temperature sensor include:

  • Inability to switch between wash steps or advance through the cycle
  • Erratic or inconsistent temperature readings
  • Failure alarms or error codes displayed
  • Improper or incomplete washing even on high heat settings

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

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For Whirlpool Water Temperature Sensor (Part Number: OEM18065667)

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DD, Remove the rear panel of the washer and at the bottom of the tub there will be the water temperature sensor.

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Scott, the harness would be the main lower harness, WPW10298334. Unfortunately, this item has been discontinued with no further replacements or cross references available and our company is unaware of any other available sources. Sorry about that!

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Peter, the model number given is an international model. Unfortunately, we do not have a parts lists available to guarantee the exact replacement parts. Sorry about that!

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Hello Christine. If the wires can not be installed back into the connector, you will need to replace the wiring harness WPW10184855 on the unit.

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Hello Puneet, The temperature sensor WPW10467289 is located in the rear of the outer tub. You will need to access it through the rear access panel.

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Hello Jeff. The sensor only has 2 spades. Just hook the black wire to the spade without a wire on it.

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