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Customer Questions and Answers for Limit Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18016497
Manufacturer Part Number: WP12575502

This limit switch is a temperature safety device that opens the circuit if heat rises too high. Replacing a weak or failed switch restores proper overheat protection and can resolve nuisance shutdowns or no-heat conditions due to an open safety. What it does:

  • Monitors temperature at its mounting location
  • Opens the electrical circuit at a preset over-temperature to stop heating or operation
  • Helps protect internal components and wiring from heat damage
  • Common symptoms include: won't heat, shuts off during use, or no power after an overheat event
What's included:
  • 1 limit switch
Install notes:
  • Disconnect power (and gas, if applicable) before servicing
  • Access the switch, note wire positions, and transfer wires one at a time
  • Mount the switch flat and firmly against the original sensing surface or bracket
  • After replacement, check for root causes of overheating (blocked airflow, failed fan, dirty filters, shorted element)

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For Whirlpool Limit Switch (Part Number: OEM18016497)

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Jose,

You will remove the drip tray and behind it there would be a couple of screws would be that would be removed and then you would remove the housing to access the switch.

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Hello Mark. It sounds like the filter head WP67004106 is bad and is causing the problem. If it is spraying out when trying to change the filter, then you will need to replace it. Hope this helps.

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