Whirlpool WP2162361 Micro Switch OEM Part

I watched the Appliance Parts Pros repair video and decided to remove the front panel to diagnose the problem. While the repair video is excellent, I could not remove the ice/water dispenser front panel with a putty knife. On my model, 106.56234400, there is no clip that can be released by sliding a putty knife up under the front panel. It took a little effort but I was able to pop the left lower corner clip just by pulling it out with my fingers. Once the cover was off I could see that the putty knife had been sliding up under the dispenser frame and not applying any pressure to the bottom edge of the panel (the edge on the front panel is only about an eighth of an inch thick). The front panel on my model has two small slots on the bottom edge of the panel. I found that by inserting a large flat tip screwdriver up into those slots and prying gently outward, the clips popped out fairly easily. Too much pressure will put a dent in the thin metal door, so just enough to pop the clip. I took a couple of pictures to share but, unfortunately, that isn't an option here. Once the panel was off, I could see that the plastic clips holding the water dispenser switch in place had broken off. The clips, after years of use and thousands of switch actuation, must have failed due to becoming brittle and fatigued. The switch was fine but it was so loose in the bracket that it wasn't being actuated by the lever. Looking at the switch bracket on the ice dispenser side, I discovered that one of those clips was also broken. I ordered Bracket, Part Number AP6005965 and it arrived in less than 48 hours (express shipping). The old and the new brackets were identical, but the wiring on my model varied slightly from the model shown in the video. It only took a minute to sort that out and then the bracket installed exactly as described. Everything snapped and clipped back into place as shown in the video. The job couldn't have been any easier. My thanks to Appliance Parts Pros for their excellent videos, quality parts, reasonable prices, and fast shipping.

My husband kept saying we need to call someone to fix it. I decided to do a little research and see if there were any diy videos. So I did a general search of the brand of fridge. Your website popped up. I found the drawing of the general area where the dispenser is. I clicked on switch and saw it had a video. I was amazed at how informative it was. The plastic ice funnel was broken too, so I clicked on it and the plastic bracket, just in case. I ordered them on a Saturday, got them on Tuesday. I got back on the website on my laptop, set it beside me at the fridge and started in. Wow! In 20 minutes, I had everything replaced and back together. I flipped the breaker back on, cleaned out the ice reservoir and touch the handle. It worked! I put this website on my favorites list so I can have it at my finger tips anytime I need it. No more needing to "call the man"

I ordered a new micro switch from appliancepartspro. I received it the next day..it fit perfectly,and with the very detailed video they supplied I had it working again in about 25 minutes.this is a great company with any part needed.very reasonable priced. in the future I will do all of my business with them,as it is the best company I have ever done business with.

Replaced switch

Replaced the dual water inlet valve and now it works great!