Temperature Sensor Switch WPW10248240 Whirlpool Washing Machine

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