W11445850 Whirlpool Refrigerator Door Switch

Refrigerator Door Switch

The Door Switch is a genuine OEM replacement part for Whirlpool refrigerators, designed to fit seamlessly with models from Whirlpool and its associated brands, including Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. Additionally, this part is suitable for certain Sears-Kenmore and Ikea models. Positioned on the refrigerator door, the switch's primary function is to detect whether the door is open or closed, allowing it to communicate with the refrigerator's main control board. Based on this information, it controls the activation and deactivation of the refrigerator’s cooling and lighting systems.

Common indicators of a malfunctioning door switch are:

- Persistent cooling or lighting, unaffected by the door's open or closed status.
- Interior lights failing to turn on when the door is opened.
- Issues with maintaining the desired temperature due to the switch not engaging the cooling cycle effectively.
- Display of error codes or flashing lights on the control panel, which may suggest problems with the door mechanism.

This replacement part is also compatible with appliances from Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore, ensuring broad applicability across a range of models.