Whirlpool W10873429 Dishwasher Float Switch Base
Product Description
The Whirlpool W10873429 is an essential component within your dishwasher's flood prevention system. It's a compact housing that protects the overfill standpipe, which is a vertical tube inside the dishwasher. The standpipe acts as a secondary reservoir, which helps to prevent overflows.Water fills the tub to a certain level while the dishwasher is running. The overfill standpipe constantly monitors the water level. If a problem arises, such as a defective water entry valve or a clogged pressure switch, the water level may continue to climb above the desired limit. In such circumstances, surplus water overflows into the standpipe housing. This overflow activates a float switch within the housing, causing the dishwasher to turn off the water inlet valve.
