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This washer lid switch assembly is a critical safety component that prevents the appliance from operating when the lid is open. It communicates with the control board to initiate wash and spin cycles only when the lid is securely closed. A malfunctioning switch can result in the washer failing to start, spin, or drain properly. Replacing this part restores safe and reliable operation. Installation requires disconnecting the appliance from power and accessing the switch beneath the top panel. Always verify compatibility with your specific model before replacement.
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Sharon G - September 29, 2018
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Easy repair !
Very happy with the part , my washer is now working great!!
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Richard M - October 17, 2018
Verified Purchase
lid switch installation
part arrived as expected. diagnostics and installation instructions were very helpful. did not encounter any unexpected problems. total installation time about 30 min.
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Timothy B - May 5, 2020
Verified Purchase
Easy repair - the part arrived in short order
I like it when a plan comes together. Took the washer apart. Got the problem identified. Ordered the part. Part arrived within a couple days. Installed part!
Happy outcome...the right part at the right time and the washer is running again!
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Elizabeth H - May 28, 2019
Verified Purchase
Easy repair!
Fixed my problem with my washer. Loved the troubleshooting tool on this site with the percentages. It narrowed down my problem along with the best solution.
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Karen K - January 27, 2021
Verified Purchase
Washing machine fixed
Received the part in good condition and repair went well. my washing machine is working now!!!
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Christopher W - January 3, 2019
Verified Purchase
Lid Switch Assembly
INCREDIBLE SHIPPING!!!
Part order was here in LESS than 24 hours!!! What The? Could not believe it!
Part itself was easy to install just follow the posted instructions. Only thing that held me up was the tilting up and back toward me to get the cover off then reverse to get it back on.
That's my bad though, I had never seen one removed before and was trying to lift straight up for more than a few mins. (Doah!) Found a video and it was simple.
This and the small plastic piece to hit this switch itself (broken/improvised to work long ago) worked like a charm and I no longer need to babysit the screwdriver I had to hold the lid at just the right angle and make sure it didn't fall out.
Yeah I waited too long wish I had found your excellent website sooner...
Thanks for accurate part descriptions and great service!
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James R G - May 17, 2018
Verified Purchase
Fixed
I didn’t use the new part. I was able to repair the old one. I wanted to have the new part in hand before I attempted to repair the old one. I have the new switch tied to the back of the machine incase of another failure.
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STEPHEN V - February 14, 2019
Verified Purchase
it worked
I now have another problem. Water fills washer without stopping
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Wayne L - November 10, 2021
Verified Purchase
Happy
The part fit perfect, went on nice and simple what could be better.
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Patricia H - August 18, 2022
Verified Purchase
Lid switch
Part was perfect for my repair.
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Average Repair Rating: 3.4 / 5.0, 37 reviews.
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Washer would stop when it got to the spin cycle.
I followed the steps on the following youtube video: It worked very well and the problem is solved.
John from SETAUKET, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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The washing machine would not spin the water out.
After seeing information on the lid switch being one of the main causes, I manually wiggled the switch up and down to find a spot it would start to spin. 1. Remove two screws on the control panel 2.
... Read moreFlip Control panel back 3. Remove two clips under control panel 4. Unplug lid switch 5. Tilt Washing machine shell forward and unlatch the front bottom edge from the frame 6. Remove ground wire screw with 7 MM socket and remove to screws holding switch on shell with Phillips screwdriver 7. Remove wire harness from clips 8. Attach new wire harness to clips 9. Insert screws to hold switch to shell with phillips screwdriver and attach ground wire with 7 MM socket 10. Latch front bottom edge of shell onto frame and tilt back, making sure back bottom corners go onto pins on bottom 11. Reinstall two clips 12. Flip control panel back up and install two screws Took about 15 - 20 minutes to complete, may have taken longer to remove the switch from package than to change.
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John from Prosperity, PA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Socket set
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Lid Switch Case was Broken and would not hold screws. Not draining or spinning.
I watched a youtube video made by the site on how to replace the lid switch assembly. It showed you exactly how to do this repair. Without watching the video, it would probably have stumped me. After watching the video a couple of times, it was really pretty easy to do. The timer on our washer also needed replacing. I followed the i
... Read morenstructions by Joe from Covington, GA. That repair was really easy. Thanks, Joe, for the easy to follow, complete instructions.
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Michael from ATASCADERO, CA
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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washer would not spin,everything else worked fine
the safety switch on the lid was broken,ordered a replacement from parts select.I was expecting it 3-5 buss days it was delivered in 2 days.changed the switch using the attached directions,washer is working fine,I was surprised at the quick delivery
joe from catonsville, MD
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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Lid Switch Damaged
I first removed the damaged switch remains. Installed the new lid switch in it's place. Cut and stripped the two wires about 6 inches from the switch, on both old and new. And slipped on the shrink tubing and soldered the control wires to the new switch wires,heated the shrink tubing, slipped the hard plasic covering over the connectio
... Read morens and secured the wiring back in place. It seemed to me that this method was easier and quicker than hooking up the plug. Less work involved to achieve the same result. . . Wife says the washer now works just perfectly. ------Also I might add that the delivery via ups was extremly quick. Thank you.
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GARY from FORT MEADE, FL
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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The lid switch failed.
Got on-line to look for Whirlpool parts using model number and serial number of washing machine. Located the part and ordered it. Received in 2 days. After reading the comments of how others replaced the same part I was able to do the repair.
Jim from Temple Terrace, FL
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
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Screw drivers
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Weak spin cycle, not draining water at all
Had to unattach the top control console from the cabinet by unscrewing two screws on either side on the back, tabs holding them down -- had to hold them as you unscrew and pull them out. Carefully loosen three tabs on either side holding the panel down by pushing it forward a bit; then snap out two clips holding the back panel to the cab
... Read moreinet using a flathead screwdriver to pry it up being sure to keep it from flying off. Unplug the cable and pull it out from underneath after pushing the side tab down that hold it in place. Carefully ull out the outer cabinet shell to get to the switch assembly clipped underneath the top. There were two clips keeping the cabling in place. Loosen the grounding screw holding the grounding wire from the switch housing. Loosen the two screws holding the switch housing in place.
I was so fortunate to find a video that educated me before I attempted the fix. I had to refer to it in putting things back together because I found I had ordered the wrong switch and had to wait for the correct part.
When I called for return information and to order the right part number, the Customer Rep was VERY nice and patient and I received the second order very promptly. Four days after I called, I now have the machine in great working condition -- spinning and draining like new!
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Inez from Houston, TX
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Nutdriver, Screw drivers
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Lid Switch failed
I didn't think this would be particularly difficult but it was easier than I expected.
UNPLUG THE MACHINE
Remove the two screws (one on the right , one on the left) That allows the control panel to swing up.
Lift the panel up. There is a plastic wiring connector that is secured in the top of the washe
... Read morer housing. Press the sides of the top of the connector and remove the top connector. (The bottom part of the connector will still be secured to the housing)
There will be two clamps one on the right side under the control panel, and one on the right. Use a screwdriver to pop out these clamps. This is where I used the washcloth to place between the screwdriver and the washing machine body to avoid scratching the surface.
Once you pop out these clamps, the housing is free from the tub frame. Twist the housing just a little and tilt it forward. IT will just slide off the frame. You can now take the housing wherever you want to more easily get to the switch. It is mounted in the housing. Take a good look at the way the switch is mounted and the wiring tube is secured because you will need to at least have an idea how to put it back into place.
There will be two clips that hold the wiring tube in place. One on the side and one on the top. Use a screwdriver (and the washcloth if necessary) to loosen and remove the clips.
There are two screws that hold the switch to the housing. Remove these and keep the screws. You will need them to attach the new switch.
Now the only thing keeping you from removing the switch is the connector which you saw earlier before removing the housing. Squeeze the sides of the clip and free it from the housing.
Mount the new switch into the housing and route the wiring. You may have to use a small pair of pliers to squeeze the clips back together to hold the wiring tube to the housing. Attach the green ground wire to the housing frame just like the one you removed to get the wring tube off the housing.
Push the connector end through the hole designed for it until it snaps into place.
Replacing the Housing back on the frame: Let the housing all the way down, and slide the front lip of the housing UNDER the front brace of the tub frame. Carefully let the housing lower onto the side rails (the housing will go on TOP of the side rails). You may have to gently twist the housing to let it fall into the proper place. Take the clips and secure the housing back to the tub frame. These just POP back into place with applied pressure. Re-connect the lid switch to the control panel wiring connector. Swing the control panel back down into place and replace the screws on the left and right sides.
PLUG IN THE MACHINE
Viola!! You are ready to perform your favorite laundry task.(Yeah RIGHT!!) Or just yell "HONEY the washing machine is ready for you." Anyway, after the swelling in your eyes go down you will see that your washer is ready to use.
This took me about 40 minutes but some of that time was spent understanding just what to do. With these instructions, you may be able to do it in 30 minutes.
I hope this helps you. Kudos to the Whirlpool Engineers who made this machine easy to work on. This is the 3rd repair I have done on mine. (Rebuilt the agitator drive and replaced the timer) For 18 years of use.. that ain't bad. I think it is good for another 5 years at least. Total cost for this repair: Part=$37, Shipping=$7, Time spent=40 minutes. Not bad considering a serviceman is going to charge $90 labor for the first hour plus parts.
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David from Roanoke, VA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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washer no star
Power ok,motor not work
LUIS from STAMFORD, CT
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Wouldn't spin. switch cracked, not allowing contact
Unplug power cord. Remove two screws at bottom front corners of control panel. Flip control panel up. Unplug switsh connector where it comes up through top of waser.Use large screwdriver to unlatch two spring clips from washer top. pull washer cabinet forward and lay on floor. Remove two screws from switch. Use plyers to remove spring cli
... Read moreps holding wire jacket along edge of body. unclip wire connector from lid. replace new switch and clips. stand washer cabinet up and reinstall spring clips to connect cabinet and back. Plug in switch connector. replace control panel and two screws.
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Thomas from Addison, NY
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Beverly
September 7, 2017
How do i remove the lid assembly switch ?
For model number L SR7233BWI
Hello Beverly, thank you for contacting us. We have a video that shows how to remove and install the lid switch, you can follow the link below, hope this helps!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbQU-NlkHcw
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Selena
July 20, 2017
Is this the same as the door strike/ interlock assembly?
For model number 11092588210
Hi Selena, great question! They are two separate parts that function together, this is the lid switch assembly. The door strike for this model, which activates the switch, is known as a lid switch actuator assembly. Part number 350733 is compatible with the model number you provided. I hope this helps!
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James
November 27, 2017
Will that fit my washer what is the part number for that model number
For model number AL4132VL1
Hi James,
Thank you for your inquiry. Yes, this lid switch is listed under your model number and it will work with your appliance. I hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Chester Welch
January 28, 2019
Please provide installation instructions for a lid safety switch....thanks, Chester !
For model number 92581210
Hello Chester, thank you for contacting us. We have a video that shows how to remove and install the lid switch, you can follow the link below, hope this helps! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbQU-NlkHcw
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Earnestine
February 7, 2019
Hi, washer will not start when the door is closed. What part do i need to replace it.?
For model number 11091521210
Hello Earnestine, Thank you for your question! I suggest checking the following parts: PS334600 Lid Switch Assembly, PS1485646 Direct Drive Motor Coupling, and PS347797. Good luck with your repair!
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Dave
November 28, 2017
Will this lid switch work in my machine?
For model number LLR6144BW0
Hi Dave,
Thank you for your question. Yes, this part works with your appliance. I hope that helps. Good luck with your repair.
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Arlene
March 7, 2018
Where do I find the model/part number? Thank you
Hi Arlene, Thank you for the question. Please see the link below for help locating the appliance model number. Hope this helps!
https://www.partselect.com/Model-Number-Locator+11+repair.htm
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Matthew
December 18, 2017
Do replacement part fit all washers. I need a Kenmore 90 series washer lid switch they inter change able mod.# 110.20922 990 ser.# ck 3928819 type 111
For model number 110.20922990
Hello Matthew, Thank you for your inquiry. We do so that this part will fit multiple models, but the one that was specifically for the model number 110.20922990 is part# WP3949238. Hope this helps!
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Alejandra
April 15, 2019
Is it compatible with my washer mod WTW8040DW0?
For model number WTW8040DW0
Hello Alejandra, thank you for your question. Our system does not show that this part will work on your model. For your model you will need Lid Lock Assembly part PS11722981.
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Rick
May 13, 2019
What is the exact part number for the lid acuator and lid latch?
For model number 11021102013
Hello Rick, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you are looking for is PartSelect Number PS11750882 for the Lid Latch Strike/Actuator and PartSelect Number PS3497627 for the Lid Latch Assembly. Thank you for your inquiry, good luck with this repair!
