Repair Washer Machine Lid Switch

Washer Machine that is a top loader style and the Brand is Whirlpool washer machine, Kenmore Brand , Kitchenaid brand, Roper brand, Estate brand.
I can Not Say this enough- Be CAREFUL - on sharp metal

If the Washing Machine only washes and will not spin the clothes or drain the water out:
The Lid Switch is broke - Bad lid switch......... when you open the lid - you should hear a clicking sound.
To Replace the lid switch:
You will find the 2 screws holding in place, under the casing - where the lid sit upon the case during operation

Remove 2 Screws to replace lid switch

You do not have to remove the case, but to completely do the job correctly, some people will need to - hands to big to fit between the case and basket rim. It does make it easier. You can do it without removing the case, push the basket out of the way, gently. I know most 85% of my lid switches are broke from the switch separating apart. if you can re glue and save you money then try it. super glue is great to use. I will add a zip tie -to add support for just the body of the switch -not the whole switch, to where you can not gently move the bar / paddle -to make switch work. Lid switches are not expensive $25-40.  repairing existing lid switch $5 (super glue, zip tie)

Here is How To Remove lid switch if you can not glue
 

After you remove the lid switch screws from the washer machine. Disconnect the Lid switch from the case.

Disconnecting the Lid switch by pulling the clip forward to release from the wiring harness.

Releasing Lid switch from washing machine

Remove lid switch wire harness from switch

With tool push the clips on the lid switch

By pushing the clips on each side of the lid switch, to release from casing.

Lid switch will have --under the casing --a couple of metal clips, holding the wiring (plastic tube) casing. Remember BE CAREFUL when you reach underneath to find the plastic tubing that holds the wiring of the lid switch.  Remove the lid switch and replace with new lid switch. Most appliance part store can help you with the part. I use the Ocala appliance parts they are great in pricing. I will have them ship my parts order directly to me. Any appliance parts store can help. I will give you my personal opinion of who I recommend as appliance parts. http://www.appliancepartsofocala.com/
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Lid Switch looks like this New

New lid switch part cost $25-$40 

I buy the off brand for the whirpool washer machines. Did you know that whirlpool brands also make the Kenmore brand, Estate brand, Roper brand, Kitchenaid brand and now they bought out the maytag brand and changing some of the maytag  top load style washer machine - parts to the Whirlpool style




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