How to replace a washer Lid Switch - Whirlpool Maytag repair

This is the replacement switch I used → amzn.to/2wWEKTC
If your machine is not draining, or not moving on to the agitating cycle, or spin cycle, you could have a broken lid switch. As a safety feature, when the lid switch is broken the machine won't advance past the FILL stage. If you open and close the lid and don't hear a 'click' it's most likely broken. You will need a new lid switch and as you see in my video, I also needed a connector because it was burnt up and fused to the switch. If you have any questions just ask in the comments section.
The machine in this video is a MTW5870TW0
The Lid Switch is Whirlpool part number 8318084
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[@lianwi22]

You should be the ONLY person allowed on KZbin to post tutorial videos. You are insanely detailed and your camera angles are amazing. Thank you. I have yet to find something I can't take apart given a little time but this panel has been kicking my ass and this video was a huge help. Thank you!

[@JayEmm.]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@beccabooluvzulotz]

I came on here to say just this. Lol

[@juanar5170]

omg thank u sooo much!!! my washer stopped working and I cried! because not only can I not afford to buy another one but to have someone come and fix it is expensive too! as soon as it stopped working I went on craigslist to look for a free one..with no luck I looked on KZbin watched your video and come to find out it was just the lid not pushing down far enough to make the machine spin!!!! never thought it would be that simple 😁😁...sooo thank you sooo much! u saved me lots if money and a migraine lol 😁

[@eponymousIme]

I love that this looks like a real washing machine, in a real situation -- not in a well-lit room with nothing surrounding the machine, and all parts sliding on/off easily.

[@jenniferdavidson1896]

Thank you so much Adam! Our top load washing machine is filling but not always agitating but when I (sort of) bang hard on the lid, it will then engage. And it will sometimes stop again, and again I need to bang hard on the lid. So, I think it's the lid switch. I'm going to watch the video with my ten year old son and hopefully, we'll be able to find the part, replace it successfully, and no longer have to bang hard on the lid! Thank you so, so much for providing your videos! I just discovered your channel after conducting a Google search for how to fix our washing machine and am so thankful I did!

[@bobwolak6234]

Thank you for the viedo. With your help replacing the faulty lid switch took less than 15 mins. I used a spatula to pop the two clips so lifting the console was a breeze. Hardest part was reinstalling the clips from underneath. I had hoped the console would just snap back into place but it wouldn't lock so I had to install the clips from inside the washer. Repair guy wanted $100 just to come out and diagnose the problem. The switch cost me $10 on Amazon. That's a win all day, everyday in my book! Thanks again!!!

[@emmanjacobsdad]

Just got my replacement switch from Amazon. Installed, and the washer now works like a champ. Thank you! Glad I watched your video a second time. It’s important to have the lid partially opened when removing/ replacing the switch. Under. $11, to repair a washer that I was about to trash.

[@woodyburbank1373]

Not sure why you struggle with adding the clip underneath after replacing the bad lid switch. I used your genius idea of using the spatula. This left the clips still attached to the top panel. I just put the back plastic clips in first and hinges the front down. Pushed the entire panel down and the clips clicked right in. Easy peasy! Great video!!

[@fitinatfaith]

Great tutorial. The nut is a 5/16 - mine was so tight the pliers wouldn't budge - was a piece of cake with the socket. I used a wood shim as the spatula - but once moved, took the needlenose and hung on to the clips just in case - easy way to ensure it doesn't fall. Mine just snapped right back into place after pulling the control panel forward just a little and the clips reseated. Took less than 5 minutes - great video - switch is cheap. Fantastic!

[@hatalafam4]

When you struggled to get the melted connector apart me and my husband laughed out loud! We have a maytag centential and it just stopped working, we watched another video about a wire coming loose but our wires were fine and then my husband could not pull the connector off the lid switch and ours had melted too together! Your struggle was ours too lol hopefully we will find the parts and give it a go, its ten years old and I'm rooting for it for ten more if it fixes!

[@TexasLawyer313]

Thank you SO MUCH for your video! Thanks to you I was able to fix my washer as soon as Amazon deleted the part. Cost $8. First time homebuyer, I’m also a lady and have a very basic set of tools here. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@TheBBGlobalNetwork]

I could NOT figure out how to remove the console, to get to the faulty switch. This video saved me. The spatula trick worked great! Thanks!

[@roadrageburleson]

Just to let you know this video is still helping. Thank you for posting it.

[@christianarmstrong3361]

Thank You Adam DIY, You helped me tremendously. I have never attempted to try and fix my own machine, but being a senior and not having a handy man around, I phoned to see how much it would cost to fix my Maytag. Well it was $33 for part; labor $135 and no discount. another cost was come to the house and give an estimate cost is $65, if repaired I would have to use his part and then pay the hourly fee plus part. $$$!! So I viewed your video and I was able to do the job myself for $33. Your explanations were clear and understandable, each step clearly shown. THANK YOU. V. Thompson

[@AdamDIY]

I love to hear stories like that! Thanks V!

[@angel41855]

This is the best video on fixing something that I have seen. Like you, I start to fix one thing and I always run into more problems. Thanks for showing what really happens in life.

[@ChuckCharbeneau]

Awesome tutorial, thank you. Used it this afternoon, spent $8 and 30 minutes start to finish.

[@eastsidephoto]

Hey AdamDIY - i have no idea why anyone would give you a thumbs down - ya nailed it - thank you so much - i fixed the washer for less than 30 bucks! who needs a repairman when ya got AdamDIY. Thank you good sir - hope you're as nice as you are helpful. **ten thumbs up**

[@samanthawatson7477]

This video helped me from what part # I needed down to the installation! HUGE HELP! I did it in an hour while my husband was at work, so ANYBODY CAN DO THIS!

[@davekintz]

Sorry, but I'm glad to see that some one else has trouble with those electrical connectors!

[@carrieestridge7583]

Me too...i just took mine apart and just like in his video the middle of that black connector is messed up. Did he ever show how to switch out that part?

[@carrieestridge7583]

Me too...did he show how to switch out that black connector part? Mine is messed up too.

[@kimbieandi]

Thank you for our video. We searched and searched for one like our Whirlpool where the lid switch doesn't have a cut out to push down. My husband took out the switch and cleaned the contact points and put it back in and we're in business! Same Whirlpool part number too

[@susanjudges3671]

Wow!!! This was SO helpful!! Once I got the part out (which was the hardest part), the rest was soooo easy!! Machine is now working perfectly!! Thank you!!

[@beccarenfroe]

Thanks Adam. This is exactly what I needed, and I never would have figured out how to get to it otherwise.

[@triciarichardson6319]

Thanks so much for the video. I have an Estate machine but since it's made by Maytag this was the perfect video. I used method 2 to open the panel with a metal pancake flipper which worked like a dream and my clips were a bit different, they were smaller and locked in place. It was a breeze the only problem was the screw for the ground I had a really hard time loosening it, but it finally budged and replacement was great. I did forget to lift the lid but when I couldn't get the old one out then I remembered what you said. Did a test and it all works fine. The part cost 23.15 including shipping. My appliance people said it would be 100. or more. so thanks for saving me over 75. My tenant loves this machine and I'm not a fan of the new ones and I couldn't afford to buy new anyway so kudos to you. My tenant thinks we rock.

[@FurFeathersandFlowers]

Thanks so much for making this video. It was very helpful. I had to replace the temperature switch but in the process I broke the lid switch and didn't even know it. Watching your video I realized it was broke.

[@michaelw7601]

Thank you for this vid...especially the careful way you figured out to take the control panel out. I have a similar, but older model than what is in the video. I did not replace my switch I only bypassed it. With your help I had my switch bypassed and my unit reassembled and operating in like 10 minutes!

[@Vmurph]

How did you bypass the switch? Did you make it so that opening the lid no longer stops the washer? I’m very interested to know! Because I hate that washers turn off as soon as the lid is opened. Back in the old days, we could open the lid and toss in the socks we forgot without it stopping. If we wanted it to stop, we just pushed in the load selection DIAL and that worked just fine. I wish they still worked that way. Sometimes I need to *check* the agitation to make sure everything’s moving freely and not getting knotted together. But it’s like trying to open the refrigerator door to see if the light’s on. 😂

[@Bookaholic23]

Thank you for this video and link. Washer stopped working last weekend and found your video after some research. We ordered the part you linked for $9, it arrived yesterday (even with the free shipping that said tomorrow would be when we should start to expect it to show up), and thanks to your clear instructions, our washer is once again running. Thank you for sparing us the cost of a service call or a new washer.

[@kevinwells4888]

one of the best repair videos I've seen of any kind. Thanks!

[@beardedsobgaming554]

Thank you so much for going out of your way to make this! I was a video away from hauling it to the trash!

[@lindaprice4695]

You are amazing!! Repaired the lid switch in about 45 minutes--because I don't have all the neato power drivers. Lid switch was not damaged, screws on the lid were tight so I just hold it down with a rubber mallet and it works perfectly. Thanks!

[@jrodtopo]

It made me feel better that you broke the clip at 4:39 just like I did. I love how you edited that out haha.

[@doublel7337]

I broke mine too, but the switch was toast anyway. Those spring clips that hold the control panel on are a pain...

[@jel517]

Thank you so much for this video, you bailed us out. I used the spatula way and it worked out fine. On a note, I found you don’t even have to removed or try and replace those half moon clips. Use the spatula, then when reassembling just line everything up and push down, now mind you I’d would have bloody knuckles and would have already spewed every swear word if I didn’t have your video. Thank you again

[@2fast4u831]

Great video. Thanks!! After breaking my head for a few minutes on how to remove the cover, I ran across this video. I immediately thought that the switch was bad, so I took it apart and tested it for sound. It was clicking, so I knew it was not the switch. I put everything back together and looked at the 2 screws that hold the lid/engage the switch. It turns out they were a bit loose so I gave them a snug and we are back on and running. Thanks again!

[@worshipgirl65]

This is a great video and it helped me change out my lid switch. Unfortunately, I kept having the same problem. Finally figured out that the switch was never the problem - it was the screws that held the washer lid strike (the metal piece that engages the lid switch). The screws had over time become loose so they weren't engaging the lid switch properly. Thankfully, I only paid $7.80 for the switch (Amazon) and I learned how to do the repair if ever needed!

[@jonimccarthy8559]

Thank you. Bought the part you indicated. Followed all your steps. Washer working great again. $25 all in all.

[@andreacooper9821]

You're wonderful! Thank you so much! We're halfway there(waiting on parts), thanks to your instructions!

[@alvaromontoya7529]

Yea that tab breaks off every time😂😂 thanks for the video my good man!

[@scottoh7416]

Hi Adam, thanks for the very helpful video. I've had the same problem where the lid switch connector fried onto the lid switch. Can you share how to replace the connector?? I'd appreciate any feedback, suggestion or help. Thank you.

[@raiteshiajohnson2598]

Scott Oh Dis you fix the connector? Where did you get your parts?

[@dmand4]

Thanks so much. The spatula did wonders on our Kenmore. I was able to use the spatula again when reinstalling the control panel. I put the clips in up top and then lowered it back down and used the spatula to push in the clips just enough to catch. I may have gotten lucky, but the clips stayed attached to the top part during removal as well. Fingers crossed the new lid switch holds up!

[@jasonjason2789]

Thanks so much for this! Had the same issue and I just spliced the two wires together and skipped using the switch. Washer will keep going when u open the door but who cares 😁

[@CarolReidCA]

Great video. Not same as mine, but interesting to watch. The engineering/design has changed quite a bit, and makes it even more sense to keep my old washing machine! Glad my old washer has screws instead of those clips! Yikes!

[@calvinlockwood9157]

Just want to say thank you. Your walk through helped me to not only figure out the issue but fix it. Lucky for me my washer only requires me to remove two screws on the back and lift it up.

[@CapOlimar]

Mine started acting weird the other day, and it finally gave out today. The spring is black and smells burnt, but no damage to the rest of its housing, melting, etc. I'm hoping the new switch fixes it and it's not a symptom of something worse, like a motor pulling too much juice like some of the reviews I've seen on this particular switch.

[@stereoears1]

Thanks for the video Adam those stubborn clips took more time than the rest of the repair!

[@myhobbyguitar4117]

Thank you for sharing this instructional video.. You have saved me a lot of time and money. My Maytag machine just needed the exact switch replacement... Your instructions are clearly explained and easy to follow....Thank you so much !!

[@beckycantgotoheaven2376]

I have same problem , and I Brock the white and gray wire and put it together with tape , and my machine work great , all the glory to God !

[@Hibiki328]

Thanks so much! Was able to fix my Washer in about 30 min after watching this! Finally I get what I need with the first link I clicked.

[@alabamaman1]

Thanks for sharing the knowledge and saving me money and time…. Not to mention the brownie points with the wife 😂

[@danielhodson5489]

A huge thank you! I couldn't figure out how to do it (no other videos with the same style switch). I used the spatula method and it only took about 2 minutes. Again, THANK YOU!

[@UltraInstinct888]

Thanks. This video fixed my problem. Bought $12 Amazon part.

[@rmorganson1]

Thanks for the video nice job!! Just ordered new switch for our washer Roger

[@dannyjensen4954]

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this excellent video. It takes all the risk out of doing this job!

[@rogerbec5766]

Great video! Kudos Adam. Exactly what I needed to see to replace the lid switch.

[@MsDjriptide]

Thanks so much, this is a video that really helps consumers. I might suggest that the switch may not be broken but it can still be bad. Where else can you find out to use a spatula to get to the switch. Without you I would have torn the whole top of the washer apart trying to get to the switch!

[@alexpoloyutub]

thank you so much for your videos you're great explaining everything. Best regards from Florida

[@kevinvacca1444]

great video. I have the same model of maytag washer and replacing my lid switch took less than 5 minutes. spatula to get the cover off is a great tip. thanks man.

[@dpcrn]

Excellent video. I think you should continue to do videos like this, so you can monetize the channel. Something that might benefit you as one of those cameras that have a long bendable neck on them. That would help you get to tight spots

[@ia74me]

I didn't need to remove the clips. There were two phillips head screws that held the cover down in the back. Once I removed them, it was smooth sailing from there. Thanks for the video.

[@rogeryoudaahbee7385]

Great tip on using the spatula! Champion!!

[@Kathy-mt1jv]

This tutorial saved me so much time. Thank you!

[@ericniemietz790]

Your video was great exactly the information I was looking for could not figure out how to get to the switch. Great job. Merry Christmas!!!

[@pc54m]

on the left side of the lid my little rod that makes the lid switch work was loose after years of use, tightened it, all good here.. thanks for the video!

[@cindygordon7745]

Worked! Thanks for the assist, you just saved me hundreds of dollars. ❤❤❤

[@steven1646]

Thank you for showing the tricks to get the console open!

[@wendyanderson5430]

Excellent video. Thanks for putting it out there.

[@FireEater]

Thanks from NY👍🏻

[@rawndevoo]

great video! this is exactly what I needed to see.

[@jarochoen]

Very well explained video .Thank You so much !!!

[@maryharmon1299]

Quick simple explanation, thanks

[@nilebrixton8436]

This is an extremely helpful video. Thank you for the detailed guide!

[@koridigman510]

Thank you for explaining how it works not just how to replace

[@trojanwood]

Ever get around to that connector? I got a fried wire also.... is it ok to run like that?

[@JasmineRose0226]

Just bought this exact same washer used yesterday. It has the same problem! Thanks!

[@MindfulObservers]

Mine started melting during a wash. I smelled it and located it. It was still working when last used but I couldn't very well continue using it like that. The new one is ready to go on and I hope that something else isn't going bad with the washer that caused the switch to melt

[@jenniferjones1448]

This was a great video. I was just about to throw my washer away. now I'm gonna fix it and save my coins!!!! Thanks

[@wrichardwilliams]

Thank you. This helped a lot.

[@David-pj9ye]

Thank you so much. And you were correct in the hardest part of the fix is removing the clips. I put gorilla tape on the long end in case I dropped it. Which is easy to do. Fortunately putting them back is a cinch and my plug came off very easily from the switch. Got new switch on old faithful Amazon for $8 but rush shipped and still only $20. The Local supply specialist in town wanted $28. I could wait a couple days. Thanks again hope you put some neosporin on that cut. Almost got one myself.

[@Mr123greg123]

Great tutorial! Thank You!!!

[@marykatherinebates3290]

Did you ever determine which part is the connector piece? I am needing to order the connecting piece but can't figure out which one is it between two parts.

[@fishfromafrica]

Thanks a ton! I have the same problem and the middle pin kind of melted. Reseated the plug now it works!

[@austindoub4843]

Wow. Now it all fits. I can replace it thanks to your video.

[@alnorth4468]

Great video thanks. I also found that when i installed the new switch it still wasnt clicking and this was due to either the switch clip was to small or the slot too big to keep the switch pushed all the way back. In in other words the whole switch was moving not only the black plastic thing inside of it. To fix this i drilled a new hole for the ground terminal closer to the tab of the switch to use the head of the screw to push the tab some more.

[@j.lietka9406]

My sw did the same thing. One of the end pins, like yours, but not as bad. Tell-tale carbon smell too! I think the 3 pin (black portion) molex can be replaced without having to replace the whole wiring harness! Thanks for the same problem i discovered when i took my w/pool apart for the pump!

[@davidtrammell7988]

Your vid was great/ I am not mechanically inclined but was able to replace our washer broken switch after watching your video. Thanks

[@501brownie]

I just came across this video and I was having the same issue with my wash machine I ordered the parts did exactly what you did except I didn’t put the clips back they were too hard but my machine is running wonderfully thank you

[@Soapygeri]

thanks bud. helpful. especially telling us the spatula method could dump the clips into the machine.

[@jessicahanes2208]

Well done man! This made it so easy for me to do it!!🎉

[@rossdawne521]

Great video. Thankyou. Our switch didn't click but if we slammed the lid down really hard the washer would restart but it was taking harder and harder slams. We were able to buy the part for $43 (Canadian) equal to about $32 U.S (our part number was WP8318084 -it was a Whirlpool part in a Maytag washer). ONE SUGGESTION: when trying to reinstall the clips tie a string to the clip so that if you drop it you are not in a tough spot with the clip lost somewhere in the bottom of the washer. I used 1/2 knots that held when I dropped the clip but the knot was loose enough that I was still able to unknot it blind using just my fingers. Given how expensive service calls are and given that our washer was at that 5-7 year age we were likely going to just buy a new washer if it weren't for your video..

[@AdamDIY]

Great comment and suggestion! Thanks!

[@captain150]

FYI Whirlpool has owned Maytag for about 10 years now, so all Maytag products are just rebadged Whirlpools.

[@patlukaapnasecretcartoon4399]

AdamDIY sir please my want your number help washing machine

[@peterlyonshall]

Thanks FOR A GREAT VIDEO! relevant info; professional videography. Both saved me time and money and helped me to accurate diagnose the problem.

[@ShannonMeegan]

Awesome instructions! Thank you for saving me $$!!!

[@michaelshawjr66]

After taking mine apart and before I order a new switch I discovered that the switch was working fine. It was the springiness of the clip that held the switch in place. The clip part wasn't holding the switch tight enough. The whole thing was sliding up where the lever from the lid couldn't apply enough pressure. I fixed it by wedging a piece if wood into the clip hole to apply enough pressure to hold it from sliding. I also managed to slip a wire tie through two nearby holes over the wedge to hold it in place. So check this before ordering a new one. It'll save you few bucks.

[@HNLCreatives]

This was awesome!

[@al52269]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. New subscriber here from Philadelphia PA

[@dfsf0804]

THANK YOU! SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME!

[@thatonenba_fan3140]

very helpful vedeo on lid switch replacement would never got it done on my own

[@bryankoontz6210]

Thank you, this was very helpful.

[@Mr2020chicago]

Thanks for this awesome video, I was able to repair my old Maytag for $32

[@tom5ironman]

Thanks for the video- I didn't see how you took out the clip on the left side with method one.. I tried method 2 but the cover is too tight for me to slide in the spatula

[@orangesun3030]

You video helped me out a lot.

[@kellywallace-wilson7942]

awesome! thanks for the exciting weekend video!

[@LafeJames]

Thank you very much! Awesome video. I still dropped both clips down into the machine LOL

[@chrisvanmeter8654]

Thank you for the great video. The spatchula trick worked like a charm. I have the exact same issue with the fried connector. Has anyone found the part number for that connector or a suitable replacement? I read thru all the comments and it seems to be a common problem, but didn't see anyone post a part number.