Kenmore Washer Lid Switch Bypass

[@1986dondada]

Sir, 11 years later your video helped me. If you’re doing something or fixing something and you think no one cares for it, please think otherwise. Thank you!!!

[@chyna4me1]

Me too

[@janicemaynard68]

Thank you! This was an easy temporary fix. I'm a 66 year old woman and was able to follow your directions without any problems. Washer is working again and, hopefully, will until I can afford to get the switch replaced. God bless you.

[@FryerDIYguy]

Janice Maynard that's great! God bless you also

[@davidamarquez]

People like you are the reason why I freaking LOVE KZbin!! You just saved us from a headache and money!!

[@jordancomstock8979]

I cant say enough how much this video saved our butts today. Thought we were up to buy a washer or replace the whole lid switch. This bypass worked like a charm. Really appreciate it man. I love KZbin for this reason. People helping people and sharing knowledge. Tip of the hat to you sir.

[@FryerDIYguy]

Jordan Comstock thank you! Always love to hear back that my video was a help

[@gordonirish2900]

I have the same washer, 14 years old. Today the lid switch broke off and landed in the wash. Thanks to this I has the washer running again within an hour, including the google search. Thanks so much, saved me bailing out a full load of washing.

[@jcortes63]

ONE THOUSAND TIMES, THANK YOU , WASHER IS MORE THAN 10 YEARS OLD I WAS THINKING ABOUT GETTING A NEW ONE, YOU SAVE MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

[@lynnberryhill4154]

Thank you so much! We received this older washer in a barter trade (us older folks know what that is). I had a newer washer and it went out 2 weeks after the warranty expired. Truthfully, I never liked the new washer. Our clothes never seemed as clean as I am used to and everything tangled in it. I loved this washing machine. When it didn't drain, I researched and thought it may be the pump after checking the drain hose. We replaced the pump...still wouldn't drain. My wonderful hubby (of 40+ years) and I followed your video...and Ta-da!!!! I am catching on the laundry tonight. God Bless you and yours always!!

[@FryerDIYguy]

Lynn that is great! Thank you for sharing :)

[@chinamankidwok424]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU!!!! I was stressing out over thinking I was going to have to spend half a day trying to get my washing machine repaired and/or buying a new one, but I came upon your video and had my washing machine fixed in less time than it took to even watch your video!!! I am just floored at how easy that was! Thank you, again!!!

[@SharonNewhardt]

Thanks for posting this, just hot-wired my machine which broke mid cycle and was full of water. It is now happily draining. This works and is not hard to do. Thank you again so much!

[@waynegar1]

I'm another person thanking you profusely for this video. Fixed ancient washer in under 5 minutes with your guidance. Next time you are in Tampa I owe you a beer!

[@bisonpropertymanagement6474]

My KM80 had the same problem. Filled with water then sat there quietly. Most KZbin videos didn't help. Your video SAVED me a lot of $$$$! THANK YOU BRO!!!

[@stp1fann]

Found some old wire in the attack & it worked. Wifes happy. I look like Mr. Fix it. Props to you my friend...this video holds up through the years!

[@urbancarpet]

Wow, out of a gazillion youtube videos, Yours was the only one that really showed how to jump correctly....you save my day, thanks!

[@icemule]

Thanks Fryer. Samething happen to me. Woke up, and wife tells me washer won't drain. Saw this, and fixed it right up. Bought this Maytag series 80 used 15 years ago and thanks to your video, we hope to get a few more years out of it.

[@russferr254]

Thank you sir. Worked like a charm. I will replace the switch but this gives me time to get my clothes through and shop for the cheapest switch. You're the man! Hope the wedding plans progressed.

[@VikingsSBBID]

Thanks man. Got up this morning. Wife said washer won't drain. Figured it was the door switch, and there must be a way to bypass it. Found your video, made my day!!!! Thank-You very much!!!!!

[@rosetobias6945]

Cheapest washer fix ever! Thank you. My Kenmore 80 series washer stopped agitating. I couldn't remove the fabric softener lid, but remembered you talked about the switch on the lid. I poked at the switch and Voila! my washer is fixed.

[@gradychristie]

Thank you for sharing this. I have the exact same washer with the same problem. I tried your bypass trick and it started working instantly. We had a washer full of water and clothes and using this technique was able to get it back up and running in no time. After watching your video what I did was cut the left and right wires off at the other connector and just connected them directly. You have saved us a big repair bill/service call and a trip to the laundromat. Thanks again -- Grady Christie

[@proboz]

My switch gradually wore out and finally kicked the bucket today with a full drum of water. Your video helped me work around it and will keep my laundry clean until a new switch arrives next week. And here I thought iwas going to have to drain it all manually. Thank you!

[@moonpie1362]

My washer was full of clothes and water! I can't believe I fixed this myself in 5 minutes! Thank you so much!! Replacement part is ordered, however at least I don't have to go a week with out doing laundry! Thanks again!

[@ChrisWildobre]

Hey FryerTad, I am not much of a handyman, and the lid switch died on our kenmore series 70. I looked at getting a new switch and having it installed. 60.00 for the parts and another 70.00 for the service call. That would be half way to a new washing machine. Thanks to your video--thanks to YOU I was able to use wire I had here in the house, a screw driver (I didn't even know I had those) and some wire from and old extention cord and did this by pass. 130.00 fix done for FREE thanks to you! THANK YOU. If you are ever in Nova Scotia the beer is on me--as long as it's under 130.00 :)

[@johnarredondo6825]

Chris Wildbore what do you do with the white wire is that groung?

[@rolandedrummer9723]

This is a very easy replacement.

[@russellfosmo415]

Chris Wildbore g to C can

[@MrJohnnylyte]

I spent a bunch of time this morning, emptying out the tub and hand wringing my clothes. I know nothing about washers, so I was ready to junk it and go looking for a cheap replacement (not much money to spare) anyway....decided to do a youtube search just in case someone like you could help. Well you sure did! Thanks so much. It took me all of five minutes and now I'm back in business.

[@pdrgolferman]

Great video. Helped get my washer running. I used the existing plugs from the lid switch to make a jumper. Perfect fit.

[@GleekSnapZip]

The washer broke down today, this did the trick. I just used a scrap piece of wire that I salvaged from an old computer power cable. Thanks for the video!

[@scbutler51]

The 148 people who didn't like this video must be appliance repair guys who are mad that they are missing out on some money. This worked like a charm, took only a few minutes, and we were able to finish up our laundry. I also followed the link provided to learn how to replace the switch.....which I just ordered on Amazon for about ten bucks. I was moments away from heading to a second hand store to buy another washer. Now I am a couple hundred dollars ahead, and will soon be replacing the switch and making my washer good as new again. Thanks

[@gmiller3323]

Thanks, Fryer Tad! This saved a service call for an old washer. This proved the trouble was the lid switch, so I'll order a new one. In the mean time, we're back up and running. Much appreciated. :)

[@leighstonington5990]

Thanks for your help! I went up to ACE, bought some wire, and followed your blurry how-to. It worked like a charm. My total investment was 76 cents for the wire. I probably saved $200 or more for a service call and gave my you-can-do-it self confidence a huge boost.

[@cnholt5744]

I just did this on my Kenmore 90 Series washer and it worked like a champ! Thanks so much for taking the time to save me a pile of cash.

[@SleepySuperhero]

My dad is coming across the countryt o visit tomorrow and the washer was full of clothes and water then the switch fell apart. This tutorial just saved my day and a few hundred bucks. THANK YOU!

[@SuperDavid60]

Following your instructions my wife and I Fixed it temporarily till I get the switch. Thank you God bless you.

[@FryerDIYguy]

Awesome teamwork! God bless you too!

[@braisonlake8957]

For the price of some black electrical tape and a piece of wire (both items we already had) my washer was fixed! No service call! No parts and labor fees! Thanks so much!

[@stoneroomvideo]

a million thanks for posting this, you are a life saver. I had a ton of clothes to wash after being sick for a week. I washed two loads, and the machine stooped, I thought it died... God bless you! I also purchased the replacement part, and will perform that task once it arrives. thanks again.

[@mariobridges2763]

Woke up this morning and with the "same" exact washer had the "same" exact problem....perfect video, it helped so much. I didn't have a big enough wire, so I had to make my own from one of the thousands of power supply cables we have. Thank you for the input :D

[@jeffsnyder67]

Tad... Great solution. I fix cars, no clue about appliances. After spending $75.00 on a timer assembly I misdiagnosed, I ended up here. Just clipped and grounded the two wires together with electrical tape, and had the washer running again in 5 minutes. Thanks so much.

[@Toyi1soccer]

Hahaha I can't believe I fixed it just by following your easy instructions. I am just waiting for my dad to bring the tape. Getting a new washer is def not on budget right now. Thank you soooooo much!!!!

[@CrusaderMuscle]

Used this video to fix my Kenmore. Our lid switch was totally busted. Thanks for the help !

[@callieparks4147]

I just wanted to say thank you! This helped me fix my washer on my own! No wire cutters either, saved me from a break down at 1am. Washer is up & running. 😊

[@mrjack4575]

I am the least handy person going, but our washer went tonight and I tried this in desperation ... it worked! Thank-you for your video and help!!!

[@robynevans1287]

*THANK YOU SO MUCH!* Because of your kindness & consideration in filming & sharing this video... *I DID IT MYSELF!* 😊 YAAAAAAY!! I sincerely appreciate your efforts! No telling HOW MANY people you've helped over the years!?!! I truly hope you notice the blessings every day that come your way! Thanks again!😊 P.S.- I just used a piece from an extra cord that's been collecting dust in the drawer.

[@FryerDIYguy]

So true! So many people have probably been helped. Thanks for your thoughtful comment :)

[@robynevans1287]

FryerTad - You're quite welcome! It was my pleasure 😊

[@Razmear]

Thanks Fryer, now I have work clothes for tomorrow and our 10 year old washer lives to see another day. re: wire size. I used 14 guage solid wire that I snipped off the end of a roll of Romex. On my second attempt to get the wire into the connector I cut it in sort of a wedge shape and lined it up with the verticle slots in the connector and jammed it home, It fit tight enough that the electrical tape was more for decoration than insulation. Thanks again!

[@jamescraven6821]

I had a similar problem a few years ago. The switch housing is a plastic clamshell design, and the two halves separated (probably from accidentally slamming the lid a few times) and the switch no longer worked. Instead of replacing the switch with an expensive new one or electrically bypassing it, I cinched the two plastic halves back together with a zip-tie and it's worked beautifully ever since.

[@stanbridgman9197]

This worked like a charm... had a washer full of water and a comforter when it stopped working. This took 5 minutes from start to finish to quick fix. Thank you!!!

[@daisy0739]

Washer full of clothes and water, followed your video and it works! A+!! Thank you! Much appreciated!!

[@gnomon1957]

I got my Kenmore spinning again in less that 10 minutes thanks to you. I used wire from a jumbo paperclip as a jumper. I doubled the the wire over on each end so it would have a snug fit, wrapped it up with electrical tape and it works like a charm.

[@garfieldy7473]

THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! YOUR VIDEO SAVED ME FROM BUYING A NEW WASHER. THANKS AGAIN.

[@SpurpleFilms]

Thank you so much. Had so many things breaking down on me this month, but my 25 year old washer will not be one of them because of this video.

[@KathiesKorner]

Thank you so much for the easy instructions to bypass the lid lock! It took me less than an hour start to finish (including cleaning up the dusty under side of the control panel), and I’m NOT all that handy! 😆 Now to do some laundry…

[@Cormamin]

I didn't do it this way but just wanted you to know you're still helping people and helped me have that "aha" moment of how to fix it. Thanks!!

[@FryerDIYguy]

That's great! Glad to hear it :)

[@jenntenn]

Props to you FryerTad! You just saved me an estimated $80-$115 bucks. Works like a charm now! Thanks a bunch!

[@timflynn6643]

Thanks so much! I’ve been able to save SO much money over the years thanks to people sharing their knowledge. I’m pretty handy and mechanically inclined so this was child’s play to me but also easy enough for most anyone to figure out. I’ve been showing my 17 year old daughter these videos and she’s amazed at how easy some things are instead of immediately giving up and buying something new. Thanks again!

[@shepmom1]

Dude, this was awesome. Spin cycle stopped working, and the washer was full of water. We were able to manually touch the switch with a coffee stirrer until I pushed too hard the 2nd time and broke it. Started the process of looking at new washers, and then we decide to search for a way to override it. This video did the trick!! Thanks for saving me $600 + for a new washer! Mine looks like the same model as yours too

[@claudiasmith1600]

Wow. I did this after trying to fix the lid switch, and it worked!! I used stereo wire, and will purchase a new lid switch for 12 bucks, and will probably be able to change that myself, too!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! You saved me 150 bucks!!

[@flashcraft]

Friyer Tad, what an excellent temporary fix. I also have this problem with the washer not advancing, draining or spinning. I know the lid switch is bad so I'll give this a try. Thanks for posting this video.

[@karentoal19]

Thank you! We just finished by passing switch , and my washer machine is back up and running. You saved me a lot of trouble and money! thank you thank you!!!

[@bettsfamily1025]

I really appreciate you posting this. I was able to show my 12 year old daughter how to fix the washer. We really don't have any money to call someone to fix it or buy a new one. Thank you so much!!!

[@FryerDIYguy]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing :)

[@drjrodriguez]

But please also tell your daughter how dangerous a spinning washer can be. That is why the have safety switches in the first place.

[@mugshotts71]

Just fixed my Kenmore Washer doing EXACTLY what you described!!! Don't know who you are, but God Bless Ya!!!

[@deesthersimpson7051]

Man this worked for me I just did it !!!My husband just gave me a high five and the money we where gonna spend to get it repaired thanks so much!!!!

[@nherna51]

Very easy to do and it worked like a charm. In less than 15 minutes our washing machine was working again. Thank you for creating this video for us normal people. Keep up the good work!

[@BAYEDUPNSFLA]

THANK YOU!!! You saved me a ton of money. Didn't have to call a repairman on a weekend, had it up & running in less than 10 minutes!

[@jkt0924]

THANK YOU FRYERTAD! Your advice really helped me to get the clothes in the washer, rung dry so they could put in the dryer. I followed your instructions and they were invaluable. You are THE MAN!! Thanks again!

[@mzjjobe]

This video was a life saver! I've been going to the laundry mat for over a month because I thought I'd have to replace the lid switch totally. Followed your directions using a piece of wire from an old coffee pot, and now I'm on my second load of laundry! Thank you so much!

[@haradalake]

Thanks man. Googled "Kenmore Washer lid switch" looking for a part and yours is the first video response. Took me like 5 minutes to do this. Ordered the switch, but its the weekend and I'm out of clean clothes

[@ricardoencisobernal]

Thanks man it worked beautifully I was already looking on Craigslist for another machine . Then googled the problem got to your video and savesd the price of a new washing machine

[@HappyHookers]

Great directions! Only had to watch it once, went downstairs and fixed it. Thanks for saving me some money!

[@image969]

I just got home about an hour ago after purchasing all new cabinets for our kitchen.. And then my washer dies. Or so I thought .. What horrible timing.. Saw your video. Works liek a char,m.. you're the man.. :)

[@TheHellbilly78]

This is a quick fix. My washer went out @ 9pm on Saturday night. No way to fix until Monday. Great video and helps in a pinch. Not a long term fix. Thanks for sharing

[@robertmoran9015]

thanks, dude. I was about to order an expensive timer switch but found your site. So...I decided to try the lid switch first after watching your video. I my case it was way easier to just pluck the switch and wire-nut the wire into the switch to the wire out of the switch. Presto - washer spins and drains again. You save me $150 for timer or $500 plus to replace my 15 yr old washer. You are DA MAN!

[@infinitedh]

You're the man. Family of 6, so a dead washer was about to be a bad scene. You saved me for the weekend. Will order the switch and fix later, but I'm off and running thanks to you. Many thanks, bud!

[@xkellyjeanx]

Thank you brah!! My hubby & I don't have the extra $ RIGHT now or the means to get anywhere due to our head gasket going 2 weeks ago on our car, NOW this. HUGE thanks for the advice on the bypass, blessings to you as yours!

[@emilymay3529]

Hallelujah - I was having yet another meltdown as I am always fixing things that break around the house - I'm tired of being my own handyman but I always manage to fix on my own with the help of youtube tutorials and yours proved to be a cinch to fix like everyone said. Thank you thank you thank you. Emily

[@TheMechas56]

Emily May Remember this is a temporary repair,you cannot leave it like that,it's not safe,get the new switch asap and install it,Greetings.

[@shelleylove7320]

Man you just saved me over a hundred dollars to a service man or some major frustration trying to fix the damn switch Thankyou!!

[@wol6492]

Wow ,, thanks a million my man.. you saved me $600 .I almost bought one, but I said let me try to fix my old one first, and I came across your solution.. thank you really.

[@KurtUhlir]

Worked like a charm on our Kenmore washer (70 series). Thanks for taking the time to film and post.

[@webleyLwebster]

What do you do on a Sunday night when your washer dies? You turn to KZbin, where I found your video. Worked like a charm. My washer was almost identical to the one in the video. Easy, easy fix. I thank you. My wife thanks you. Our clean clothes thank you!

[@GregHatezEVRY1]

Thanks. We are getting ready for a trip to japan and our kenmore stopped. Tried your fix and we're back in business. I will of course replace the lid switch when we return but this is a cool work around if you have to do laundry and are waiting for your switch to ship.

[@trevorduffin6199]

Love this video, sir! I just spent $3.50 to fix this. I would’ve spent 100 times that at least to get another washer. You are a national treasure!!!

[@cmoral3]

THANKS MY WASHER IS NOW WORKING. It was very easy to do and you saved me alot of money.

[@tokvr]

Came home from work and my wife said the washer stopped working. Wasn't draining or spinning. I used an old wire and initially had no luck. Read through the comments to find out that the wire needs to be bigger. Didnt have any bigger spare wire so I simply doubled up on the wire and it worked. Thanks a ton!

[@sherrysalamone9331]

Thank you SO much for the video!! I was really stressing over my washer problem, thinking I’d have to replace the switch. Thanks to you, 30 minutes later, I was up and running.

[@FryerDIYguy]

Jerry Salamone glad to hear that!

[@beautylousteele3134]

Hey I'm 61 year old female. I did this today. The hard part was getting the screws out. It was so satisfying to know that I accomplished this ( with your help) Thanks You!

[@ROZBABY1]

I would just like to say thank you so much for your help because of you now my washer works and I was without a washer for about 3 to 4 months so thank you very much your video really helped!

[@huffmann0922]

Worked great when in a pinch. Now clothes for work in the morning can be dried and will get new switch tomorrow. Thanks so much very helpful! Used a piece of wire off an old ceiling fan.

[@stephencrotts8689]

Thank you for posting. The bypass works perfect until I can order the switch. And thank you for posting the link to the replacement video. The hardest part was getting one of the end caps off. Cheerz!

[@azron88s]

Great video! Worked like a charm. Saved me from buying a whole new washer.

[@amberlori]

Thanks so much for this video. With a husband out of town, I tackled this on my own and it was so easy! Saved us having to buy a new one right away! Thank you!

[@huguenot67]

Thanks so much for posting this. My 16 year old Kenmore developed this problem and I was about to buy new. Then I realized I already had wire and electrical tape.

[@bobby6631]

Thank you you’re awesome I knew it was a switch it was acting up on the door closing occasionally my appointments two weeks out and I have a load full of water in the tub thanks for getting straight to the point! 5 star!!!!!

[@tomarmfield8093]

This video was exactly what I needed, same model and same issue. I can't thank you enough for posting this! Hope your wedding went well!

[@FryerDIYguy]

Tom Armfield that's awesome, glad to help. And yes! Just had my fifth anniversary 8 days ago :)

[@MajorHurtin]

Thanks alot man. Saved me some bucks and waiting to see if I could even get the part anymore. It's a 16 year old washer i'm using.

[@rachelszeszel4112]

thank you so so much! think i did it right.. with two girls in college this was a major money saver! your video was so easy to follow.. thanks again

[@steindoggy]

Awesome. 10 minutes saved me $200. THANK YOU!

[@therien414]

AWESOME, I am soooooo glad I ran across your video. Especially being a woman I could have paid a lot of money to have something like this fixed. The best part is that I can now do laundry.

[@stetuc06]

You sir are a genius & have saved me from having to go to work naked tomorrow. Thank you!!!!

[@Tommy75T]

THANK YOU so much! Loaded my clothes, started it filling up, and then NOTHING! Also noticed the door didn't make that "click" noise when I opened and shut it. Searched and found THIS! Worked perfectly! Also helped because our washers looked pretty close to the same kind......80 series here.

[@derrickrobertson5650]

Awesome Info, fixed my mother in laws in not even 5 minutes... Made her day for sure!!! Thanks for the info bro...

[@srdjanrakic4506]

Awesome! I was just about to dump my machine and get another one when I found this video.Thanks! For you who are concerned about the safety - change the switch. Still, this is a great way to test if switch is the actual problem.

[@adameberly7949]

Fix still holds up. Thanks for the hack easy and free. I don't mind paying to get fixed but I don't have the time to wait and this works perfectly.

[@pablocruisefromsocal]

You fixed my washing machine! Thank you so much! I made a bypass wire like you show and the previously non-op machine worked again! Thank you in kind from Santa Barbara county, California.

[@emceesick1439]

You da man! Just got my moms machine going for her after she told me she had a repair person coming in a couple days. FryerTad + KZbin = my mom thinks Im a genius. Thank You!

[@jh0ward1]

Thank Man!!!! Fixed my washer!!!! Really didn't have the money to buy a new one!!!!