As a single woman I was ready to purchase a new washer. You saved me an easy grand. I am more grateful than I can express!!!
@katnhat76953 жыл бұрын
Me too!! $30 and 30 minutes later, the 27 y/o machine is running again. The hardest things were finding this video and putting the body back on the machine. :-) THANK YOU!!!
@ambermatcha68532 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!! I saved time, money, and a whole lot of headache!! This video has exactly what is needed to make this repair. The step by step instructions give a person enough confidence to tackle this task. Even though my screws didn't come out nearly as easily, and I'm still not sure i have the cabinet back on perfectly (after meeting my new cuss word quota I got it as best I could and called it good enough), my washer is back in action!!! For others trying to make this repair, disconnecting the hoses isn't necessary, but do still unplug the machine. Safety first!
@tencia832 жыл бұрын
I am with you on that one, my cabinet did Not go on perfect either...will have to work that! 😁
@ambermatcha68532 жыл бұрын
@@tencia83 Yeah, the cabinet is a pain!! It took me a lot to get it on good. I'm still not sure it's exactly right.
@jeanieolahful4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Another tutorial had said to work under the lid, removing the front made it so much easier! We never would have managed the ground wire nut! Washer is good as new!
@lisaallan46406 жыл бұрын
Gotta love KZbin! I have repaired my 1999 Whirlpool Ultimate Care II Heavy Duty washing machine myself over the last several years and she's still going strong!! Amazon for the parts and this video did the trick! I love telling my friends that I don't need to call the repair guy because I am that guy....I mean gal!! ;) Now back to doing the wash!!
@kaycrites240211 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such an informative video...!!!!I It was very easy to follow and for a 59 year old woman, I was pretty intimidated by it until I watched your video....now I'm up and running.....
@jasonstiletto2 жыл бұрын
Repair was super easy. Getting the washer housing aligned again to put it back together was a bit too painful. Thanks cor the vid.
@robertrivera8736 жыл бұрын
Just replaced my first lid switch assembly for my washer machine. I followed your step by step instructions and I had no issues. THANK YOU SIR!
@rickmanley96502 жыл бұрын
I watched this video after doing almost everything WRONG. Thank you so much for breaking this down in easy to follow steps and processes. Excellent video!!
@BrandonBeans8 жыл бұрын
Lifesaving tutorial here! I had defeated the safety years ago, but now have two small children. My 18 month old is beginning to get into things so I ordered the switch but didn't know how to access the internals (I was planning on just butt splicing the switch back on the defeated wire harness). This is the proper way to replace. Thanks a bunch. Also, I didn't disconnect the water, only the power for safety. Thanks again!
@jeanieolahful4 жыл бұрын
We also didn't disconnect the hoses, really no need since we had enough room. Some washers in a tighter space may require this.
@aw89928 ай бұрын
This video saved me today! I got the part and couldn’t it figure out how to take the thing apart. Thank god I found this video and it was literally step by step so easy to follow. I’m not a handy person so after the video my washer works all for a 10 dollar part on Amazon. I’m so proud of myself and thankful for a video like this!
@ourcynic11 жыл бұрын
Washer wouldn't drain/spin, so I hit it by the lid switch and it started. Next day, same thing, so I gave it a little tilt and it came on again. Next day...dead. Bought a new switch for $21, installed it myself with your help. The most helpful part of the video was getting the shroud off the machine. I couldn't figure out how to get those retaining clips off. Easy after you demonstrated. Washer back online. Thanks.
@tb4955 жыл бұрын
It works ! Thank you for your excellent step by step and very detailed instructions. I am a single lady and it helps a lot with a budget to be able to fix my washing machine.
@cristianrivera52132 жыл бұрын
We have an "old" whirlpool washer like this and my door switch went faulty. This saved me a ton of time. Very easily explained and easy to follow along. Thank you.
@andyb93782 жыл бұрын
One more suggestion. When putting the console back in place, check to see if the hose attached to the water-level control has jostled loose. If it has, take a few seconds to put it on snugly. (I learned this by experience: if it has come loose, the washing machine will fill with water, and fill, and fill..., and keep filling).
@wesleyloftis27724 жыл бұрын
After scanning several videos and photographing up under the console, this video is the one that helped me remove said console. THANK GOODNESS the switch was in the back (activated by the hinge) and I had no need to remove anything else. This was as simple as it gets for me, and I am un-handy.
@triciapease57127 жыл бұрын
This video was perfect - I had zero confidence until I watched this, then I did the repair myself after trouble-shooting and ordering the part. It works perfectly - as if new. Thank you for a nicely done video and the confidence needed to do this!
@samanthabutler81675 жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for taking the time to post this video. My Whirlpool Estate, manufactured in 2002, had mold in almost every area of it. Today (thanks to you!) I was able to take it apart, thoroughly clean it, and piece it back together. It looks brand new and is running well. You've saved me so much and not just financially. I can't thank you enough!!!
@jeanieolahful4 жыл бұрын
I took the opportunity to clean inside the lid myself! Nice bonus to the repair
@partselect11 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and that's great you found the video helpful with your washer repair. You're now officially in the DIY club! Welcome!
@fazilapandor36415 жыл бұрын
My whirlpool machine was on and just stop working yesterday what can I do
@vljenewein9 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. The screws had broken out of the lid switch and I had no idea on how to get at the inside. There were others, similar, but this was perfect for the Roper by Whirlpool washer we have. We had a load of clothe in there full of water, so removed the clothes, and put in a pump I use to pump out water under our house's crawlspace and when near the bottom just turned of the pump and took the hose off and used the hose to siphon the rest of the water out Once I got the switch out I used J-B Weld (not quick) to put the 2 halves back on where the screws go into. A little extra J-B Weld on the sides for reinforcement. Checked with Ohm meter before doing all that to make sure that the circuit closed as it does. Now just waiting for the weld to set overnight to set up very well. Tip: Try the screws B4 you insert switch back into washer frame. No sense in putting it all together and find out the "weld" repair did not hold. - Vern
@williamblair76136 жыл бұрын
Thank You Steve!!...You saved me a lot of money on a service call. Did it myself in 20 minutes.
@partselect6 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that, William! Thanks for watching!
@makeupprincess20812 жыл бұрын
This is great. I went and bought the part ($70) and with absolutely no experience with this sort of thing, just by watching this video, I was able to fix it! The only negative I have about this video is that you don't really show us how to put the cabinet back on properly. I had a hard time until I found another video that told and showed me that the front of the cabinet has to slip underneath the front rail and the sides on top of the rail. But all in all, awesome informative video! Thank you!
@andyb93782 жыл бұрын
I bought a generic lid switch for $12 and it works just as well as the $70. Maybe it'll only last 15 years instead of 30, but that's OK.
@russt47163 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your video! I thought my dryer was fried when I couldn't get it to come on. It was a 16 old unit, so I figured by the time I had someone come out and diagnose it, it would cost me more than the dryer was worth. I had already posted it on FB Market for free to save the $25 haul-away fee when they brought out a new dryer. But watching your video, I was able to do my own self-diagnosis and ordered the part online. WOW! You saved me $700. Much appreciated!!! : )
@markabranovich43336 жыл бұрын
Thank you me and my hubby just repaired our 8 year old whirlpool washing machine with a simple door switch which cost 52.00 at my local parts store I would of just went out and bought a new washer for 500 so I saved 450.00 lets see how it works thank you so much. Make sure you keep all your screws together and take pictures of things before unscrewing them it helps
@DMZScoutDog11 жыл бұрын
Steve, excellent video... got a new lid switch for $6.00 including postage off e-bay. Followed your example and when I turned the machine on... the damn thing worked! As to Victory Fire's comment above, I had the same bottom frame problem they did until I listened to the video again and heard you say "the cabinet must go UNDER the front bottom lip of the base." While the viewer can't see you doing that in the video it's an important thing to remember when putting your machine back together. THX
@jessepetty86362 жыл бұрын
Thanks, perfect walkthru. Also made me realize how nasty the top water level was in the tub. Took this opportunity to clean out 7 years of grime.
@mutatedgenome4 жыл бұрын
I just finished my second door switch replacement. Could not have don it without the help of this instructional video. Thank you for making it.
@johnkirkpatrick969211 жыл бұрын
Seriously-this is amazing. I too have little experience and it was easy. The past was $36 and it took very little time. Your video was easy to follow and there were no suprises. I too had difficulty putting the cabinet back on and watched another video to clarify it. All in all-wonderful. A time and money saver...Thanks!!
@joannasarrett98073 жыл бұрын
This is by far the best how-to video for replacing a lid switch.. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and know-how with everyone and giving us the ability to fix this problem ourselves.
@tom2point08 ай бұрын
This was a great video sir however just ONE thing I wish you had addressed. HOW to get the cabinet BACK ON. It’s not just a simple slide back in place thing at all. I was cursing up a storm for an hour trying to get it back on and secure and I just couldn’t do it. I didn’t realize that the sides had to sit on top of the rails while the front side had to sit UNDER the front rail. I had to seek out another video that explained that and within two minutes of watching that videos I got the cabinet back on perfectly. Everything else you showed was perfect and helped me out tremendously but that last step is missing and it would have been extremely helpful.
@bstanford3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to suggest (which the creator can't), but if you've gone this far, you can go ahead and just snip off the plug for the switch and hard-wire it together and work with a disabled lid-switch. It saves $4 on a generic part and up to $40 for some of the older genuine factory parts, plus it saves a load of time.
@AJKline Жыл бұрын
38 dollar piece and a little bonding time with dad. Thanks for the video! Helped out a lot!!
@MrTaym3312 жыл бұрын
Great video, saved me a ton of time troubleshooting and trying to figure out how to disassemble my machine. Ended up being a very easy repair thanks to you guys,,,you rock!!
@gogary80286 жыл бұрын
This video works for Kirkland Signature by Whirlpool model SAWS800MQ0. The only addition on this model. There are two plastic straps to unscrew on top back side of washer. Great Video
@shamilgretzky1237 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video, I have almost the same exact washer by whirlpool, the switch part number was the same, all I did was glue the switch back together and put two zip ties around it. It is working perfectly now! The hardest part is putting the cabinet back on but all it takes is some time and patience :)
@SnoopyJoe12 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I Really Appreciate Your Step By Step Instruction, I Had Very Small Slight Difference screws on top/front, but still two screws and everything removed perfectly, just waiting on my lid switch i ordered for $7 bucks,,,,, you saved me a service call,,,,,You are appreciated,,,thanks again...Me and the lady did it together....
@VinceCraine12 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this video saved me a ton of guessing, Lid switch cost me $50 but the difference was waiting and listening to an unhappy wife for days. Now it is fixed and running like new. Parts select, you should leave you pay pal for donations because having a tech guy come to your house and fixed this would easly cost the consumer $100 - you would make out well w/ donations. Me for one. Thanks again - Vince
@K162KingPin9 жыл бұрын
Thx a ton you saved me probably having to buy a new washing machine. I didn't have another switch on hand so I just cut the wires past the harness before the switch and tied them together. "hotwired" it. I'm sure some will cry safety hazard but as it turns out if the lid is up it pushes in the selection button on the rear face of the washer anyway. So the lid switch could only matter if you somehow got the lid stuck between completely up and down. I don't see that happening unless someone has children trying to do laundry and they decide to leave some pants hanging 1/2 out of the washer when they turn it on.
@partselect9 жыл бұрын
K162KingPin What model number do you have?
@solanogu5 жыл бұрын
Great! did it in a couple of minutes. This machines are perfectly designed for easy repairs. Hardest part was aligning the cabinet back again considering it is an old machine and there is some corrosion and dirt from years of use, quick cleaning and back to work. Thanks.
@catchersqueak2 жыл бұрын
I had trouble aligning the cabinet back again, too. Quite a bit of trouble, actually. I've got to believe that the camera man filming this video took a time-out and helped Steve re-align the cabinet. What we saw was not the real deal when Steve was trying to do it by himself. It CAN be done without help, but not as quick as the video showed. The video was great, though. My washer is running again. And, this sure beat calling for a repairman or buying a new washer. Thanks, Steve!
@erikajohnson54037 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Whirlpool man! I fixed my washer! YAY!
@bigmackmasterman6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much part select. Because of you guys I fixed by myself my washing machine. Keep up the good work.
@veronicaambriz55596 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the step-by-step instructions. You saved me a lot of money!
@partselect6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Veronica! Glad we could help you save money by replacing the part yourself!
@Kobula697 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for having these videos on your website! I was able to fix my washing machine, made it so easy! Front assembly was a bit of grrrrrr getting back together needed a second person to help me get that back together, it was so floppy. Anyways love your website PartsSelect' how it gives % options of what the problem could be and what parts will fix, what problems......will have to look at repairing the push start on my dishwasher next. Thanks Again, Laura
@inquisitvem67237 жыл бұрын
how much did you save?
@oneliph13 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. The power of the internet. You just saved me a service call.
@mkhan5313 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this is exactly what i need to do to fix my machine. Very nice video and thank you for your help.
@kisskeen11 жыл бұрын
I want to let you know I used your video and well dang it the darn thing is fixed. WOOT! :D I really appreciate your detailed instructions. I had it almost all fixed before my husband came home. Needed a little help on a stuck screw but a different screw driver fixed that. Thank you so much!
@russelljones3654 жыл бұрын
The screws in mine were actually in the front. Had to remove the little side things to get access to them.
@kay8bee5059 жыл бұрын
This was an easy repair, although it took me 4 hours. My washer and dryer are in a laundry room that is very small. Not much room to maneuver. The hardest part was putting the cabinet back on--not as easy as it seems. Search for the video about replacing a washing machine cabinet if you need help. Oh, and another thing: check all the hoses and drains afterward. All that tugging pulled my drain hose out of the pipe. Fortunately I caught it before too much water escaped! But I did save a lot of money!
@revwayne61687 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video saved us a $200+ service call!!
@zhipingliu6 жыл бұрын
This video turned me into an expert. Thank you!
@trashpandatee7 жыл бұрын
Great video! MY washer lid has been on the fritz, i was having to put a sand bag on the lid to have enough weight on the switch, now the switch is broken (wont stay secured under the lid) but the switch still works fine if i pull it out and trigger it with my hand. I thought I needed a whole new switch but this video shows that apparently i can just take the cabinet off and tape or glue the switch into place where it needs to be! (The only part of my switch that broke was the place where the screws go in.)
@partselect7 жыл бұрын
You will likely find that a temporary fix for attaching the switch will only be a temporary solution to the problem. We suggest that you replace the switch assembly.
@sharonriley2002 жыл бұрын
Would be worth noting that when reinstalling the cabinet on the frame. Be sure to slide the front UNDER the frame and set the sides ON TOP of the tract tabs. Would have saved me a lot of aggravation.
@aw89928 ай бұрын
He did mention tucking it under but I got so excited I put it back together and realized it wasn’t in the tabs. I too had to redo it but all in all so glad my washer is fixed and this video made it happen cuz if no video I would have destroyed it and bought another washer by the end!
@albarrowman37393 жыл бұрын
Thank you I fixed it. What is the small hose on the switch on the door for?
@ppchris11 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir...great narrative and video.....i am not handy but I was able to do this myself successfully...the frustrating part was to wait for the part for 5 days...all worth it...:-)
@glennlockwood76088 ай бұрын
Suggested replacement part is for a dryer. I don't see how it can fit
@tieyotubes2 жыл бұрын
I had trouble figuring out if the cabinet slides on top or below the frame
@IpanemaShirley772 жыл бұрын
Is it really necessary to disconnect the water hoses? I don’t want them to leak afterwards! They’re fine now!
@sssidotcom11 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Got it done right without wrecking something! Up and running. Thanks so much! :)
@JosephWaterman7 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact washer. I just bypassed the switch by cutting the wires and shorting them together.
@Abrolaful7 жыл бұрын
thats a great method if youre in a pinch. I wouldnt recommend it as a long term solution. Quite dangerous.
@johnplaid6483 жыл бұрын
When I attempted to R&R mine the coupling was melted and fused together.
@maketaco6683 Жыл бұрын
how does the switch work? My WTW5300SQO (old machine lol) doesn't have an activator pin anywhere, so does the switch sense pressure or weight or something else?
@kotn875 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a great instructional video!
@anythinggoesjoe12 жыл бұрын
my washer is not draining today , not sure whats wrong
@rooty54739 жыл бұрын
OMG this is so informative and easy to do. Thank You
@terrylindsey22474 жыл бұрын
hello steve .just wondering did you have your belt buckle made or did you buy it ?
@TommyBoy3D10 жыл бұрын
Worked like a charm. Go see the vid on how to fix the broken switch so you dont have to buy a new one. That vid and this one fixed it for FREE! Thanks!!
@partselect10 жыл бұрын
You're welcome for the help!
@dahlgren759 жыл бұрын
Tommy Boy Please show me where i can view this video on fixing broken switch
@TommyBoy3D9 жыл бұрын
wow that was a long time ago. And the fix is still working. I'll try to find it for you. The fix is nothing more than a zip tie holding the broken switch together.
@dofoshomusic4 жыл бұрын
what do you recommend to do with the water that's inside? my switch went out mid cycle and I can't drain the water....thanks
@jeanieolahful4 жыл бұрын
If it's in the basement and it's near a floor drain you can just lay the hose on the floor and it will gravity drain. I just let it in the water till I made the repair, then drained it by using the dial and re-washing the load
@mckadri111 жыл бұрын
Hi, My washing machine is washing good, but the moment it is supposed to rinse, nothing happens and this jus started happening, clothes and soapy water still in the machine it won't drain. pls help
@shellshelle852811 жыл бұрын
your wife is a lucky woman that she has you who can do and know about this stuff
@charlesault65415 жыл бұрын
excellent video with easy to follow instructions. Very helpful! Thank you
@RShaun3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I got it done thanks to you!
@lpres5419 Жыл бұрын
Much obliged for this video, Sir!
@leraheitzman80302 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was able to do this myself
@chriskepple72952 жыл бұрын
Can I remove the body of the washer if it’s filled with water?
@partselect2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can if your washer is the same model as in our video. Carefull when removing the cabinet you do not catch the water pressure hose going to the airdome. If it pops off your gonna get some wet feet.
@jakerowe98819 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, saved me a lot of time and money lol thank you
@partselect11 жыл бұрын
Great job on the repair. :) Thanks for the feedback!
@Becej199312 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much . Had a same problem and fixed following this video
@JessicaGemmablog9 жыл бұрын
Is it absolutely necessary to disconnect the hoses?
@partselect9 жыл бұрын
+Jessica Gemma No, it is not necessary unless you have to pull the washer forward enough to do the repair.
@JessicaGemmablog9 жыл бұрын
+PartSelect Thank you! Your video worked out perfectly and was a lifesaver!!
@philipgrubel38028 жыл бұрын
Y didn't U say that in UR video?
@adamlatuns32346 жыл бұрын
Thank you, your video really helped me.
@LuckyLioness3692 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you!
@AgentOffice Жыл бұрын
My switch has a shield for some reason
@dannyjanota89757 жыл бұрын
Great Video... easy to understand and follow! Female doing for 1st time. :)
@triciapease57127 жыл бұрын
Yes - same here!
@paulwich526512 жыл бұрын
This is great, but how did jjehova1 get the part for $7?
@Regiaduenaz11 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Really this video has help me a lot. It help me save money.
@VictoryFire8811 жыл бұрын
This guy didn't show the bottom of the frame when he put it back on. I don't think he put it on right. Cause my father and I are trying the same way he did and it's not working. Fail.
@synthfreek10 жыл бұрын
There was no need to disconnect the hoses.
@partselect10 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@klklf3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cardendumas99272 жыл бұрын
Be careful edges are sharp!!!
@Kabal4589 жыл бұрын
fantastic video - thank you so much!
@kevins380411 ай бұрын
Man, wish I could just replace the switch mechanism
@amandagarcia150811 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks Steve for the clear instructions it is greatly appreciated! I was able to successfully replace the lid switch after my washer would not drain/spin. I bought the part in ebay $13.99 (+8.14) for shipping to Canada. I didn't have to be the nagging wife I fixed it myself :D
@josiahopi63852 жыл бұрын
Great video
@partselect2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@2012x200912 жыл бұрын
thank you so much i ordered it excited to fix it :)
@jeffscomp8 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙂
@wmpopper6 жыл бұрын
Excellent..,.
@partselect6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video, WIlliam!
@partselect11 жыл бұрын
Haha, well thank you! I'll pass this comment on. ;)
@pwee5072 жыл бұрын
Mastercraft baby
@clydehrichards10 жыл бұрын
bingo
@dominiquen1326 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@glennpaulmusic3 ай бұрын
In a world of useless content. Thank you for your service. 🫡🫡
@glennpaulmusic3 ай бұрын
This saved me a new washer, and I previously would have said I’m not a handy person!