Washer won't Drain or Spin - Most Common Cause - How to Replace the Lid Switch

Did your Top Load Washer Stop Draining & Spinning? This video will show you how to diagnose and repair the Most Common Reason this happens. How to Replace the Lid Switch on a Top Load Washing Machine. If your washing machine won't drain or spin... most commonly this is because you have a bad lid switch. This video will clearly show you how to test and repair your washer so you can get it up and running again.
This is not a difficult project and most homeowner's can do this in as little as 30 minutes and with only a couple screw drivers.
If you have a similar model top load wash machine to the Whirlpool in this video... this is the Lid Switch I ordered:
Lid switch part # 3949247
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Disclaimer:
Although I have been following these procedures for many years; I assume no liability for any damage that may occur to any person or property as a result of the information provided in this video. I take necessary precautions (that I am aware of) when working on these projects but that in no way implies or creates any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any kind of particular result. Any injury, damage or loss of any kind to anyone or their property or anything related to information in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Helping U Online (this video).

[@odiliagonzalez7341]

3 years later and it has helped me save my washer! It took about 15/20 minutes to put in new lid switch, my washer is now working. Thank you so much for this video!

[@helpinguonline]

Great job!

[@emilyhuening5650]

THANK YOU for saving me $500+ on a new washer...I am the most un-mechanically minded person, and I was able to follow this and fix my machine. Again, thank you!!

[@helpinguonline]

Glad it helped!

[@fayekearney695]

😊 3:17 is v in

[@mzlove7526]

Oh my gosh thank you so much! I was able to just fix my own washer!

[@helpinguonline]

Way to go!

[@erikmueller9934]

Great information and to the point!

[@mikestyles499]

Best video of this replace and repair. Thank you.

[@helpinguonline]

Wow, thanks!

[@SamKaYoUx]

Hey, thanks for the knowhow, my 20 years old washing machine works like new!

[@helpinguonline]

Great to hear!

[@clarabernal943]

Thank you for your video Bless you👍💥

[@massoudzadeh3394]

Great explanation, Thank you

[@helpinguonline]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidwachira8197]

Wow nice video,

[@helpinguonline]

Thanks 🤗

[@ericpierre2667]

Nice

[@kkissums1175]

What if the drain and spin only works if you do it separately from the cycle? Mine doesn't drain and spin half the time when I run it. But if I go to just drain and spin it works just fine. Anyone know what that could be?

[@DanhNguyen-sf8zo]

Hello,my stacking washer and dryer Frigidaire not spinning cycles,can you help me,thanks

[@TS-yg3lv]

My washer is having similar problem with the spin cycle light stays lit, but the spin cycle itself is not working. Could you please tell me where to find a repair man? Don't believe I could fix this myself.

[@nickspicks693]

That worked out great now my dad can wash my uniform for Saturday's big game thanks

[@helpinguonline]

Glad I could help

[@icemancometh8679]

I have a maytag washing machine that won't spin out. When it goes to spin, it'll spin around about four times and then make a clicking noise and shut off.

[@user-vm8ps7wx3e]

My top loader don't spina and drain why

[@janelleking1408]

What about for a washer that will fill agitate but does not spin or drain but when you move the timer back it will drain and spin?

[@shannonsue1136]

Was it your timer? Having same issue

[@redenonormanvikingdenno2233]

Are you running a washing machine service

[@natashav3442]

I just bought a new set and this is happening

[@redenonormanvikingdenno2233]

My machine old machine was called wool wind machine washing machine not a Front loader

[@paulb4496]

Get a decent meter...GB makes a category 3 (safety rated). For $20.00. That $2.99 harbor freight is no Bueno.