Kenmore 70 series washer lid switch repair

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 48

  • @oumenelabrise2155
    @oumenelabrise2155 3 года назад +5

    Hi, there are a lot of videos showing how to bypass the safety switch ( a very bad idea in my opinion ). There are also numerous videos showing how to tear apart the machine and replace the switch.
    But your video was exactly what I was looking for: how to FIX the switch without disassemble the machine. Not only it does save some money ( and save a trip to a part store / wait for the on-line ordered part ), it does avoid to scrap a reparable part. That’s best for the environment.
    Thanks for posting.
    Note: My machine is an 80 series, but everything is the same for the switch.

  • @drawn2myattention641
    @drawn2myattention641 2 года назад +4

    My Kenmore started giving the very same trouble today. Your video is spot on and saved me at least $160.00 My tightening wire is not as neat as yours, but it clamps the parts together. The machine now works. My most heartfelt thanks to you!

  • @sharonboerio9374
    @sharonboerio9374 3 года назад +6

    I just had to replace the switch in mine. I been asking my bf to do it. And he never did. So I watched ya videos and did it myself! Worked like a charm. Not bad for an old girl. Thanks for the video

  • @lindamathews9168
    @lindamathews9168 3 года назад +7

    Awesome video. Very complete. Fixed ours just like you did. Washer is 21 years old and now going strong again, thanks!!!

  • @CherylPelly
    @CherylPelly Год назад +2

    Fantastic! Did exactly what you did with wire - and presto! Did not even remove the housing/front! Just nudged the basket over! Now I can return the amazon replacement part I do not need! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @wonderflonium164
    @wonderflonium164 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the video I needed to get my washer apart and fix the switch. The replacement switch was only $10 so I took the extra steps to fully replace it. Thanks for helping me get my washer apart so I could do this!

  • @jciamretired9767
    @jciamretired9767 2 года назад

    Good job. You investigated the problem and solved it by improvising instead of unnecessarily buying a new switch which would have cost you time and money to get one. Fixed it. DONE.

  • @sammyjbray
    @sammyjbray 3 года назад +2

    This video just saved my hide!!! Got back from vacation with about five loads of laundry to do and it wouldn’t drain. Back to washing now. Thanks for the tip.

  • @MarcBeland
    @MarcBeland 9 месяцев назад

    I had that exact problem a while back, and solved it by cutting the rubber washer in half, but now I think that might not be the permanent solution. I had just watched your other video about fixing the upper agitator on the Series 70 with new dogs/pawls. I bought some today, so tomorrow when I replace those and I'm already in there, I'll take a look at that switch and know exactly how to fix that if that was the original problem. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @dkerris
    @dkerris 2 года назад +1

    Thanks to you, I got my machine back up and running in less than 30 minutes (mostly looking for tools & some wire I happen to have). Bless you!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!

  • @PedroOjeda-s6c
    @PedroOjeda-s6c Год назад +1

    Very useful. By just repairing the lid switch by any means possible you saved yourself a lot of extra work like pulling the entire metal washer cabinet out to get to the lid switch to replace it with a new one. Also I have seen a video of someone repairing it with a zip tie. So either chicken wire or metal wire or maybe a zip tie may work.

  • @keithreding1828
    @keithreding1828 Год назад

    My switch looked pretty bad so I cut the wires at the switch and connected them. It's a good temporary fix. I ordered the part using your link. Less than $10.

  • @briant9251
    @briant9251 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the video.
    I used 4 small zip-ties to hold mine together.

  • @erikvincent5846
    @erikvincent5846 2 года назад

    My switch wasn't falling apart, but ultimately, it was the switch. Thanks for the video and for pointing out that this is an issue and what to target fixing.

  • @jenniferromo2131
    @jenniferromo2131 3 года назад +7

    Fixed my washer with a ziptie and five minutes of my time! Thank you!

    • @DustinRogersinMO
      @DustinRogersinMO  3 года назад +2

      Sweet. You’ve got to love the quick easy fixes.

    • @340rps
      @340rps 3 года назад

      A couple wraps of electrical tape here.

    • @timromero8801
      @timromero8801 3 года назад

      Same, 5 minutes and a ziptie.

  • @chadmueller2255
    @chadmueller2255 2 года назад +2

    Hey Thanks!!! I couldn't figure out how to get the control panel off until I found your video :D

  • @anjanetteshadley8557
    @anjanetteshadley8557 3 года назад +4

    Life saver!!! Thank you my son & I followed your instructions!! Worked perfectly, probably saved me $200

    • @georgedavall9449
      @georgedavall9449 5 месяцев назад

      Cool! BTW, You're Beautiful, juss sayin. 😊

  • @laurelschwass-drew3610
    @laurelschwass-drew3610 Год назад

    thanks so much for this repair idea---just did it, it saved my bacon and my washer's bacon! I didn't know there was a wrap-wire around the switch-box workaround! I love my Kenmore top-loader [except for this safety switch issue... which has happened before] and will not part with it! I didn't have the time/energy to do the by-pass wire one that I have also seen, or to try to put a whole new switch in--so this was super helpful! :)

  • @SlimJPeak2007
    @SlimJPeak2007 3 года назад +4

    Thank you for making this video - mine was doing the EXACT same thing with the split. Used wire like you did and we're back in business!

  • @kenpish
    @kenpish 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video,you safe me 600 on a new washer. Bought the switch for $6.57 and sove the problem. Thanks Again.

  • @OpenSesame001
    @OpenSesame001 2 года назад

    just showing how it actually opens saved my life.. thanks so much..

  • @georgedavall9449
    @georgedavall9449 5 месяцев назад

    Awesome fix, but I would rec’d to anyone watching, to just go ahead and replace the switch with a new one. Your ‘fix’ while ingenious, may not last, and then you're back to having to replace it, just a thought?
    I replaced ours years ago, and it just stopped working, and so we ordered a new one, and I could not remember exactly how to get at it? I didn’t want to tear the cabinet of the washer all apart, so I found your video, and while it didn't provide quite the info I was looking for, it did help some. I would suggest leaving a bit of space between the washer and dryer, so if the washer has an unbalanced load, when it is in the spin cycle, it wont be banging against the dryer? Take care, hope you're doing well. Peace

  • @DBrown-vb1pj
    @DBrown-vb1pj 6 месяцев назад +1

    We just completed the fix according to your instructions. Worked great! Thank you!

  • @elijahblueslate3257
    @elijahblueslate3257 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for your great video with so much help! Ended up fixing the problem myself after being directed to 'google it' or go on you tube! Cheers!

  • @billj5645
    @billj5645 Месяц назад

    My lid switch split apart the same way, it appeared I could stick it back together and it would keep working. I played with the it a little bit to see how the contacts worked inside and that mechanism looked a bit worn so I decided to replace the switch. The hardest part about replacing the switch is getting the wires unclipped from the side of the cabinet, you can barely reach your fingers in there. There was no way I could take the ground wire loose from the cabinet and then reattach it so I will probably cut it and splice it back together with the ground wire of the new switch.

  • @seang402
    @seang402 Год назад

    I love the quick fix . Of course I bought new part but that fix is good to know.

  • @timromero8801
    @timromero8801 3 года назад +2

    Wow! I had the same issue, thanks for posting this!

  • @margaritaalviramendoza8540
    @margaritaalviramendoza8540 Год назад

    Thank you. I was able to fix my without paying any money to outsiders that always want to take advantage of women. Thanks again ❤

  • @darebear329
    @darebear329 5 месяцев назад

    Omg thanks so much for sharing. I have the same washer and had the same problem but this fixed it!

  • @carlywielstein
    @carlywielstein 2 года назад

    Endless thank you for this video! followed it step by step and fixed it!

  • @dougmcknight1024
    @dougmcknight1024 5 месяцев назад

    You’re the MAN! Fixed mine!

  • @xnumberof7311
    @xnumberof7311 Год назад

    Thanks man. Fixed it no problem because of you. 👍

  • @twilwert1
    @twilwert1 2 года назад

    Thank you for the video. I fixed it just like you did. Very helpful video!

  • @juliasmith8714
    @juliasmith8714 2 месяца назад

    I have the exact same one with a different center mine is older I think I've had to replace the washer dogs the coupler and now the lid sensor

  • @Eric48359
    @Eric48359 10 месяцев назад

    Can the switch just be removed without the wires and just plug in the new switch?

  • @mkdsk101
    @mkdsk101 Месяц назад

    What capacity is that washing machine?

  • @fruitguy2
    @fruitguy2 2 года назад

    Thank you, Washing machine fixed!!!!

  • @freenoble1586
    @freenoble1586 8 месяцев назад

    you did not show taking the switch out and replacing it, That was the important part. also if you do not lift top cover had do you connect green ground wire. Hard to do reaching under, nearly imposable. Also, the switches on the older model 70 have a different connection than some after market.

  • @newpractice
    @newpractice Год назад

    man I have the same switch, same problem. when I was trying to get to it, it split in three. now there's a tiny spring and a contact piece that I don't know how to put back in. could you show the inside of this switch?

    • @DustinRogersinMO
      @DustinRogersinMO  Год назад +1

      Not sure what the internals look like, but if you can’t get it sorted out, there’s a link to a replacement switch in the video description. It’s only $10

    • @newpractice
      @newpractice Год назад

      @@DustinRogersinMO thank you!

  • @mikerossetti7761
    @mikerossetti7761 Год назад

    Is that a Jack Russell?