How to replace a washer Lid Switch - Whirlpool Maytag repair
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2014
- 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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You should be the ONLY person allowed on RUclips 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!
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I came on here to say just this. Lol
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 RUclips 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 😁
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!!
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.
Thank you. Bought the part you indicated. Followed all your steps. Washer working great again. $25 all in all.
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!
Awesome tutorial, thank you. Used it this afternoon, spent $8 and 30 minutes start to finish.
Thanks Adam. This is exactly what I needed, and I never would have figured out how to get to it otherwise.
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!
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!!
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!!
Just to let you know this video is still helping. Thank you for posting it.
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!
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
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!
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**
one of the best repair videos I've seen of any kind. Thanks!
Thank you so much for going out of your way to make this! I was a video away from hauling it to the trash!
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!
You're wonderful! Thank you so much! We're halfway there(waiting on parts), thanks to your instructions!
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.
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 !!
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!
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!
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.
Great video! Kudos Adam. Exactly what I needed to see to replace the lid switch.
Thanks for the video Adam those stubborn clips took more time than the rest of the repair!
Thanks so much for taking the time to make this excellent video. It takes all the risk out of doing this job!
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!
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. 😂
Thanks for the video nice job!!
Just ordered new switch for our washer
Roger
thank you so much for your videos you're great explaining everything. Best regards from
Florida
Great tip on using the spatula! Champion!!
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!
This tutorial saved me so much time. Thank you!
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!!!
Worked! Thanks for the assist, you just saved me hundreds of dollars. ❤❤❤
great video! this is exactly what I needed to see.
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.
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.
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
I love to hear stories like that! Thanks V!
Excellent video. Thanks for putting it out there.
Thanks from NY👍🏻
This is an extremely helpful video. Thank you for the detailed guide!
Very well explained video .Thank You so much !!!
Thanks. This video fixed my problem. Bought $12 Amazon part.
THANK YOU! SAVED ME SO MUCH TIME!
Just bought this exact same washer used yesterday. It has the same problem! Thanks!
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
Thank you for showing the tricks to get the console open!
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!
Thank you for explaining how it works not just how to replace
Thank you for this video, it was most helpful.
Quick simple explanation, thanks
Thank you. This helped a lot.
Dude excellent video!
Yea that tab breaks off every time😂😂 thanks for the video my good man!
Your vid was great/ I am not mechanically inclined but was able to replace our washer broken switch after watching your video. Thanks
Wow. Now it all fits. I can replace it thanks to your video.
Great video.
Thanks for sharing.
New subscriber here from Philadelphia PA
Thanks for the video. It really helped.
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.
I broke mine too, but the switch was toast anyway. Those spring clips that hold the control panel on are a pain...
This was awesome!
You video helped me out a lot.
Dang brother. That was a great video. Thank you.
Great tutorial! Thank You!!!
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!
Awesome instructions! Thank you for saving me $$!!!
Thank you, this was very helpful.
Sorry, but I'm glad to see that some one else has trouble with those electrical connectors!
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?
Me too...did he show how to switch out that black connector part? Mine is messed up too.
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!
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.
Thank you so much works now got a new clicker works wonders again :)
Great video
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.
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!
awesome! thanks for the exciting weekend video!
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
Thanks FOR A GREAT VIDEO! relevant info; professional videography. Both saved me time and money and helped me to accurate diagnose the problem.
Good vid bud.
Thanks, your video was very helpful!!!
Thank you very much! Awesome video. I still dropped both clips down into the machine LOL
very helpful vedeo on lid switch replacement would never got it done on my own
thanks bud. helpful. especially telling us the spatula method could dump the clips into the machine.
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.
Ever get around to that connector? I got a fried wire also.... is it ok to run like that?
Thanks for sharing the knowledge and saving me money and time…. Not to mention the brownie points with the wife 😂
Great vid bro, fix mine in less than 5min.👍
Thank you for your help.... awesome
Thanks for this awesome video, I was able to repair my old Maytag for $32
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.
Scott Oh Dis you fix the connector? Where did you get your parts?
Good day, thanks for this video, my machine has the same problem. Thanks again
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
Thanks a ton! I have the same problem and the middle pin kind of melted. Reseated the plug now it works!