Top Load Washer NOT DRAINING? Easy how to repair. Lid Switch Repair for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag

Is your washer filled with water and not draining or spinning?
or is your washer spinning even when the lids open? This is likely a broken lid switch. But fear not this is an easy fix. I hope this video on Replacing a Broken lid switch washer for Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Roper or Estate helps.

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3. All the parts that will fit your machine will appear. Just scroll down until you see the part you need.
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Old Style lid switch Be sure to double check the plug on these older style is the same as your connection on your washer
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0:00 Intro How to Replace Lid switch part# 8318084
0:21 How to Know if you have a direct drive washer
0:30 Washer spins with the door open
1:01 Lady stuck in dryer
1:12 Washer fills with water then stops
1:23 Lid switch test
1:47 Lid switch adjustment
2:16 Old front style lid switch part# 3949238
2:30 lifting the control panel
3:51 Removing and disconnected the lid switch
4:21 Overheated lid switch melted together with plug
5:01 Reassembling the washer
5:47 The great escape



[somewhatfast]

I want to thank you. You changed my life. I quit my job 7 months ago and was able to replace my income with washers and dryers now i have so much free time i can focus on things that actually make me happy. If you are ever in Ft worth TX i owe you a beer. THANK YOU

[starringer]

This video just saved our butts on a New Year's night when our washer was full of water and not draining. Thank you SO much!!!

[ihikefar]

Two best past tips I got from you- buying a set of those Harbor Freight hook tool sets, and a 4 in 1 screwdriver. Crazy how handy they are. I use them all the time now! Cheers my friend.

[paratour]

Welcome back Gabe! Always on point with great content!

[JavierHerrera-py]

I have a top load whirlpool WTW5000DW3 and it is leaving clothes wet after finish. I checked both clutch and actuator attached to it & it is still doing the same. Any suggestions? Thx!

[volpe]

What if it's not the lid switch...? I got a Kenmore Series 80 that doesn't drain...actually haven't troubleshooted it yet. Didn't know to lift the lid..broke the keeper. Lid switch sounds healthy. Going to check the drain pump and see if it's stuck. I'll let you know.

[CoryGodwin-iq]

Do you have a video showing the other type of switch with the hole. My washer is not draining and I believe it is that switch

[ynaffitt]

Hi! I have the other type of top load washer where the switch is behind the panel. Can you please tell me how to fix that?
I have disconnected the switch but I also see that there is nothing under where those 3 holes are that you showed at 2:20. Is this just a matter of moving the piece to that area? or is it likely i'll need a replacement? thank you sm!

[xtherumourmillx]

Mine is the switch on the right side. The machine will not drain. Any advice?

[dannycolemire]

Please help. I've changed the drum rollers the pulley roller. Put new belt and blower wheel on my maytag dryer and its still making a noise. To me it sounds like its coming from the shaft on the drive motor. What should I do

[MeanBeanJean]

Could i get a link to the other video. The one with the hole in the right side???

[tejastripod]

Where is the link below for the metal bar?

[nathanjohnson]

So did you have to get some sort of formal training or license to be able to fix appliances?

[ACoustaDC]

How come you and Ben never mention speed queen? Do you not like those?