Customer Questions and Answers for Screw by Whirlpool

This factory fastener secures appliance panels, brackets, and internal components so everything stays aligned and quiet. Replacing a missing or damaged screw restores a tight fit and helps reduce vibration, rattles, and wear.

• Fastens metal or plastic parts to the cabinet/frame
• Maintains alignment of covers, ducts, housings, and brackets
• Replace if the head is stripped, threads are worn, or hardware is missing
• Symptoms can include loose or misaligned panels, rattling/vibration noises, or parts that won't stay secured

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before service.
• Match the screw to the original location and reuse existing holes/mounts.
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening.
• Use the correct driver bit to prevent stripping the head.