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Customer Questions and Answers for Retainer Clip by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18039429
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8546127

The Retainer Clip is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool direct drive washing machines.

Causes of a bad retainer clip can include wear and fatigue from continuous vibration over many wash cycles. Cracks or breaks in the plastic material may develop as well.

Symptoms of a bad Retainer Clip include:

  • Water leaks detected around the pump area inside machine cabinet
  • Loosening of hoses or tubes interrupting proper drainage flow
  • Potential pump component detachment from disconnected lines
  • Damage to neighboring components submerged by leaked water

The OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, Jenn-Air, and select Kenmore models.

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Joe, this would often be caused by the drain pump being slightly misaligned or the retainer clip being bent where it will not secure properly. If the drain pump is properly aligned on the motor, the retaining clip would likely need to be replaced.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Thursday, June 1, 2023

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