Customer Questions and Answers for Rivet (Fastener) by Whirlpool

This factory rivet is used to permanently fasten appliance panels and hardware. Replacing a worn or missing rivet restores a tight, rattle-free fit and keeps panels, brackets, or trim aligned as designed. What it does:

• Permanently secures sheet-metal or plastic parts where a rivet was originally installed
• Helps maintain alignment and rigidity; reduces vibration and rattling
• Replace if the original rivet is missing, loose, corroded, or drilled out during service
• Common symptoms include loose panel/trim pieces, buzzing noises, or visible gaps

• 1 rivet

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
• Remove the old rivet by carefully drilling through the rivet head; support nearby parts to prevent damage
• Install the new rivet with a suitable rivet tool; it seats fully and securely
• Wear eye protection when drilling or riveting; rivets are single-use and should not be reused