How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6011817 / WP8182634 Door Switch Assembly

Honest and unbiased advice from your neighbors - see how easy it is to troubleshoot, repair, and replace Whirlpool AP6011817 / WP8182634 Door Switch Assembly!

Part Number: AP6011817 / WP8182634

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15-30 minutes

Michael S Grover Beach , CA June 07, 2015

Appliance: Maytag Washer- Horizontal Axis MAH9700AWW

Error code ds door switch

I found the video on how to fix it at AppliancePartsPros.com I ordered the part for HALF of what the manufacturer wanted. The part showed up the NEXT DAY. With the aid of the video I had it installed in 10 minutes. EXCEEDED any expectation I had of any modern-day corporation.

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Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Pliers, Screwdrivers

Chuck C Smiths Station , AL May 23, 2015

The door switch went out on our kenmore elite washer

I used the model number of the washer to find the correct part at Appliance Parts Pros. It was easy, as always, just key in the model number in the part look up search engine. Accompanying the part is a video demonstrating how to install the part in simple layman's terms. I ordered the part, you can request shipment in several different ways, and when the part arrived it was an easy 20 minute installation. Removing the round clip that secures the bellows is the first step, followed by pulling the bellows back at the switch. Remove three screws securing the switch to the washer and pull the switch from its location. Remove the switch from its strain relief and unplug the switch from the three wiring harnesses by their clips and replace the switch with the new one by reversing the removal procedure. Very simple 20 minute installation.

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Repair Time Estimate:: 15-30 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Clint F Conroe , TX May 21, 2015

Lock failed

Ordered the part and put it back on

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Donald D Detroit , MI May 17, 2015

My kenmore washing machine

By installing the door latch part I ordered from Appliances Parts...Tks for the video on YouTube is saved me hundreds...the part was $69 and a Sears wanted $120 to come out and see what the problem was SMH...Tks Appliance Parts Pros...

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Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers

Joseph O Lebanon , CT May 10, 2015

Door lock switch

Replaced.instalation wet fast

Do-It-Yourself Rating:
Repair Time Estimate:: Less than 15 minutes
Tools:: Screwdrivers

Edward B Waldorf , MD April 27, 2015

Appliance: Whirlpool Washer GHW9400PW0

Fdl (failed door lock)

Watched your video. Repair was exactly as your video instructions depicted. The best part was the link to purchase the exact piece needed to make the repair. One stop, your site, did it all. Watched the video, ordered the part, received the part quickly (two days), removed the bad switch, and installed the new switch in 20 minutes.