How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP3094500 / 285671 Lid Switch Assembly

Ordered a lid switch assembly for my Whirlpool clothes washer. The repair was simple. This is the second time I ordered parts from this company. The previous repair required a direct drive coupler and agitator parts. They have a simple search feature. By submitting the make and model, parts are listed by category. They have all the parts you will need. 

It was the micro switch for the lid. Checked the model number for the washer, looked up the parts diagram, selected the part. Placed the order and it arrived about 2 1/2 days later. I watched the video and followed their instructions. It took less time to dissemble the washer, change the part then reassemble then it took to clean up the washer area. Works like a champ now. 

I ordered the lid switch assembly and lid strike,I watched the repair video several times(put it in my "favorites" on my computer so i could re-watch it if need be),wrote down the steps to the repair and waited for my parts to arrive.The parts arrived promptly,the 1 year return policy is awesome!! I procrastinated for a week but, finally did the repair yesterday afternoon.My repair went EXACTLY as the video showed!! I had a little trouble getting the cover off but, the parts were an exact replacement as the originals.I put the machine back together and so far it is working like the day we bought it 15 years ago! I will use Appliance Parts Pro for all my future needs! 

With the help of the videos.... really made it easy and much better than the book----(which Shawn also got for me, and I can refer to if I cant access "Matt" on the video)....took all of 15 minutes once I had everything ready as the video said...and it worked just like he said Yea!!!! He made it so simple, my cat could've done it if she had hands... 

Replaced the timer. Also replaced the lid switch because that was also failing...had to bump the lid sometimes to get it to run. 

The video on AppliancePartsPros.com was excellent! Great description, very straightforward steps and video production with great camera angles and narrative made it easy. My biggest problem was putting the body back on the frame after replacing the switch. My machine is older and a little lighter gauge metal, so it 'flexed' more than the 'stiffer' body in the video, plus I was in a tighter space off the hallway, which made reassembly a little more difficult. But, the video, quick delivery of the part, and the experience in general were great! Very satisfied. 

I ordered the Lid Switch Assembly on a Friday and received it that Monday. Followed the online video for the repair which was quick and easy fix. Thanks for the helpful video! 

Found part online, ordered it, installed in 15 minutes, works perfectly! 

I found the new replacement switch watched one YouTube video and was ready to repair it. Easy as can be! Now I walk away from my washer and it actually finishes a load without me needing to constantly restart it. 

We were a bit doubtful that we could find parts for this Whirlpool washing machine as it is 22 years old. We were SO pleased that not only could we find them ( with excellent customer service) but they were shipped in an appropriate time. My handy husband was then able to repair it himself :)