Constance T Lincoln University , PA September 20, 2014 The strike on my whirlpool washer broke Had the repair guy come. He didn't have the part. Went online to appliancepartspro.com. Order the part. 2 days later received the part and replaced it in under 5 minutes, Read More... 10 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Stephanie S Antigo , WI July 28, 2014 Broken latch on washing machine Just needed a screwdriver and it was complete. Read More... 10 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Danny F Shingle Springs , CA January 05, 2015 Broken door latch Very easy, I removed the broken latch with a screwdriver. Then screwed the new latch in place. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Ryan D Tallahassee , FL January 02, 2016 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WFW8500SR01 Broken latch strike Removed broken latch strike(2 screws). Confirmed none of the broken part were in the latch assembly. Installed new latch strike. Confirmed door would close and latch. Ran load in washer to confirm latch would hold. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Joseph B Wesley Chapel , FL October 25, 2015 Appliance: Model KEMORE FRONT LOADER Replace the door locking part Easy to do. Remove a few bolts Remove the ring on the below take the door off remove the 2 bolts and replace place. Only 3 wire connectors to change. Went great and works great. >> Not a rockstar at this stuff but step by stp and done Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Jim R Nashville , TN October 24, 2015 Clothes washer latch and strike broke Ordered new parts, and utilized the video to see how to complete the repair. Did the repair myself and saved a lot of money in the process. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Kate G Vista , CA June 22, 2026 Door would not latch closed Replaced broken washer door strike and broker door latch. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Gregory S Indianapolis , IN November 13, 2025 Latch broken Replaced door latch Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Lamont M Fielding , UT October 09, 2024 Broken door latch Got part from appliance plus Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Michael F Tallmadge , OH December 01, 2023 Appliance: Whirlpool Washer WFW8400TW00 Door would not close. Replaced the door strike. Very easy to do with just 2 screws. I also had to clean the drain pump but after that was done washer works like new. Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers