How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP5985146 / W10820036 Door Switch

The lid shut-off switch is located behind the lid How About That. I order the plastic ball the hold the lid in place plus the lid shut off switch. I watched the video that AppliancePartsPros.com has on how to replace the lid and the plastic balls. I removed the lid to get to the two philips head screws to remove that part of the shut-off switch. I took the new switch out of the package and compared it to the old switch. I assembled the switch just like the old switch look using the new spring. Using the two phillips head screws I replaced that part of the switch back into the washer top. I am sorry I skipped a step or two which I will tell you now. To get to the lid shut-off switch first you have to take off the front panel by taking out two screws that are located at the bottom of the front panel in the indention of the panel. Then there is two screws in the front corners of the inside side panels that hold the whole top down; remove those. With the lid already off you can raise the top and hold the shut-off switch while taking out the two screws that hold it into the washer top. Screw new switch in top. Put top down; screw in two corner screws to hold top down; put lid back on washer by putting one plastic ball in the dimples on one side of lid. Keeping that ball in place put the other plastic ball in the dimple on the door and squeeze ball door down till ball goes into the other dimple. Try the washer out to make sure switch works correctly before putting front panel back on. 

Replace door switches primary and secondary. 

Replaced door switch. 

Installed a new switch-lid assembly. Once put back together and 4 loads of laundry later....it is back up and running!!! 

I replaced the timer, and the problem was solved. The only problem I had was the screw holes in the new timer would not accept the screws from the old timer, so I used self tapping screws. Otherwise, a straightforward fix and fairly easy to do. 

I called appliancepatrros after seeing their utube video. Got great advice for replacing a part that had been upgraded years ago. Regular Mail got me the new switch overnight at a third of the cost elsewhere. Though different from the video (my unit was too old), I as able to make the change and works like new. Thanks pros for helping with this repair. 

Replaced the switch assembly. 

Replaced the lid switch. 

Weekend laundry became very noisy, our 1987 Whirlpool washer began doing a dance across the floor and the drum was banging into the inner cabinet. After doing some research and watching a few videos on Appliance parts pros website. I inspected the washer and noticed one leg the rubber coating disintegrated, decided to change all four legs, springs and lid switch. Hardest part of the job is getting the cabinet together. Ops check good. 

After calling a repairman and having him tell me that the motor was bad ($79.95 SERVICE CALL), I felt around the door and discovered that the lid switch was broken off. Called the repairman back only to be told that it would be $185.00 repair cost! THAT IS WHEN I got on the internet and discovered your parts site. I am a single 70 year old female living alone and on a restricted budget, but I hate being taken advantage of because of this. I even called the repair company and asked HOW CAN YOU CHARGE $185.00 for a $12.00 part? His answer was he was in business to make money, pay employees, etc. So, after a couple of How To Open Up the Dryer videos on the internet and several calls to your wonderfully helpful staff, I fixed it myself. It wasn't even the switch, it was the bracket holding the switch in. I don't think I have ever dealt with a more understanding, helpful company. Whoever that young lady was, she is a treasure. Thank you again for your wonderful service. Sincerely, Claudia Wicker