The Detergent Drawer is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This drawer holds and dispenses detergent, fabric softener, and bleach into the washer at the appropriate times during the wash cycle.
Causes of a bad detergent drawer can include buildup of detergent residue, damage from overloading, or general wear and tear.
Symptoms of a bad detergent drawer include:
- Detergent not dispensing properly
- Drawer difficult to open or close
- Leaks from the detergent drawer area
- Visible cracks or damage
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
While moving my washer i broke the detergent drawer Mitchell A. • Greer , SC • March 14, 2017
I was moving my washer and dryer on to a platform when the washer slipped and the drawer came out and broke. I was going to surprise my wife with this new setup. She was out of town and was due back in 3 days. I didn't want her to see my mistake. I got on line and found AppliancePartsPros.com and I am glad I did. Their price was reasonable and fair. I order the parts I needed late on Wednesday and they were delivered early on Saturday. I watched their self help video on how to replace the parts...
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