This replacement ball is the small spherical component used in select Whirlpool-built mechanisms. It acts as a moving seal or detent to control flow or position, restoring smooth, reliable operation when the original ball is worn or missing. What it does:
- Provides the sealing or detent action within its valve, hinge, or track assembly
- Helps prevent backflow, leaks, or unwanted movement
- Restores smooth operation when mechanisms feel rough, bind, or won't stay in position
- Replace if the original is deformed, pitted, corroded, or missing
What's included:
Install notes:
- Disconnect power and shut off water supply if applicable
- Access the specific assembly per your model's service documentation and note part order
- Place the ball in its seat/track with any companion spring or seal as designed
- Inspect mating surfaces and related seals or springs and replace if worn
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
F02 fail to drain repeated suds warnings John C. • Eagle River , AK • February 18, 2019
Prior to ordering parts I had pulled the pump strainer basket and cleaned it out. There was both soft and hard scale build up. The tub-to-pump hose was also pretty crusty/slimey. Still got warnings for SUDS and repeated F02 errors. Ordered parts and replaced the pump, tub-to-pump hose, interior drain hose and exterior drain hose (both hoses has some slime build up). The water standing in the tub when I emptied it the first time had very little suds but we kept getting the SUDS warning. ...
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