Customer Questions and Answers for Screw (10-16 Thread) by Whirlpool

This replacement screw with a 10-16 thread secures panels, brackets, and other components in your appliance. Restoring the correct hardware keeps parts tight and aligned, reducing vibration and preventing loosening over time.

• Secures sheet-metal panels, brackets, and assemblies
• Replaces missing, stripped, or corroded fasteners
• Helps eliminate rattling or vibration from loose hardware
• Maintains proper alignment for reliable performance

• Disconnect power; turn off the water supply before servicing
• Use the correct driver/bit and start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten into sheet metal or plastic
• Reinstall in the original location and orientation