Customer Questions and Answers for Cover Screw by Whirlpool

This cover screw secures an appliance cover or access panel to the cabinet, protecting internal components and reducing vibration. Replace missing, stripped, or corroded screws to keep panels tight and the unit safe and quiet.

• Fastens a cover or access panel to the appliance chassis
• Maintains proper panel alignment and enclosure integrity
• Helps eliminate rattles or buzzing from loose panels
• Typical symptoms: loose/misaligned cover, missing screw, vibration noise

• Disconnect power; for gas/water appliances, shut off supplies before service
• Wear cut-resistant gloves—sheet-metal edges can be sharp
• Align the cover and start the screw by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten into plastic or thin metal