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Customer Questions and Answers for Damper Pad Kit by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM12072618
Manufacturer Part Number: 203956

The Damper Pad Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. The kit includes three specially designed pads made of durable materials. These pads effectively dampen vibrations, providing cushioning and stability to minimize noise and ensure a smoother operation of the washing machine. Additionally, the kit includes three tubes of poly-lube grease. This grease lubricates the contact points between the damper pads and the machine's framework.

Causes of a faulty damper pad kit can include wear and tear over time, damage due to heavy loads or mishandling, or degradation of the pads and lubrication.

Symptoms of a bad damper pad kit may include:

  • Excessive noise or rattling during washing or spinning
  • Increased vibrations or movement of the washing machine
  • Visible wear or damage to the existing pads

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.

 

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For Whirlpool Damper Pad Kit (Part Number: OEM12072618)

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Hello April. Based on the information you provided, the lid switch is bad and will need to be replaced on the unit.

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Eric, The damper pads on this unit would be the most likely cause of the unit getting off balanced and you would want to replace the damper pad kit 203956.

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John for Model Number A612 series 02

I've been reading about replacing the damper and am confused. Will resting the machine on the 4 x 4 really provide enough clearance to get the old pads off and somehow clean the area and glue the new pads in place? It seems like you would need to remove the springs. Also, do you let the glue dry before taking the machine offf of the blocks? FInally, and I should have asked this first: my issue is that the drum wobbles a great deal on spin -- almost as if out of balance, but the load is not out of balance. With an empty tub, it doesn't wobble. Thanks for your help.

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Hello John. Yes, usually this is enough to replace the dampers 203956 in the unit. If not, you can loosen the spring bolts and get more room to replace the dampers. It does sound like they need to be replaced.

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Hello Girlla. Based on the information you provided, make sure the unit is level and if so, replace the damper kit 203956.

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Hello Jackie! Yes, what you see in the picture comes with the damper kit 203956. It comes with three damper pads and poly-lube grease. Thanks!

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Hello Stephen. You will not need to use cleaner, but make sure you remove all the old pad. Then you will glue the pads 203956 to the base of the unit. Hope this helps.

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Hello Sbabola. Remove the front from the washer and raise the top and disconnect the power to the unit. Then place the large pulley under the washer on top of a 4x4 board. Brace the washer where it does not fall. This will raise the assembly enough for you to access and replace the damper kit 203956. Be careful not to knock the washer off the block of wood. Brace the washer well, where it can not fall of the wood. Hope this helps.

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Hello Richard. If you are hearing metal to metal when braking, you will need to replace the brake assembly WP6-2011900. If you need the damper kit 203956, you will need to order it separately. Hope this helps.

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Hello Richard. The dampers are use to help in the balancing of the machine and the noise of operation. If they are bad, the machine will become unbalanced. Hope this helps.

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