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Customer Questions and Answers for Access Panel Spring Retainer by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18024879
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3388229

The Access Panel Spring Retainer is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This part secures the access panel of the dryer, ensuring it stays in place during operation. The spring retainer provides tension and stability, making it easy to open and close the access panel when maintenance or repairs are needed.

Causes of a bad access panel spring retainer can include regular wear and tear, loss of tension, or physical damage.

Symptoms of a bad access panel spring retainer include:

  • Access panel not staying securely closed
  • Difficulty opening or closing the access panel
  • Loose or rattling access panel during dryer operation
  • Visible damage or wear on the retainer

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper and some Kenmore models.

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For Whirlpool Access Panel Spring Retainer (Part Number: OEM18024879)

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Hello Dennis. You can usually use a dryer lint brush 8212614 to remove the sheet from the wheel and also clean out any lint in the unit.

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Hello Woody. You will insert a flat blade between the clip WP3388229 and the top of the access panel. This will release the clip springs on the unit. Hope this helps.

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