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Customer Questions and Answers for Microwave Door Torsion Spring by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18028218
Manufacturer Part Number: WP4451009

Maintains tension to securely close your microwave door and create a proper seal. Replace when door sags, won't close firmly, or spring breaks from wear.

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For Whirlpool Microwave Door Torsion Spring (Part Number: OEM18028218)

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Hello Tom, the springs only balance the weight of the door, it is the door hinges that control the amount of travel on the door. If the hinges are worn or bent they will allow the door to open further than it should.

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Hello Andy, for part problems please contact our Customer Service at 1-877-477-7278.

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Nels, The torsion spring will have a different shape from left to right. It is best to replace both if one breaks. The left side will be WP4452395 and the right side will be WP4452396.

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Mark for Model Number gmc305pdq6

I see that two other people (George K. and Anwar K.) have apparently run into the same issue that I have based on their question, but I'm still not clear on the part I should order. I have a Whirlpool model GMC305PDQ6 combo oven/microwave (white). Both torsion springs for the microwave door are broken. I ordered part # 4451009 (right side) and part # 4451008 for the left side, as the web page for the right hand part says "For black, white and biscuit models. Right hand side. For the left hand side order 4451008." However, the parts are identical. The right side spring is correct but the left side is not - it should be the reverse orientation. To further confuse things, when I check the using the Appliance Compatibility Tool it says that 4451009 is compatible but says that 4451008 is not. When I look at the parts diagram for my model, it only shows one torsion spring - but mine definitely has two springs, and they are definitely opposite orientations. So what part # do you recommend I order to replace the left hand torsion spring? Thanks!

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Mark, based on the model number given the replacement LH spring is part number WP4451008 and RH spring is part number WP4451009. We have removed the incorrect images of the LH spring from our site. Sorry for the confusion and thank you for your inquiry.

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Hello. They are located inside the door. Once the door is apart, they are easy to install. Hope this helps.

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