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Customer Questions and Answers for Washer Door Strike by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18039129
Manufacturer Part Number: WP8540221

Door won't latch or stay closed during wash? The door strike may be broken. Easy 5-minute DIY fix with just a screwdriver. Includes installation video.

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For Whirlpool Washer Door Strike (Part Number: OEM18039129)

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Hello Ann. That is the correct strike for the model number you provided. If the door does not stay closed, you will need to check the hinges and see if it is bad and causing the door to pop open.

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Hello Al, The issue could be the catch or the hinge. I'm sorry but we will need to ask you to post a new question including the model number from your units' I.D. tag so we can recommend parts that can be guaranteed to work properly on your unit. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

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Hello Charles. You will need to use needle nose pliers and a pick tool to work the strike out of the latch assembly. Just be careful not to break the latch.

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Jacob, The door strike would not be the issue with the door locking and not unlocking. This issue is normally caused by a faulty door latch assembly. The part number for the latch assembly is WPW10253483.

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Dave, You will want to try to remove the piece that broke using a pair of needle nose pliers. If you are unable to remove with the pliers then you will need to replace the latch assembly WPW10253483 and the strike WP8540221.

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Hello Joe! Unfortunately, we do not ship to Canada at this time. We will need a US physical address to ship parts to. Thanks!

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