Customer Questions and Answers for Stud (Mounting Fastener) by Whirlpool

This stud is a small mounting fastener that provides a secure anchor point for attaching appliance components. Replacing a worn or missing stud restores a tight, aligned fit and helps prevent looseness, rattles, or shifting.

• Provides a fixed, threaded anchor for mounting a handle, bracket, or panel
• Helps keep parts aligned and secure during normal operation
• Common replacement for studs that are stripped, bent, broken, or missing
• Symptoms can include a loose or wobbly component, difficulty tightening, or visible damage/corrosion

• Disconnect power and, if applicable, shut off water or gas before servicing
• Wear cut-resistant gloves and handle panels carefully
• Hand-start threads to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without over-torquing
• Reinstall any covers or related hardware in their original positions