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Customer Questions and Answers for Lid Switch Assembly by Whirlpool

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Part Number: OEM18026649
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3949238

The Lid Switch Assembly is an OEM part for Whirlpool washing machines. This safety feature is designed to prevent the washer from operating when the lid is open. It ensures that the spinning cycle can only commence once the lid is securely closed, protecting users from potential injuries. 

Over time, the lid switch assembly can fail due to normal wear and tear, accidental damage, or from being tampered with. 

Symptoms of a bad Lid Switch Assembly include:

  • The washing machine does not start or stops suddenly during the cycle.
  • The washer does not spin, even though it fills and agitates.
  • The machine operates regardless of the lid's position, indicating a bypass or failure in the safety mechanism.

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 Lid Switch Assembly (Part Number: OEM18026649)

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Julio, The screw is 1 1/8" long and is phillips head but we do not have the screw size.

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Julie, You would want to test the lid switch W10820036 to make sure that it has continuity when closed. If not then you would want to replace the switch.

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Greg for Model Number Kenmore 80 Series Washer

I ordered and received a new lid switch part number AP310001. Using the same ohm meter as I was directed to use to determine if my old switch was defective, it appears that the new one is also defective. I want to determine if my test process is correct. I set the meter to RX1, put the black test wire into the hole marked: -com and the red into the +V-(ohm symbol)-A hole. The switch connector has 3 wires. I touched the other end of the red and black wires to the outside 2 connector wire and got a reading of about 35. I understood that it should read "0" Is the new switch defective? If not, where should I look next to see why my washer motor still doesn't work with the new switch installed? The tub fills with water, but agitator and spin function do not work. Thanks!

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Hello Greg, Set the test meter to the resistance setting RX1. Touch the leads together to make sure the meter reads Zero. Zero is another term for "continuity". When you are not touching the leads together it will read OL, (this means overload. In other words, too much resistance to give a reading [no continuity]). Now you are testing from black wire to black wire. It should read open until the switch is activated. When it is activated, it should read Zero again, (or the resistance of the meter leads. This will sometimes be .02, .03, etc...).

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Hello Mike, It sounds like you may have a bad clutch assembly. If the unit agitates but will not spin this would be a clutch 285785 issue.

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Johnnierocket for Model Number 110.21882001

I just watched your video for replacing a lid switch on a Kenmoore washing machine. This was very informative and I decided to buy the part from AppliancePartsPros.com. The only thing I would like to know is, how do you get the water out of the machine if the lid switch is not working and it stops part of the way through the cycle? I guess it really doesn't matter, since the area that contains the water does not move and can stay there in place. Just thought I would ask though.

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You are right Johnny, you won't have to move the tub. Once the new part is installed you should be able to get the water to pump out by setting the timer. Hope this helps!

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Hello Gloria. Based on the information you provided, it sounds like the lock assembly is bad and will need to be replaced.

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Hello Jimmy. The grey tube is a protector for the wires on the lid switch WP3949238 to hold them into the clip under the top of the washer.

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