This small retaining clip secures components in place inside the appliance, helping prevent movement, vibration, and premature wear. Replace a bent, fatigued, or missing clip to restore a solid, factory-tight hold.
- Holds panels, brackets, or tubing securely in their mounts
- Helps maintain alignment to reduce rattles, rubbing, or intermittent issues
- Common signs of failure: missing clip, loose fit, buzzing/vibration, parts that won't stay seated
- Restores proper retention after service, transport, or vibration-related fatigue
What's included: 1 clip Install notes:
- Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
- Note the original clip's orientation; remove with needle-nose pliers
- Seat the new clip fully—do not over-bend; spring tension provides the hold
- Test operation before reassembly
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Here's the story. All my appliances except the dryer broke. Yeah. talk about bad luck. First I tried to fix the refrigerator. Replaced both motherboard and inverter board. Now it wakes up but the compressor does not kick in. Need another part. The washer, well I have to pull out the sink to get enough room to pull out the washer to fix it. Since the refriigerator is still in the middle of the kitchen, I don't need to tear apart another room. Nevertheless, let me say this, I love my "older"...
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