Medb400vqo Parts

This lock secures the appliance's top panel to the front frame for a tight, stable cabinet. Replacing a worn lock restores a solid fit and helps eliminate rattles, gaps, and vibration during operation.

• Locks the top panel to the front panel to keep the top closed and secure
• Helps maintain cabinet alignment and rigidity
• Reduces movement that can cause vibration and rattling/squeaking noises
• Common symptoms: loose or popping top, visible gap at front edge, buzzing or clunking during cycles

• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Access the lock at the front edge where the top meets the front panel; remove the old lock and install the new one in the same orientation.
• Reuse original mounting hardware and ensure both sides are evenly aligned.
• Close the top and ensure a secure latch before restoring power.

Supports and pivots the hinged dryer top panel for service access. Replace if cracked, broken, or causing wobble, scraping, or alignment gaps.

This flat-head screw secures panels, brackets, or trim so they sit flush on your appliance. Replacing a worn or missing screw restores a tight fit and helps prevent vibration, rattling, or shifting components.

• Provides a countersunk, flush-mount fastener for panels, trim, brackets, or covers
• Helps maintain alignment and secure attachment during operation
• Replaces stripped, rusted, or missing hardware
• Symptoms can include loose panels or handles, rattling noises, or visible gaps/misalignment

• Disconnect power (and shut off gas, if applicable) before servicing
• Match screw length and thread to the original for proper fit
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Support the part being fastened to keep alignment while tightening

This factory fastener secures appliance panels, brackets, and internal components so everything stays aligned and quiet. Replacing a missing or damaged screw restores a tight fit and helps reduce vibration, rattles, and wear.

• Fastens metal or plastic parts to the cabinet/frame
• Maintains alignment of covers, ducts, housings, and brackets
• Replace if the head is stripped, threads are worn, or hardware is missing
• Symptoms can include loose or misaligned panels, rattling/vibration noises, or parts that won't stay secured

• Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before service.
• Match the screw to the original location and reuse existing holes/mounts.
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening.
• Use the correct driver bit to prevent stripping the head.

This metal clamp secures the drive motor to its mounting bracket inside the dryer. It prevents the motor from shifting or vibrating during operation. Replace this clamp if it is bent, broken, or missing, which can cause excessive vibration, unusual noises, or a motor that moves out of position.

The Screw is an OEM component compatible with Whirlpool washing machines. This screw secures the rear panel onto the cabinet frame, ensuring a sturdy connection between housing components.  Proper installation is critical for the washer's structural integrity.

Causes of a bad screw include corrosion from repeated water exposure or stresses from years of use. Loosening can occur from vibrations weakening the threads over time. 

Symptoms of a bad screw include:

• Rear panel detaching from frame opening gaps
• Increased noise and vibrations from a compromised seal  
• Stress on other connections from improper mounting points
• Potential leak paths from openings near hoses or tub areas

This OEM Whirlpool replacement screw helps maintain a tight panel closure. It is compatible with additional brands like Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

A hinge pin assembly that secures and aligns an appliance door to its cabinet, restoring proper fit and smooth opening and closing while reducing hinge noise. What it does:

• Secures the door pivot and maintains proper door alignment for a consistent seal.
• Can correct door sag, uneven gaps, or doors that stick, scrape, or fail to close fully.
• Can reduce grinding, clicking, or binding noises caused by worn or bent hinge pins.
• Replaces worn, broken, or bent hinge components that affect door motion.

• Disconnect power to the appliance before beginning any repair.
• Support the door (use a helper or suitable block) to prevent it from dropping when removing the hinge.
• Basic hand tools are typically required; follow the manufacturer's service instructions for safe removal and reinstallation.
• Inspect adjacent hinge mounts and fasteners during installation; replace damaged mounting hardware as needed.

Seals the gap between the dryer bulkhead and front panel around the door opening. Replace if torn, deformed, or causing air leaks. Confirm fit by model.

Restores proper tension to your dryer's lint screen door for smooth opening and closing. Replace if the cover is loose or won't stay closed securely.

Color: Gray. Size: 13 oz. can. Used for coating the dryer drum interior. Acrylic appliance paint.

For mating terminal use [AP31136300].

This is the socket that holds the drum light bulb inside the dryer. It provides the electrical connection to power the interior light that illuminates the drum when the door is opened. Replace this socket if the dryer drum light does not turn on even with a new bulb, or if the socket appears melted, cracked, or has damaged electrical contacts.

Secures dryer wiring to the cabinet to prevent rubbing and interference. Replace if your wire retainer clip is broken, missing, or damaged.

Screw for control panel.

This housing slot heater melts ice and prevents frost buildup inside the appliance housing, helping restore normal airflow and component operation. It's a direct replacement heater element used where ice forms around the housing slot. What it does:

• Provides targeted heat to the housing slot to reduce ice accumulation
• Helps restore proper airflow and circulation by clearing frost/ice blockages
• Commonly replaced when the housing develops repeated ice buildup or intermittent heating
• Works as part of the defrost/anti-ice system to protect internal components

• Disconnect power to the appliance before servicing to avoid electrical shock
• Access typically requires removing exterior panels or trim; keep fasteners organized
• Handle the heater element and wiring with care to avoid damage to the element or connector