Whirlpool WPW10006355 Washer Shift Actuator OEM Part

This was my first attempt, ever, to repair a washing machine. After some internet research on the problems, I was able to determine that the shaft seal on the gearcase probably was leaking water into the gearcase with each use. No water was ever found on the floor, but when I turned the washer over to inspect the gearcase, I found a black, oily residue on the outside of it along with the same residue on the pulleys, the belt and the motor. I ordered a new gearcase, shift actuator, splutch kit and belt on-line with a total cost of right at $250 (much less expensive than local appliance repair facilities and certainly less than a replacement washer). My main concern was with the removal of the tub seal. Fortunately, on this model, no special tools are required. Once the original gear case was removed, I was able to push the seal out with thumb pressure. The new gear case came with the seal already on the shaft. The seal seats properly when the gear case mounting screws are installed. Because the gearcase is somewhat heavy and is awkward to pull once the four mounting bolts are removed, I recommend removing the motor and all pieces attached to the gear case before removing it from the washer. All of the parts can be reinstalled once the gear case is in place and secured to the washer. Of course, clean the oily residue off of everything before reassembling. Also, the Sears replacement parts website has the best video for replacing the gearcase on this particular washer. After a couple of weeks, and approximately 15 washer uses, everything is working perfectly. One other suggestion: The tub in which clothes sit when they are washed should be inspected after it is removed. I found over half of the holes around the outside wall to be clogged. Take the time to clean the residue with a stiff brush and some dishwashing detergent. The new parts and those unclogged holes will make the washer do what it is supposed to do: get your clothes clean efficiently.

Not wanting to spend hundreds of dollars on an appliance technician's service call, I searched online to troubleshoot the problems with my particular Maytag Washer Model Number MVWX500BW0. I stumbled across AppliancePartsPros.com and investigated there the most likely causes for my Maytag Washer's not agitating properly and not spinning at all. In order to acquire some additional information, I telephoned AppliancePartsPros.com and spoke with an extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful Customer Service Representative located in Tennessee. I ended up ordering online a Lid Latch Assembly (Part No. AP5263307 by Whirlpool), a Shift Actuator (Part No. AP6014711 by Whirlpool) and to play it safe, a Lid Switch Strike (Part No. AP6017583 also by Whirlpool) via the AppliancePartsPros.com website. I ordered the parts on a Wednesday afternoon and was most pleasantly surprised to receive the parts from a facility in Michigan the following day, a Thursday afternoon, utilizing only Standard Ground Shipping. I then carefully watched and reviewed the free online instructional "How To" videos at AppliancePartsPros.com and followed them precisely to install these brand new parts using only fairly common household tools. Fixing this myself not only saved me big bucks, but also afforded me the opportunity to thoroughly clean out all the dust, dirt and debris from behind, underneath and inside my six (6) year old washer. I must say that the videos are very detailed and absolutely outstanding! At the completion of my repairs, I did have to also access my Maytag Washer's Service Technician Manual. I found this manual located within a zip-lock sealed clear plastic bag taped at the factory to the inside of my washer's front panel. I needed to follow the factory manual's directions in order to "Calibrate" my washer so that it would again, function correctly. My washer now runs just like it did when it was brand new! I am sure that I saved hundreds of dollars doing this myself! I highly recommend AppliancePartsPros.com and will not hesitate to purchase from them again. I had a number of garbage bags of wet and dirty laundry to do and my washer has again been reliable and never run better. I thank you very much!

The Lid light would blink and the washer seemed to loss power, until it would stop. I replaced the Lid Latch and recalibrated the machine. This was not the problem. Thinking the main control panel was out, I changed it , and recalibrated the washer. This was not the problem and the washer did exactly as before. I also took the pump apart to see if it may be the problem. (nope) After much money ($200) and research and with the help of fix-ya site, I thought I would give it one more try. I purchased the actuator ($43)and replaced it " easiest of all other replacements" Re calibrated the washer. I'VE WASHED 7 LOADS WITHOUT A PROBLEM! Thanks AppliancepartsPros.com , Your site was excellent!

Appliance Pros sent me the Tech Sheet for my washer and model number. That was critical for my success. The Tech Sheet gives step-by-step instructions for diagnosing problem and root cause. Determined the actuator shifter was the problem (apparently the internal optical sensor on the shifter assembly) and sensing of RPM and spin cycle could not be done. Replacement of the shifter was very easy and it actually took more time just to diagnose the problem.

My Maytag Centennial Washer is only a few years old and the spin cycle stopped working. It would not spin out the clothes or wash right because it was not spinning correctly. The lid also would not lock. I just want to say Thank You to all who have posted similar problems because I was able to self-diagnose the problem. It ended up being the shift actuator. Thanks to Appliance Parts Pro I ordered the part and it came the very next day with regular shipping!!!!! They also supplied a video as to how to replace the part. I am female, but pretty handy. I was so excited this was something I could do on my own and not hire/pay someone to do. I was able to self-diagnose and replace the part within one day thanks to online stories of the same and Appliance Parts Pros. SO EASY!!!