✨ Kenmore Washer Lid Switch - EASY 5 Minute Repair ✨
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- ✨ Kenmore Washer Lid Switch - EASY 5 Minute Repair ✨
Super easy repair of a broken lid switch with a zip-tie. Makes It stronger than the new switch. NO PARTS NEEDED.
Just need a Zip-tie and a Phillips head screwdriver.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! Worked like a charm
That is Awesome 😊😊😊
Thank you, I just fixed mine in 5 minutes...6:54 p.m. 7/30/23. Saved me alot of hassle
Thanks Janice❤️👍😊
I got a quotation for $350 and wait time to order the part. Your video and ziptie worked like magic in 5 min for free.
At 93 yrs of age I was able to fix my washer after following these easy instructions! Many thanks !!!
Very impressive 😊😊😊😊😊
Old Kenmore 80 series washer and a 68 yr young woman.
My washer would fill with water then stop! Thanks sooo much for this video, such an easy fix!
Love the repair rather than sending my machine to the dump and having to buy a new machine!
Thanks again!
That is so cool Diana😊😊😊
OMG, that was the exact problem. My wires did not have enough slack to fix the switch in place, but pulling the whole casing off the washer was a cinch! That gave me access to the wires clipped in place inside the casing. The washer works fine. Now I can cancel that repair call, and I will order a new switch just to have a backup. Thanks a million--Ed
Nice job Ed😊👍
I tried this and it worked!!! Just waiting for my part but I get to use my washer until then, Thank you!!
You’re very welcome Darla😊❤️👍
You just saved me a bunch of cash! It took me longer to go to my garage and find a screwdriver and zip tie than it did to actually follow your instructions and fix the issue. Thank you so much!
i got sick of looking and just used crazy glue
Superb video 👍My washer was stuck with full load in it since yesterday night. Didn’t even had a zip tie so used a rubber band instead and it worked.👍👍
Very Smart😊👍
Just zip tied the lid switch on my 90 series Kenmore washer following your instructions. It works! Figured it might since the flapper part was loose. Gotta keep these old Kenmore legends going. Glad I stumbled upon your video while trying to find the part number. Thank you so much.
THIS WORKS! Thanks to you mainly and others videos related to different switch types I fixed it quickly at least so it will drain and finish a cycle so I can work on it easier; I found the switch as you showed then I jammed a popsicle stick to push the switch together tighter, as I did I heard a soft click click when I operated the switch so I know the stick is in the right place, there is a shelf where the switch is to allow the stick to say put; so the W/D now operates until I can take the switch out and zip tie it later, a side benefit right now the switch is always on so the washer works even with the lid open. THANK YOU.
Thank you, My daughter and I fixed our washer because you took the time to post this! Thank you! Praise God
Nice job👍
DUDE!! (I have to say dude because I live in Southern California). I thought I needed a water pump, then saw your video. I just finished draining 16 gallons of water from the tub with a siphon pump.
Saw your video, I followed instructions and fixed it in 5 minutes! You are a champ!! I just donated $10.00 to your coffee fund through paypal. Everyone else who did this repair after watching you should too.
Thanks Scott, you saved me money and time.....I subscribed too!
Thanks so much Rod, you’re the best😊😊😊
Incredible - switch looked similar, you were the very first youtube video I even clicked on AND ... though it's near midnight and I thought I had a PROJECT in front of me ... I just had to try "your fix". IT WORKED. 5 Minutes and a zip-tie only and ... it worked! Bravo, Scott!!!
Good job Frank😊
many years later this video is of great help. I watched others video of them taking the whole outer shell off. I am a female and did this. its easy, quick, saved repairs fees and having to buy a new washer and most of all it worked. thank you!
Very cool, thank you
This is exactly the senario I've had. Not sure why Kenmore make this part so easy to come apart. This video saved me $800 instantly. Thanks for sharing!
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You are a life saver!!!! Me and my dad spent an hour draining and trying to figure it out. Was already dreading getting a new washer....stumbled upon this and it’s working!!!!! thank you!
Awesome, so fun to do a project with your Dad😊
This actually happened to my washing machine yesterday. Today, it's up and running just because of your video. Thanks a lot.
Excellent 😊😊😊
OMG! You are my new hero!
I just replaced the drain pump, thinking that was the problem. Did what you said and the damn washing machine finally drained! Omg I just spent a week doing laundry by hand, and I have 2 puppies who don't know how to use the grass pads, one of which now has the runs! I'm literally about to cry I'm so frustrated. I was ready to order a new control board, new lid assembly, ect. And that's all it took 😪
Now the true test will be to see if it can do an actually load, rinse and spin and there not be water at the bottom of the drum....
Nice job, you fixed it😊
IT WORKED!
Other videos have you remove the entire cover. The repairman wanted $100. So before heading another direction I tried this repair plan and it worked. I had the zip ties so it was free and took maybe 5 minutes.
A BIG thank you for this video.
Wow,
Nice job Sam👍
OMG thank you so much. We have been without a washer for 2 weeks. I was pricing one today at an appliance store. Talked to the man who was showing me what they had and told me he was the repair guy. I asked him about our machine and he said he figured it had to be the lid switch. I found this tutorial and tried it. It worked. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We will have clean clothes again. THANK YOU!
After having a new water softener installed this morning, I went to do a load of wash. Machine filled but would not agitate or spin. Great, another repair in less than a few hours!! But your video did the trick! I am so grateful to you for such great instructions and an easy fix. The money you saved me is much appreciated. I am one happy grandma!!
Just sent you an applause & $5 hope you received it. Your short sweet and to the point fix it switch video was excellent and fixed my issue. Worth every penny. Thanks
The Corporate Guy,
Thanks so much😊😊😊
I used a hair tie five years ago for my moms machine and forgot about it but it finally went out and got a new part from Amazon. We can save some money thanks to these kind of videos.
Your most welcome👍
Thank you again! This is the second time I've needed to do this simple fix, and my machine is up and running again. Great video!!
Glad to help
Sir you are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for taking the time to post this temporary fix. Had a large load filled to the top and this bought us some time until we can get the switch replaced. Appreciate you!
Thanks so much Michael👍😊
Thank you so very much for posting! Thanks to you and my next door neighbours who shared their zip ties, my washer is working again and I did not have to open up the washer cabinet like some of the other videos were suggesting.
Nice job😊
Fantastic tip! I'm pretty handy, but had not heard of this until I saw your video. Was ready to cut the wires and bypass the switch... This is a better fix and super easy! My lid switch (Kenmore 80 series) had a metal bracket attached which prevented the zip tie from wrapping front to rear. I went around the switch sideways and it worked just as well. Clothes are washing now and all is good... Thanks!
mine also i just used crazy glue i had on hand it worked also
Thank you, I hated to get a new washer I've had mine for years repair man said it couldn't be fixed needed to be replaced then I found your video 2 minute fix, washer worked just fine 🙂.
Thanks so much Amy😊
Fixed my washer in about 10 minutes. Thank you for your help.
Excellent, thank you👍
Great job on this one! I fixed my Parent's Washer tonight!! Was identical to what you showed. So, thank you very much for this one. Great job.
Awesome job Patrick, you’re a great son😊
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel That is very kind of you sir, Thank You.
You are a LEGEND!!! THANK YOU!!!!
Thanks so much Jenna❤️😊
Thank you so much for this ingenious fix! It worked! And thank you also for posting this on TH-cam. I have been without a washer for months! It is a super old washer so I figured I had to replace it. It is part of a stacked laundry tower so this means replacing the whole thing. Big dollars! Calling in a repair technician means $200 before they even diagnose the problem, never mind fixing it. So I figured I would save that money for the new machine instead. However, after months of hand washing and coin laundry I worked up the courage to try to fix it myself. Once I figured out what the likely problem was I looked up videos for fixing it. But I really didn't want to try to source a new replacement lid switch and take the machine apart to install it. I had just about given up when the clouds parted and the angels sang and I found your video! When the machine started working I was ecstatic! I never knew I could experience so much joy while doing the laundry! I am a 58 year old woman living on my own and when I told my sisters I fixed the washer they couldn't believe it! Thank you, thank you, once again!
I’m very proud of you😊😊😊
Genius!! Major help. I figured it was the switch, after emptying wet laundry and siphoning out gallons of rinse water ... twice. But was looking at other more complex solutions. Fixed it in under 15 min. with this exact method.
Thank you!!! this simple repair saved me >$600 which I would have had to spend to buy a new washing machine. Your clear explanation of the problem and the soultion was PERFECT, and saved me from maxing out my credit card. CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!
You are most welcome😊
Wow 🤯!!! Thank you so much !! We are a struggling family and I can’t afford a machine . This just saved us thank you so much 🙏
That is Awesome 😊👍
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel I was seriously frustrated and about to drag my washer outback to be put to rest 🔫💥💣🌋
Thank you! This worked perfectly for me - saved me a ton of time/money
Awesome Dave,
Thank you😊
What hands! This is the best fix it imaginable just watching your hands work
😊😂👍
Hi Scott. I’ve watched your amazing how to fix the duet Kenmore (Whirlpool) I am going to try and conquer this F11 error. Do you have a diagram of the control panel or I could photograph & send mine & you could mark the wires I should be looking at? Thank you. If I’m Ever financially solvent again I would love to send you some money because what you’re doing is amazing for us poor people. Plus I can’t stand using laundromats
Thanks Susan👍
You can send the photo to scottthefixitguy@yahoo.com
Wow!! Fixed me. Suddenly wife yells from laundry room and 15 yr old Kenmore Series 90 washer agitates but stops and does not spin and drain. The switch looked exact except for a metal splash guard mount off switch. There is a slot in metal so I could still thread zip tie. Worked like a charm. The switch house was sprung slightly like a clam shell just starting to open. Now the switch paddle is tight against underside of metal opening.
Nice job Carl
You are awesome!!! I purchased the new part but was a little intimidated to take the machine apart and wanted to prove that women can fix things too..... Saw your video and figured I would give this a try first and WOOO HOOOO it drained and is working again. Thank you sooooooo much!! Sue C
+Mike Conner
Thanks Sue
This worked perfectly for me today. The lid switch on my Series 80 washer failed in exactly the same way. I squeezed the two halves together and wrapped them with several layers of 3mm kapton tape, pulling it tightly and running it 90-degrees to the direction he tied the zip tie. I'd imagine electrical tape would do the trick as well. Just be sure to pull it tight and wrap enough layers around it so that it doesn't creep apart again. A bit of a hack, but sure beats taking the entire case apart or bypassing the switch. Thank you Scottthefixitguy!
Nicely done John 👍😊
I picked up this unit a few years ago in the garbage. It looked new. I tested it by using a pry to keep the safety switch off. Worked like a charm then. Now my primary machine is out and I found this video. First... When I took the switch out? Someone had already done something similar. There were like five rotted rubber bands around the switch. I got rid of them, put it back together with one zip tie and it's working like a charm. Garbage picked a washer and fixed it with a zip tie that's been in my tool box for 15 years.
You're the best! This was exactly what happened with my washer, and I am glad I saw this video instead of going after the wiring harness like some blog suggested.
I’m so glad it worked 😊😊😊
Hurrah for the zip tie! My old school small washer, required a whole lot more effort to get to the switch, but it was so worth it. Never so happy to do laundry again. Thank you so much for this cheap and effective fix!!
Thanks so much Dianne👍😊
What a great solution! I first glossed over the lid switch as the cause of my washer not spinning. After taking it apart, and finding no problem with any of the internal components, I determined that it was just a lid switch issue. Can't believe that I didn't check this first! duh. Anyway, I tried this zip tie fix, and it worked perfectly! Thanks so much for this very helpful and easy-to-follow video.
My Kenmore model 80 stopped draining and spinning just this evening and was full of water. I found your video and had it back up and running in no time. The lid switch was separated just like yours in the video. Thank you so much for sharing this!
I just did this and it worked, you are king my man, thank you for posting this.
Thanks Mark😊
Unbelievable. Under 3 minutes to repair...literally...worked perfectly. Thanks so much!
That is such a fun repair👍
Awesome video, took 5 minutes and I didn't have to disassemble the whole top of my washer. Thank you!
You’re most welcome 👍
BIG THANK YOU. I never repaired a wash before however with your simple and easy to follow video saved me $$$$$$
Just what I needed! Thanks! 👍
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It’s just $5.00
First time I had to replace this switch was because my mother in law dropped the lid, and shattered the original switch. This time, it was pulling apart as you described. Zip tied the little bastid together, and it worked. Ordered a new one from Amazon for $9. Thanks for your video!
Very cool😊
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!! I’ve never fixed a machine before in my life and now I saved my washer. Without this video I would have had to buy a new washer 4 months before moving. Thank you again.
Great Job Demi👍😊
Wow...seriously, thank you so much for posting this video. Was about to throw out the washer and showed this to my husband. He tried it out and it worked great! You saved us some money for sure and thousands of other people. THANK YOU!!!
That’s what I like to hear😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Awesome tip!!! Thank you so much! This worked on my machine! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼
Worked perfectly, and completed in less than 5 minutes, for older 80 series washer... thanks for the video!
I am so grateful for you taking the time to upload this video! Because of you doing so, I was able to get my washer going again without messing with any wires or potentially damaging the unit. Thank you for take the time to explain everything in detail, I can't thank you enough for this!!!!
You’re welcome Evelyn😊
Worked perfectly, good tip! It's getting me through the week-end until a new switch is delivered. I ordered a new switch only because the screw mounts on the old one broke. I super-glued the mounts back together but I have a feeling they'll be breaking again.
Thanks Ed
Scott, you truly are "The Fix It Man!!!"...I diagnosed the same issue and was going to use super glue...or wire to cinch together the two plastic molds that make up the housing....Works like new again...Thanks.
Awesome,
Thanks Michael👍
You fixed my washer, and it was really easy! I had to pry a metal bar off that seemed like it had the same job the zip tie is doing better.
Nice Job Matthew 😊
almost three years later this video is still saving us time and spending unnecessarily money!!! Thank you so very much!!!
Excellent 😊😊😊
Amazing! This was exactly what was wrong with my washing machine. I figured that I would have to replace my 16-year old washing machine for hundreds of dollars, but all it took was a screwdriver and a zip tie. Brilliant! Thanks.
Thanks Mike,
Those are some of the best washing machine’s out there and typically will run for over 20 years.
Thank you so much for sharing this video and for saving us the money and hassle to get a new washer installed!
So happy to help😊😊
Awesome! Hard telling how much money this one video has saved. Thanks a bunch! Mine was a little bit different because of a metal splash guard that prevented me from putting the zip tie from front to back behind the paddle. Tie worked just as good side to side towards the back.
THANK YOU! Washer stopped working the night before a friend was visiting. Knew it was the switch, but your video was the only thing I could find online that addressed this model of washer and how to access the switch... turned out to be this exact issue! No zip tie but did have glue and fishing line. Had a blanket in full load of water. You saved the day. Wife said I had to thank you... so there you go. ;) Thanks buddy!
Thanks Jody
This worked perfectly! My family & friends were so impressed that I could fix my washer, but I gave you all the credit. It saved me hundreds of dollars that I didn't want to spend right before Christmas. Thank you!
Thanks Linda,
I’m so happy I was able to help😎
Fantastic, thanks! I saw this video, and almost ignored it, thinking you were describing a rare, obscure problem. But this is was exactly what my washer needed, and 5 minutes / 5 cents fixed it! Brilliant.
Brother, i just wanna say thank you, i just got back from vacation and washer stops working, i shoved a screwdriver in a little ways and it worked but your idea works magnificent, cant thank you enough🙏🏿🙂
That’s great news,
Thank you😊
EXCELLENT! That was exactly what was wrong with mine. Thank You! Having problems getting the screws back in, so switch is kind of hanging out right now, wedged to ON with needle nose plyers. I'll finish the load then try again to screw it back in place.
Thanks Roger,
I hope you get those screws back in👍
Along with the other comments, you just saved me a lot of stress and possibly depression. My washer has been sooooo good to me, since 1999! I was not about to give in to the front loading washer trend! Lol... but seriously; thank you for your help. My husband was impressed! 😉
+aravenegas2008
Nice Job,
Those are great washers
The best video on the subject! Thank you very much! It worked perfectly and the machine is up and running!
Thanks so much😊
Perfect! Two zip ties to be certain and I am back in business. Thank You!
Best repair ever😊👍
Great video! I was able to fix my mom's washer in 5 minutes. We are very appreciative!!
Excellent ,
Thanks Ben
Thank you so much. You are awesome! You saved us from having to empty out our washer full of my husband's work clothes!
Your fix worked perfectly.
Thanks brotha, a very simple repair thanks to your video.
You’re very welcome😊
Holy cow, this fixed it - my case had split and paddle wheel came out, - snapped it back together and zip-tied it like you showed. Voila! Machine works like a good clock now. Thank you!
Very impressive😊
Thank goodness for YOU!!! You just saved my family and I lots of stress, time, and money! Thank you thank you thank you! It worked and got my machine to continue washing
So glad I watched this video earlier! It saved me $75!! I was already to pay someone else then something said check YT!! So far it's working! Thank you..thank you so much for sharing this!!
Thanks Patree✨😊
thanks so much for this repair idea---just did it, it saved my bacon and my washer's bacon! I didn't know there was a wrap-wire around the switch-box workaround! I love my Kenmore top-loader [except for this safety switch issue... which has happened before] and will not part with it! I didn't have the time/energy to do the by-pass wire one that I have also seen or to try to put a whole new switch in--so this was super helpful! :)
Glad I could help Laurel😊
Life saver man! Had a washer full of work clothes Sunday night! Super quick fix and got me back in business. Thanks!
I wonder if this would work for the Kenmore 600 series. Shows the F5 code.
Replacing the lid lock will get rid of the F5.
@@ScottTheFixItGuyChannel ok thanks
Excellent video. My switch was slightly different with a metal guard on it so I had to wrap the tie across the width instead of the length, but it worked and we're back in business in < 5 minutes. Thank you!
Smart,
Thanks for the feed back.
Omg!!! You’re a Godsend!!! Thank you!!! 👊🏾
You’re very welcome👍
You're the man. Thank you so much!
FYI for the 80 series. The wire is clipped to the inside wall, so you have to pop it off to get enough slack to see switch.
Hello, thanks for the tip. I have the 80 series. How do you pop it off the wall? Plus, how do I know for certain that it is the lid switch that is faulty?
awesome video! This totally works perfectly. I also put some construction adhesive around the edge of the split to make it extra tight. This switch failed once before and I called a repair man that cost me probably about $100... but this time because of the video it was a quick fix.
I wonder how much $ in repair calls this one fault has generated. The design of this switch really should have screws to keep the 2 halves together IMHO.
Yep,
That’s an awesome washer with a lousy switch
Thank youuuu!! It worked saved me a bunch of money!! God bless
Thanks so much😊🙏
Saved my night! Thanks Scott
You are very welcome 😊😊😊
This was awesome! I did this literally in 5 mins and it works fine. Thanks so much for the heads up. You're amazing my friend.
Thanks so much for the great feedback👍😊
Thank you for the concise video! A $1.00 pack of zip ties & this video saved me $89.00 labor fees and $37.00 for the part. My washer is now draining and spinning again.
Awesome,
Thank you 👍
Thank-you so much for the simple instructions. My "lid switch" was also coming apart at the same place. All fixed by your suggestion of a zip tie!!!
That’s my favorite repair👍
Husband is out of town and I was able to fix it myself! Thanks so much for the easy directions.
Just want to thank you for a great, quick and cheap fix. on my old 90 series washer.
Very good👍
THANK YOU!!! fixed my switch for free!!!
Awesome😊👍
Extremely helpful, saved money and feeling good I was able to fix it myself with your guidance. One less stress today!
YOU RULE ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I started a very large load, it filled up and then "kerplunk". As always I checked TH-cam but couldn't find my washer. I thought either the motor is out or worse. I don't exactly know what worse is....but it sho' don't sound too good. In one video the "lid switch" was mentioned. I had already checked it, duh!...but I went back and kinda fiddled under there and the gray plastic piece wouldn't stay up. Needless to say, I found your video. I did forget to unplug it, so when I pushed the housing together, the machine started. One neon green zip tie and all is well again. THANK YOU!!!!!
Very cool😊😊😊
Thank you! In my case, the switch had come loose on the sides. I wrapped a thick rubber bad around the switch from side to side instead of back to front, and I was back in business.
Nicely done👍😊
THANK YOU! I just fixed my washing machine (I didn't have any zip ties, but I used plastic ties from bread bags). Feeling pretty darn confident as I did it myself!
I am most impressed Melissa😃👍
Amazing!!! I just fixed my Kenmore Washer in the same way as shown in your video. Thanks a lot.
You are SO appreciated! We just did this and ours is fixed! Thank you so very much for posting this!!! You’re awesome!
Thanks so much Lori❤️😊
Worked for me, too! Thanks!
Thanks Bill