Whirlpool Cabrio Washer Lid Spring Replacement

I was prepared to purchase this lid for the 2nd time as it had cracked at the hinge location just as had the original whirlpool cabrio lid.

Whirlpool cabrio washer lid spring replacement.

With the lid up push the second hinge through the lid into the gasket and into place in the washer. The lid latch is broken and we are trying to figure out how to replace it. I spent several hours before my call researching this problem and found that it is a known problem with this product. Some examples of parts we carry are couplers lid switches springs clutches agitators and control board components.

I just spoke with two whirlpool representatives by telephone about this issue one in tennessee and one in michigan. I have a whirlpool cabrio washer model wtw6200sw1. Do you have to take the top of the washer off and if so are there screws read more. Thanks to chrisg s review that included kevin s recommended alternative i instead purchased whirlpool parts 8572026 lid available through this same vendor 8563964 2 and w10119828 4.

Put them on the new hinges between the washer and the new lid on the new lid install one hinge with two screws on one side of the lid. Replaced lid lock with new upgraded style. Whirlpool cabrio platinum model number wtw8240yw0. The replacement lid costs about 200 00 leaving little incentive to repair the machine.

Be aware the manufacturer has updated the part and it is now white and clips into the main top without mounting screws. Then insert the hinge into the gasket of the washer.