Appliances are built to last. They are built to withstand a few dents and hard knocks. From horseplay in the house to moving bumps and scuffs, your washer can withstand almost anything. Almost. Sometimes, a dent is just too great to overcome. If your top-loading washer lid or top panel takes too great a hit, it just won’t be able to close and latch anymore.
The good news is that you don’t need to replace the whole washer, just the lid and top panel. You will likely need to replace the whole top panel to fix the lid, so here’s how to do it.
Start with the supplies you need. Put together a screwdriver and a 1/4 nut driver as your standard appliance tool kit. Wear your work gloves. The most important supplies to acquire is, of course, the replacement top panel. Make sure you have the right part number for your washer model.
Take safety measures to ensure that neither you nor the appliance are damaged during the repair. Protect the appliance from shorts and floods, protect yourself from shocks and cuts.
Uninstall the old lid by disassembling the top of your washer.
Unpack the new lid and prepare to install it. This is a simple reversal of the previous process.
There are just a few final steps to wrap-up your successful repair.
Test Your Success
Finally, you’re ready to test the success of your repair. Open and close that lid. Test the latch. Then run a new load of laundry to make sure you are satisfied. For any repairs that are more challenging or you don’t have time to DIY, contact us and we’ll be glad to take care of it!
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