Whirlpool W10619844 Latch for Washer

My machine is a model number WTW6200SW2 and it works perfectly The part I received was brand new / never used or opened and fit my machine perfectly, even though the lid lock part on the new one looks very different and is much larger than the old one (I think the new design is an improvement). It’s been over a month and I haven’t had any more problems – it’s working exactly as before. I’m very happy with my purchase.If you want to know how I fixed my washer, keep reading.After a frustrating search, I finally figured that this part was…

Different design then the one you are probably replacing, but still works. Well I got the dreaded lid lock failure message on my Whirlpool Cabrio, which I soon learned was not uncommon (though my Cabrio went for 5 years before this happened under heavy use, so I do recommend that washer personally). In my searches, I realized that this component is actually pretty easy to fix yourself, there are many youtube videos that take you through the steps, though it is useful to try and find a video that features your exact washer, as they are all a little different. I found…

First and foremost: Watchout for Non-OEM parts being passed off as OEM. The description for this item listing clearly says, “OEM”. The first one I purchased after checkout changed the description to, “New – Universal Replacement NON OEM Same specification as original. Ship same business day, priority mail NO OEM BOX.” I had to cancel the order and report them to Amazon. Luckily I caught it quick and they had not already shipped.Second: Installation was fairly quick…