How to Fix a Washing Machine – Here’s How to Find the Right Part to Repair Your Kenmore Washer

Washer Repair and Replacement Parts

When it comes to DIY I am about as handy as the next person. That is I know what my washer is suppose to be doing and look up on YouTube how to fix it. When it comes to Kenmore washers, especially those that are a bit older Sears Parts Direct has a chat feature that will be able to help you find the right part.

Here are some easy steps to help you find the right part for your Washer or other appliance using Sears Parts Direct.

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While it’s nice to save money by repairing a washer yourself, be sure to have the right tools and instructions before you start. Also, be safe by unplugging any appliances before you work on them!

How to Find the Right Part to Repair Your Kenmore Washer

When it comes to repairing a washer it’s pretty easy to discover what is wrong with your machine.

First thing is to know what your washer is or isn’t doing. For example in our case the washer was clicking off right before the rinse cycle. So I went to YouTube and typed in my problem and discovered that the part I was looking for was possibly a Washer lid Switch. The next step was to confirm it.

In order to do this I needed to know the model number of my washer. That was the easy part. You can find your model number when you open up the lid to washer and find it on the plate anchored on the machine.

Model Number of the Washer

If you are like me and you save all your repair manuals it is also on the outside of the manual. But it’s best to confirm it on the machine. This way you will be sure to order the right parts for your washer or any other appliance that you are trying to repair.

Our Kenmore machine is almost 20 years old now and it works like great without having to spend a lot of money on purchasing a new machine. We spent a little time and research to fix our washer for under $50. It was easy to get it done correctly with the help of the ease of use with Sears Parts Direct

Shopping for the right Part

The next step was easy. I went to the Sears Parts Direct site here and typed in the model number of my washer to find all of the parts listed for my machine. If you already know the part number you can type that in.

Once I entered the model number it took me to all of the parts available for my washer. There is a search feature here that will allow to to search for your part by part #, part name, or from the Diagram according to your machines schematic. If you are not sure of what part you are looking for try the online chat and ask for assistance to make sure to order the correct item.

Washer Repair and Replacement Parts

If you are uncomfortable or unsure about replacing the part yourself Sears has an option for you to Schedule a repair through their online scheduler. You can also check out the Free Repair Help Link here DIY Help link on the top of the page of the site for additional information.

The Sears Parts Direct Site is the best source for helping you with your repair to make sure that you get the right part and have it install correctly. Another option is to check on YouTube for for information but in this case you may not be choosing the right part or repairing it with the correct instructions.

Once you have received your part from Sears be sure to check back on the website for any instruction manuals and additional information in order to guide you through the repair instructions.

In our case replacing the Washer Lid Switch with Sears was easy to do. It just took sometime and patience to make sure everything was done properly.