Comments on: Fixing a Kenmore Series 80 Washing Machine Lid Switch

By: D. Clawson

D. Clawson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:36:20 +0000

Thanks so much for adding pictures!. I had originally clicked on a different set of instructions and they talked about the first 2 screws I was already pulling my hair out because they didn’t mention anything about the end caps! I followed your instructions and watched the video you posted and it was easy-peasy. Now I just have to get the part.

By: Debs11087

Debs11087 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:45:21 +0000

You certainly helped me out! I was going crazy trying to take the back of the machine off. You made it so easy. Now if I could only get the cabinet back on correctly

By: Ryan L

Ryan L — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:28:08 +0000

WOW, Thank you SO much for this!!!!!! we just moved into our new home and inherited a Kenmore washer that just went on the fritz and you just saved me about $150 for a service call. Thank you and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!

By: PJM

PJM — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 03:13:31 +0000

Awesome stuff. Saved me a lot of money. If only I could get the housing back on correctly.

By: SuperfluousMan

SuperfluousMan — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:45:01 +0000

My problem was the glue on the switch failed. Top and bottom are spring loaded and separated. When I hold it together by hand, it works. If they used a 10 cent screw instead of glue, and parts made of metal instead of plastic, this wouldn’t happen. I’m sure the manufacturer knows this! Also noticed that the Sears owners manual gives NO hint on how to remove the top.

By: SavedBig

SavedBig — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 05:33:48 +0000

Thank you for this article. It was invaluable and saved me literally hundereds of dollars as I was considering either replacing my washing machine altogether or calling a repairman out. I purchased the lid switch for under $40 and had my machine working like new in less than an hour (with the help of my two kids also). Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:35:38 +0000

THank you so much for sharing. I’ll be working on my washer this weekend. That picture of your kids is precious.

By: Joanfar

Joanfar — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 04:31:21 +0000

Very very helpful! It always amazes me that direcitons assume we know what the parts are or where the parts are. That video was the best! Thank you so much for helping! No more $200 house calls from the appliance repairman!

By: Dave S

Dave S — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 02:03:38 +0000

Checked a dozen other websites that had me using a putty knife, etc. Without your site I would still be scratching my head, wondering who I was going to get to replace this stupid little part. Now I can do it myself without getting “the look”. Can’t thank you enough.

By: sarah

sarah — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 04:09:08 +0000

Very helpful. My problem exactly and now I know what to do. Thanks.