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Washing Machine Lid Switch Repair

Updated: 9/27/2023
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If your washing machine will agitate, but refuses to spin out, you more than likely have a bad lid switch. A lid switch, when working properly, tells the washing machine when the lid is closed, thus allowing the washer to spin out. A faulty switch will signal that the lid is still open, even though it isn't, and the water will not spin out. Repairing a lid switch is easy for the average do-it-yourself person with some instructions from internet sources, especially videos. These switches will run anywhere from $20-$60 depending on the machine and are found at your local appliance repair centers.

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