Door Switch and Actuator Kit 279782

Brand: Whirlpool · Appliance: Washer · Fits: 114 models · Reference price: $20.14

279782 is a Whirlpool replacement part (door switch and actuator kit) for washers. Our fitment data lists 114 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The washer won't start, or it stops mid-cycle as soon as the lid is opened.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the lid closes. No click, or a visibly cracked plastic tab on the latch, points to this part.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists 279782 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• W10136369 — Light Socket
• W11700522 — SOCKET

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Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $20.14. It is informational only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly.

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Before you order

• Match the part number character for character, including dashes and trailing letters; a single different character is usually a different part.
• Confirm your appliance's model number on its data plate and check that it appears in the list above (or use the model lookup tool).
• If a seller offers a substitute number, check that it appears in this page's replacement list or in the manufacturer's documentation.

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