Dishwasher Door Latch WPW10240053

Brand: Maytag · Appliance: Dishwasher · Fits: 13 models · Reference price: $106.66

WPW10240053 is a Maytag replacement part (dishwasher door latch) for dishwashers. Our fitment data lists 13 models that use it.

When to replace this part

Door, lid switches and latches

Symptom: The dishwasher won't start, or stops mid-cycle, unless the door is fully latched shut.

Check: Listen for an audible click when the door latches. No click, or a visibly worn or broken latch or strike, points to this part.

Models that use this part

Part numbers it replaces

The manufacturer lists WPW10240053 as the replacement for these earlier part numbers. Substitute parts can look different from the original but serve the same function.

• W10282479 — Affresh Cleaner
• W10549851 — Affresh Dishwasher Cleaner Tablets - 6

Other parts for model MDBH949AWB4

If you are repairing that appliance, these are the most model-specific parts on file for the same model.

• Dishwasher Dishrack, Lower W10201658
• Dishwasher Installation Manual W10435039
• Dishwasher Panel W10240063
• Energy Guide W10398587
• Guide, Use & Care (english/french) W10240116
• Handle W10240156
• Pad Insert W10254613
• Dishwasher Pump And Motor Assembly W10298344

Reference price and where to compare

The reference price on file for this part is $106.66. 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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