Parts for MER6549BAW — Whirlpool Range

We found 10 parts confirmed to fit the Whirlpool Range MER6549BAW.

Same parts list as MER6549BAQ (Whirlpool Range). MER6549BAW shares an identical confirmed parts list with MER6549BAQ (Whirlpool Range). That page is the canonical version of this parts list — use it if you want the primary reference, or stay here since the list below is exactly the same for MER6549BAW.

Compatibility table

All 10 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
WP74004530Oven Limit Switch30 models$113.45
Y04100035USE WPL 435805530 models$10.70
74004107Grill Element123 models
74007156Surface Element142 models
74004458Range Oven Light Bulb 74004458161 models$22.66
74002059Range Screw264 models
74004943Oven Sensor641 models
1430306KReceptacle712 models
7403P23860Range Surface Element Control Switch1,405 models
7201P04660Door Gasket1,546 models

Prices shown are an informational reference range only, not an offer or an Amazon price — RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly. Each part links to an Amazon search so you can compare current listings yourself.

Common failure areas on this model

The confirmed parts above group into a handful of failure areas. Here is what each points to and how to check it before you order anything.

General hardware and mounting parts

Symptom: A small mechanical or mounting part has failed, cracked, or gone missing.

Check: Compare the physical shape and mounting points to the original piece, and confirm the exact part number against your model plate before ordering.

Parts in this group on MER6549BAW: WP74004530 (Oven Limit Switch), Y04100035 (USE WPL 4358055), 74004107 (Grill Element), 74007156 (Surface Element), 74004943 (Oven Sensor), 1430306K (Receptacle), 7403P23860 (Range Surface Element Control Switch).

Interior lighting

Symptom: The interior light doesn't turn on when the door opens.

Check: Confirm power is reaching the socket, then check the door-activated light switch before assuming the bulb itself is at fault.

Parts in this group on MER6549BAW: 74004458 (Range Oven Light Bulb 74004458).

Storage, trim and cosmetic hardware

Symptom: A cracked shelf, broken door bin, worn hinge, or missing trim piece -- cosmetic and storage wear rather than a functional breakdown.

Check: Match the physical dimensions and mounting tabs of the old part before ordering; these pieces are often model-specific even between visually similar models.

Parts in this group on MER6549BAW: 74002059 (Range Screw).

Door and drum seals

Symptom: A door or drum seal that has lost its grip, letting water or conditioned air escape past it.

Check: Inspect the seal for tears, flattening, or gaps, and check it against your model's part number before ordering.

Parts in this group on MER6549BAW: 7201P04660 (Door Gasket).

Before you buy

Match MER6549BAW exactly against the model and serial plate on the appliance itself before ordering anything — a single mismatched character can point to a different production run with different parts. Then check the part number printed or stamped on the part you are replacing against the part numbers in the table above; the printed number is the most reliable way to confirm fitment when a model has gone through multiple production runs. RepairKitHub does not sell parts directly — every part link above routes to an Amazon search for that part number so you can compare current listings and sellers yourself.

How to confirm this is your model

On most ranges, the model and serial plate sits behind the storage drawer or on the door frame. Match every character exactly, including letters and dashes at the end — appliance model numbers often have similar prefixes but different suffixes for different production runs.

Neighbouring Whirlpool Range models

These model numbers sort next to this one in the catalog and are usually the same product family.

Still not sure?

Use the model lookup tool to search by model or part number, or start from the symptom your appliance is showing.