Parts for VR542 — RCA

We found 20 parts confirmed to fit the RCA VR542.

Compatibility table

All 20 confirmed parts, ordered so parts that fit fewer models (more specific to this appliance) appear first.
Part #PartAlso fitsReference price
7102967YPCover 42 ZtThis model only$363.30 · Amazon
0EM000354Home Electronics PCB HolderThis model only$5.49 · Amazon
08501508Home Electronics SwitchThis model only$9.12 · Amazon
AAK2180Indicating PThis model only$40.49 · Amazon
IBVR542RCA Owner's ManualThis model only$27.99 · Amazon
22101010StabilizerThis model only$41.49 · Amazon
22714257Supply ReelThis model only$27.49 · Amazon
231876Door3 models$10.75 · Amazon
231094Head, Uppe3 models$128.80 · Amazon
SMVR532Owner's Manual3 models$96.49 · Amazon
231086Knob,shutt6 models$2.16 · Amazon
225529Remote6 models$54.49 · Amazon
231898Tubing 3/86 models$17.77 · Amazon
231087Cover9 models$25.15 · Amazon
226426Motor15 models$38.49 · Amazon
218104AC Cord16 models$5.00 · Amazon
224943Head26 models$8.60 · Amazon
22001180Laundry Center Washer Timer43 models$146.99 · Amazon
DG4401002ASamsung Range Surface Element Control Switch86 models$140.25 · Amazon
WB27X11138Microwave Fuse153 models$65.38 · Amazon

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.

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 VR542: 7102967YP (Cover 42 Zt), 231086 (Knob,shutt), 231898 (Tubing 3/8), 231087 (Cover).

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 VR542: 0EM000354 (Home Electronics PCB Holder), 08501508 (Home Electronics Switch), AAK2180 (Indicating P), IBVR542 (RCA Owner's Manual), 22101010 (Stabilizer), 22714257 (Supply Reel), 231876 (Door), 231094 (Head, Uppe), SMVR532 (Owner's Manual), 225529 (Remote), 226426 (Motor), 218104 (AC Cord), 224943 (Head), DG4401002A (Samsung Range Surface Element Control Switch), WB27X11138 (Microwave Fuse).

Controls, timers and wiring

Symptom: A cycle that doesn't advance, an unresponsive display, or the unit not starting at all.

Check: Look for burn marks or a burnt smell near the board or terminals, and check whether buttons and knobs respond -- a unit that powers on but won't cycle often traces back to this group.

Parts in this group on VR542: 22001180 (Laundry Center Washer Timer).

Before you buy

Match VR542 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

Check inside a door opening, on a back or side panel, or behind a removable panel or drawer for a label printed with the model and serial number. 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.

Still not sure?

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