Thank you for the video. The local appliance parts store wanted $45 for that switch. So, I cut it off right at the switch, connected the two wires with a butt connector. Covered it with some shrink tubing and used electrical tape at the ends of tubing for good measure. I'm old and live alone, and I will (hopefully) never be stupid enough to stick my hand in the tub while it's screaming in circles.

WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH ! i’m from the PHILIPPINES- got this machine from US and now uve saved us alot of 💵 for this. It works! Bless you!

I thank God for you wonderful DIY KZfaq content creators who take the time to share. The AC guy literally left a piece of wire on my dining room table that I used to fix this. I panicked for a minute when I couldn’t get that casing out but then I watched you again and saw that you pulled up on that little piece in the front and I was off to the races. Whoo hoo!!! Thank you😃❤️😃

My friend, twenty years ago my dad had to pay to a guy for the repair and of course the spare part. Exactly today I solved the problem identified it first and then performing this solution thanks to your video. Amazing the knowledge you broadcast. Of course I saved $20

I appreciate your time and talent in making this video. Helped me and saved some money.

I have a Kenmore Series 80 washer as well and this worked well! I was able to drain the water and ordered a replacement lid switch. Thanks for sharing. I've subscribed!

Thank you! Right over the target! Mine was the lid by pass surgery. Wife is so happy. I gave you the credit.

I just did this and it worked like a charm.... I don’t have kids so it’s ok. Thanks for this video!

Our switch broke ages ago and I had just unscrewed it from the machine, then clamped it closed with a wooden clothespin and stuffed it deeper under the top. It (mostly) worked perfectly, but would randomly come loose during a jarring spin cycle - then the metal tab fell off and there was less material to clamp. It became so annoying that I had to turn my brain back on and wondered how difficult it'd be to just close the circuit once and for all. You saved me even more thinking. This is probably the fastest fix I've done in years. Thanks!

This was the best video I found! Thank you so much!!! The bypass worked perfectly! Just took a piece of wire from an old ceiling light! Worked like a charm!

You're my new hero! Being an old gal that's a do-it-yourself er, this was gold. Better yet, that's EXACTLY my washer!👍

Man thanks so much, I was seriously about to go buy a new washer, mine is the older Kenmore 70 series and I thought it had just given out. Can't say thanks enough.

OMG! That worked!!!! Thank you so much. Since I live alone, I am going to leave it like that for now. That was so informative.

Thank You! You are a life saver. I’ve been going to the laundromat and spending way too much. I literally love you and your channel☺️🙂😉

I unplugged mine and waited 20 seconds or so, plugged it back in, and it’s working like a charm

Just did this! Perfect! 7/8/22. Thank you! 23 yr old washer fixed

Worked like a charm! Used 14 gauge single strand as the current wire looked pretty beat.

Thanks so much!!! I was able to drain my washer - great temp fix!

Thanks! My washer works again! For added safety while the lid switch is bypassed, readers can attach a piece of duct tape to flat area on top in front of lid, and write on it "Caution: Lid Switch bypassed".

Thanks so much! The bypass worked great. Now ordering the new lid switch.

Just ordered the part, gonna try this as I often fix electrical / mechanical things myself. This time a FREE washer left out by the dumpster....thx for video. I looked at the replacing the switch video as well !

If you want to go ahead and replace the lid switch, click the link below for a full replacement video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aMWSeM9h05O8ZmQ.html

Thank you. Literally just fixed my machine because of this video.

You are an awesome troubleshooter...this simple method I tried and it WORKED. THANK YOU.

We followed your instructions and it just worked. Thank you so much

Wow! Super cool this just worked for me too. Thanks a million for posting this video. What an incredibly easy fix even for someone not very skilled like me!

Thanks!! We fixed the machine using this method. Used a hair Bobby Pin in place of a wire. Taped it down real good!

Just did it found some old wire off a plug cut it Bing bang boom .. waiting for new part thanks to people like you

Here's another thank you! I have an Inglis washer (another one made by Whirlpool). Mine had two screws on the back side of those end caps at the bottom - underneath the cover, wiring was identical.

Thanks for this video. I have exactly the same washer with exactly the same issue. Totally fixed it. Thanks!

Bypassed the lid switch and ordered the part (thanks for attaching the link)!

THANK YOU! I can now drain the water from my washer & wash clothes until the new safety switch arrives. 👍👍👍

Thank you very much for this video. Saved me from a lot of stress.

Thank you so much for this video! Saved us in a real bind last night and I'm relieved for the quick, free fix!

♾ Thanks for explaining this so easy you are a Good teacher BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVE ONE'S AMEN 🙏

Thank you, after watching so so many why my washer will not turn on. And getting pushed to dryer vids that do not even apply. Your one example of where you turn the knob nothing works, was a ahh thank you. Was not evan the same type of washer but made sence to my problem.

Thanks for the video, you helped me bypass my Kenmore while I wait for a replacement part to come in.

Thanks for the video. Was able to get it bypassed in 15 minutes.

Exactly what I needed. Really effective video. Thank you so much!!

Needed the bypass today and switch will be here soon. Thanks

YES ! That fixed it. Now to replace the switch or soldier the wires permanently. I'd checked the pump and motor and clutch. This was sooo much easier and cheaper than replacing my motherboard like ai thought I was going to have to do.

You have no idea this video saved me I have the exact same washer and was having a problem with the lid switch so I put a screw driver in to pin down the lid switch ran just fine my kids are grown so they know better to mess with moms washer anyways. So today my mother thought that removing the lid switch would some how fix my problem not only did she remove it but then proceeded to LOSE the lid switch I'm sorry what so yeah thank you so much for this cause the water in my washer stinks to high heaven

Thank you for the video! 20 minutes and .30¢ of electrical wire and our washer is working again. Perfect!

Did this today And it worked like A charm.so thanks for this video

I just followed your video and was able to do it and finished my laundry 😂 I’m so happy.. I’ve just ordered the part from Amazon now, do you have a video on how to replace it. Thank you so much 😊

Thank you! What a blessing! Easy to understand and it worked perfectly!

This worked! Informative and clearly explained.

Had this problem, followed your video, and IT WORKED. Now I am just waiting for parts to arrive

Thank you soo much! I never comment on videos but this worked like a charm. I used a paper clip.

You are a genius I just this this and bam my washers draining thank you so much!!!

Thank you for the tip. I cant wait to try it . My washer is full of cloths. Thank you:)

Very professioanly done. Concise and insightful..many thanx

It worked perfectly, thank you for this hack!! I am now a new subscriber to your channel!!

Perfect advice. Thank you for making this video tutorial.

I just fix my washing machine Inglis and y did bypass the lid switch with an electrical wire.Just work perfectly😊

Great job and thank the Lord for your video. Save me time and money

You are the man!!! I have Kenmore Series 90 ( yeah they still worked until today) . Used your tutorial and worked! Now I have to order the part. Thank you!

Thanks for the detailed explanation, very helpful

Wonderful video, very informative, thank you for posting.

Thank you!!! Was about to drain the water with a bucket.

Thanks man, it worked! I ordered the switch. If you are ever in town I.O.U. a steak dinner.

Way better than replacing it with a new washing machine especially the new modern machines which are out today compared to 15-30 years ago.

This was extremely helpful and easy!! Thank you!!

I was wondering about the gage of wire; your's looks thick! Then I saw the successful posts w/ paper clip. I'm going to clip a section of wire from the faulty switch. Thanks!

Dude... you are a lifesaver. THANK YOU!

Perfect bypass. Thanks for the Vid.

Wow!! Easy to do and worked! Thanks!

Great video and you have a gang of orbs in your home, a lot of love around you.

Hi. I have a cabrio whirlpool high efficiency no agitator. Can this work on mine? The switch is the same or looks same? My top is a little harder to take apart to get back to that piece. I watched a video on how to replace switch I’m waiting on the part. But didn’t see anything about bypassing my mom sent me your link. Thanks if you can help or not ty anyhow

Thank you! Didn't have any wire so I used a paperclip instead.

Thanks so much,it definitely fixed my problem.

Helped me out big time. I appreciate it.

Thank you very much for video. Very helpful!! 🙂🙏🏻

Dude, seriously thank you 🙏

Awesome! Thank you! Works great!

Fantastic. Thank you brother.

Get to the switch and use zip ties on the two sliding parts to keep them locked down. My switch was all busted up and it still worked. I zip tied the whole unit under where the hole is, and took out the connector on the lid with an allen wrench.

No it can't be my switch, I just changed it a couple of years ago; the last one worked for decades...oh, it IS the switch!! Now I'll order two! Thanks for the hack!!

Great idea !!! Helped me super + Thanks a lot !!!

Love You.. I just had my washer spin cycle just go Out... And I see your video ..Sorry I really love skilled Hands. I fix everything .. Lawnmower's , Ceiling Fans etc. Well guess it's washing machines now..

Worked, thanks for the quick fix!!

Worked like a charm! Thanks!

Thank you, and people make sure you are using sufficient gauge wire and jumping it while the machine is unpowered. I made the mistake and took some burns because of it

Excellent video

This really helped me out 👍

i had to do this on kenmore 70; did this while part was on order. the water go very stinky very fast; im cattle farmer and had a load in when things went bad. now i have to learn about switching the switch. There are not just wires but a tube. Can't get old switch out too.

Thanks a bunch

Exactly what I needed. Thanks a million

thanks. worked perfectly.

100% worked!! Thanks man

Excellent, thanks!!!

What gauge wire did you use for the bypass?

Thaml you honestly for helping me fix my kenmore last year. But I think its on its way out. Rip. As a servicemen is there another top loader washing machine that you swear by? I want something that's reliable and easy to fix if it breaks down. Any reccomendations would be appreciated. 🙏🏼

Thanks!

Thanks loads for video. The connector for my lid switch is melted/fried. Local parts guy says it's a discontinued part. I'm guessing the center wire is the ground. Any chance I can bypass the connector too? Or do you think a connector from another model would work?

I'll try it thankyou

Thank-you!

Thanks for this. My washer STANK

Amazing!

I cut and spliced the two outside wires and connected together. Taped it real good and haven't had an issue in a year.