Compatibility - This W10404050 lid lock switch is compatible with Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Inglis, Roper, Admiral, and Crosley washing machines. It replaces W10404050, W10404050VP, AP5263307, 1938607, AH3497627, EAP3497627, PS3497627, PS117756782, W10238287, W10240523, W10744659, W10404050VP. Important buying note - Before purchasing, please make sure that your washing machine model is on our compatibility list. You can use CTRL+F to quickly search for your model. What this replacement solves - If the washing machine lid opens during the wash cycle, indicating a lid lock switch fault - If there is an intermittent malfunction of the lid lock switch - If the appliance will not start, will not spin, or the lid cannot be opened or closed due to lid lock issues - Replacing with the W10404050 lid lock switch can restore proper lid locking and normal operation Why choose this replacement - Direct replacement for original part numbers, designed to restore proper lid locking function - Broad compatibility across popular brands and models - High quality construction intended to meet original specifications and performance - Reliable solution to common lid lock problems without unnecessary parts Key features and attributes - Function: lid lock switch replacement to ensure safe, controlled locking of the washer lid during operation - Compatibility: listed above for Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Amana, Inglis, Roper, Admiral, Crosley machines - Replacement scope: intended to replace the W10404050 lid lock switch in compatible models - Performance: designed to restore normal start, spin, and lid operation when the original switch has failed - Material and build: built as a durable replacement part to match original functionality Use scenarios - Scenario 1: Your washer starts but the lid lock occasionally unlocks mid-cycle, causing interruptions. Replacing with this switch resolves the issue. - Scenario 2: The washer will not start because the lid lock switch is faulty. Installing the W10404050 replacement allows normal operation. - Scenario 3: After a wash cycle, the lid remains locked or cannot be opened due to a faulty lid lock switch. Replacing the switch enables proper lid release. Installation note - This replacement is a direct part swap for the W10404050 lid lock switch and is intended to restore original function in compatible models. Ensure the model is on the compatibility list before purchasing.