--- title: "whirlpool washer lid switch — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/appliances/whirlpool-washer-lid-switch" last_updated: "2026-07-09T22:57:50.714Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($54K/yr) — whirlpool washer lid switch doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($54K/yr) — whirlpool washer lid switch doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "whirlpool washer lid switch — Niche Verdict: Skip it (42/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **whirlpool washer lid switch** **Skip it****42/100 ** a small market ($54K/yr) — whirlpool washer lid switch doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$54K** **Growth (1y)** **+80.6%** **Products** **30** **Brands** **19** was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **25** **Price range** **$8.61–$52.19** **Returns** **5.1%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 42/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **3** ×0.30 Growth **59** ×0.30 Competition **60** ×0.20 Quality gap **54** ×0.10 Returns **59** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +80.6% year over year. 1K745Spike '24Spike '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jun '25Oct '25Feb '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5× ## **Competition** - Seentech26% - DR Quality Parts18% - HQAPR15% - KitFit6% - ORIEMARS5% - Sikawai4% - Other (13 brands)26% The top 5 products take 50% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 19 brands and 25 sellers compete here. **Brands** **19 **▼falling was 24 a year ago **Sellers** **25** **Top 5 brand share** **70%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![8318084 AP3180933 PS886960 Washer Door Lid Switch Kit Replacement Fits Whirlpool Roper Estate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41du6cyLezL.jpg) [**8318084 AP3180933 PS886960 Washer Door Lid Switch Kit Replacement Fits Whirlpool Roper Estate**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077HSWJJC) HQAPR$11.134.3★1,67015%▼falling 2 ![DR Quality Parts 3949247 Washer Lid Switch Replacement Compatible with Kenmore Series 110 Whirlpool Washing Machine Parts Lid Lock Switch Components Replaces 3949247VP 3949237 3949239 3949240](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31A4du8SgHL.jpg) [**DR Quality Parts 3949247 Washer Lid Switch Replacement Compatible with Kenmore Series 110 Whirlpool Washing Machine Parts Lid Lock Switch Components Replaces 3949247VP 3949237 3949239 3949240**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TYJS2ZM) DR Quality Parts$9.474.6★90911%▲rising 3 ![3949247 Washer Lid Switch by Seentech Fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Number: 3949247VP 3949247V AP5983746 3949237 3949239 PS11722098 PS350434](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314fxyd3A3L.jpg) [**3949247 Washer Lid Switch by Seentech Fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Number: 3949247VP 3949247V AP5983746 3949237 3949239 PS11722098 PS350434**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BLCGLF7) Seentech$9.414.5★6909%▼falling 4 ![Seentech 285671 Washer Lid Switch - Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Numbers: 285671V AP3094500 3352629 3352631 3352634 3355808 AH334600 EA334600](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319ivB+RO4L.jpg) [**Seentech 285671 Washer Lid Switch - Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Numbers: 285671V AP3094500 3352629 3352631 3352634 3355808 AH334600 EA334600**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BLFN9ZL) Seentech$9.454.3★5769%▲rising 5 ![Seentech 3949238 Washer Door Lid Switch - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washers - Replaces for: WP3949238 WP3949238VP AP6008880 PS11742021 AP3100001 PS350431](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31thm4pBfOS.jpg) [**Seentech 3949238 Washer Door Lid Switch - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washers - Replaces for: WP3949238 WP3949238VP AP6008880 PS11742021 AP3100001 PS350431**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BL71TVF) Seentech$9.444.4★4876%▲rising 6 ![8318084 WP8318084 Washer Lid Switch Top Load Washer Lid Switch Assembly Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper KitchenAid Washer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qtehaq9hL.jpg) [**8318084 WP8318084 Washer Lid Switch Top Load Washer Lid Switch Assembly Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper KitchenAid Washer**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHKQT682) KitFit$9.154.2★826%▲rising 7 ![Washer Lid Switch for Kenmore 70 series 80 Series and 90 Series Washers.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jM9k8GkcL.jpg) [**Washer Lid Switch for Kenmore 70 series 80 Series and 90 Series Washers.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LV6S68D) ORIEMARS$12.104.6★8285%▲rising 8 ![3949238 Washer Lid Switch Replacement part by DR Quality Parts - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washer - Enhanced Durability with Metal Shield - Replaces AP3100001 PS350431](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cZXdGebbL.jpg) [**3949238 Washer Lid Switch Replacement part by DR Quality Parts - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washer - Enhanced Durability with Metal Shield - Replaces AP3100001 PS350431**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079RMWF9P) DR Quality Parts$8.614.7★4055%▲rising 9 ![2026 Upgraded Washer Lid Lock Switch (3 Wire) W11307244 W10682535 Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper Washing Machines Replaces W10838613 W10838613VP W11253733 PS12704713 by Techecook](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BREOcC6qL.jpg) [**2026 Upgraded Washer Lid Lock Switch (3 Wire) W11307244 W10682535 Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper Washing Machines Replaces W10838613 W10838613VP W11253733 PS12704713 by Techecook**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XHV8YSB) Techecook$18.744.3★3704%▲rising 10 ![W11307244 W10682535 Washer Lid Lock For NTW4516FW MVWC565FW Machine](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41RFMz66JFL.jpg) [**W11307244 W10682535 Washer Lid Lock For NTW4516FW MVWC565FW Machine**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMNQTJ55) RUITONDA$22.914.3★1583%▲rising 11 ![Sikawai 8318084 Washer Lid Switch Replacement Part Compatible with Whirl-pool Ken-more Washers Replaces AP3180933 PS886960 WP8318084 AP6012742 ES8084 PS11745957 TJ90ES8084](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DiDyQuXjL.jpg) [**Sikawai 8318084 Washer Lid Switch Replacement Part Compatible with Whirl-pool Ken-more Washers Replaces AP3180933 PS886960 WP8318084 AP6012742 ES8084 PS11745957 TJ90ES8084**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFW2L89M) Sikawai$15.554.5★733%▲rising 12 ![DR Quality Parts 8318084 Washer Lid Switch Door Latch Lock Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Washer Parts - Replaces AP3180933 PS886960 WP8318084 AP6012742 ES8084 PS11745957 TJ90ES8084](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cKzQZv+kL.jpg) [**DR Quality Parts 8318084 Washer Lid Switch Door Latch Lock Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Washer Parts - Replaces AP3180933 PS886960 WP8318084 AP6012742 ES8084 PS11745957 TJ90ES8084**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D7C7V9R) DR Quality Parts$9.204.3★1222%▲rising 13 ![3355806 Washer Lid Switch WP3355806 Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Roper Estate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Ib-nL71ZL.jpg) [**3355806 Washer Lid Switch WP3355806 Replacement for Whirlpool Kenmore Roper Estate**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0868M6XB6) TUAIC$11.994.5★1402%—flat 14 ![Upgraded W10404050 W10238287 Washer Lid Lock Latch Switch Assembly W10240513 Lid Strike by Blutoget - Fit for Whirlpool Ken-more Amana Crosley Washing Machine Replace AP5263307 W10744659 PS349762](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41guHDUnAxL.jpg) [**Upgraded W10404050 W10238287 Washer Lid Lock Latch Switch Assembly W10240513 Lid Strike by Blutoget - Fit for Whirlpool Ken-more Amana Crosley Washing Machine Replace AP5263307 W10744659 PS349762**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFQ6R3R7) Blutoget$23.584.6★2422%—flat 15 ![Seentech 8318084 Washer Lid Switch - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Washers - Replaces TJ90ES8084 AP3180933 PS886960 WP8318084 AP6012742 ES8084 PS11745957 WP8318084VP (Pack 1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31n+WWJNwwL.jpg) [**Seentech 8318084 Washer Lid Switch - Compatible with Whirlpool & Kenmore Washers - Replaces TJ90ES8084 AP3180933 PS886960 WP8318084 AP6012742 ES8084 PS11745957 WP8318084VP (Pack 1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09H5DD8SC) Seentech$11.014.3★2742%▼falling **~~Showing 15 of 30 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 30 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![8318084 AP3180933 PS886960 Washer Door Lid Switch Kit Replacement Fits Whirlpool Roper Estate](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41du6cyLezL.jpg)**8318084 AP3180933 PS886960 Washer Door Lid Switch Kit Replacement Fits Whirlpool Roper Estate** HQAPR**$11.13**4.3★1,670 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077HSWJJC) [![DR Quality Parts 3949247 Washer Lid Switch Replacement Compatible with Kenmore Series 110 Whirlpool Washing Machine Parts Lid Lock Switch Components Replaces 3949247VP 3949237 3949239 3949240](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31A4du8SgHL.jpg)**DR Quality Parts 3949247 Washer Lid Switch Replacement Compatible with Kenmore Series 110 Whirlpool Washing Machine Parts Lid Lock Switch Components Replaces 3949247VP 3949237 3949239 3949240** DR Quality Parts**$9.47**4.6★909 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TYJS2ZM) [![3949247 Washer Lid Switch by Seentech Fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Number: 3949247VP 3949247V AP5983746 3949237 3949239 PS11722098 PS350434](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/314fxyd3A3L.jpg)**3949247 Washer Lid Switch by Seentech Fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Number: 3949247VP 3949247V AP5983746 3949237 3949239 PS11722098 PS350434** Seentech**$9.41**4.5★690 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BLCGLF7) [![Seentech 285671 Washer Lid Switch - Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Numbers: 285671V AP3094500 3352629 3352631 3352634 3355808 AH334600 EA334600](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319ivB+RO4L.jpg)**Seentech 285671 Washer Lid Switch - Fit for Whirlpool Kenmore Washing Machines - Replaces Part Numbers: 285671V AP3094500 3352629 3352631 3352634 3355808 AH334600 EA334600** Seentech**$9.45**4.3★576 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BLFN9ZL) [![Seentech 3949238 Washer Door Lid Switch - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washers - Replaces for: WP3949238 WP3949238VP AP6008880 PS11742021 AP3100001 PS350431](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31thm4pBfOS.jpg)**Seentech 3949238 Washer Door Lid Switch - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washers - Replaces for: WP3949238 WP3949238VP AP6008880 PS11742021 AP3100001 PS350431** Seentech**$9.44**4.4★487 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BL71TVF) [![8318084 WP8318084 Washer Lid Switch Top Load Washer Lid Switch Assembly Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper KitchenAid Washer](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31qtehaq9hL.jpg)**8318084 WP8318084 Washer Lid Switch Top Load Washer Lid Switch Assembly Compatible with Whirlpool Kenmore Maytag Roper KitchenAid Washer** KitFit**$9.15**4.2★82 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHKQT682) [![Washer Lid Switch for Kenmore 70 series 80 Series and 90 Series Washers.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jM9k8GkcL.jpg)**Washer Lid Switch for Kenmore 70 series 80 Series and 90 Series Washers.** ORIEMARS**$12.10**4.6★828 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LV6S68D) [![3949238 Washer Lid Switch Replacement part by DR Quality Parts - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washer - Enhanced Durability with Metal Shield - Replaces AP3100001 PS350431](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31cZXdGebbL.jpg)**3949238 Washer Lid Switch Replacement part by DR Quality Parts - Exact fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Washer - Enhanced Durability with Metal Shield - Replaces AP3100001 PS350431** DR Quality Parts**$8.61**4.7★405 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079RMWF9P) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Size-Overall**30% *“Fit perfect”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**19% *“As advertised”* **Quality-Overall**10% *“Good quality and simple to install”* **Maintenance And Repair**8% *“Easy repair”* **Value For Money**6% *“I was worth it”* **Ease Of Use**5% *“Easy”* **Compatibility-Overall**4% *“Compatibility and replacement”* **Assembly/Installation**3% *“Easy install”* **Efficiency**2% *“Worked perfectly”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1% *“Simple fix and works”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Durability**20% *“Broke after a few months”* **Functionality-Overall**13% *“Did not work”* **Defective Material/Parts**10% *“it was also a defective part”* **Size-Overall**9% *“Tight fit”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“Poor quality”* **Assembly/Installation**6% *“Removal and installation takes some effort”* **Compatibility-Overall**5% *“DID NOT FIT DIFFERNT CONNECTOR”* **Value For Money**3% *“It costs more”* **Connectivity-Overall**2% *“Bad fit on electric connection”* **Product Condition**2% *“Part looks used”* #### **Top return reasons**- Defective Material/Parts27% - Size-Overall21% - Compatibility-Overall17% - Functionality-Overall14% - Advertised Vs Actual Product4% - Mechanism Issues4% - Connectivity-Overall3% - Assembly/Installation2% - Maintenance And Repair2% - Durability1%