Whirlpool Washer lid hinge, left side W11551369, Replaces W11128305

Genuine Whirlpool OEM left-side hinge for select top-load washers. The hinge connects the washer lid to the top panel and permits the lid to pivot open and closed.

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✅ Cross Reference Information

Common Symptoms

• Lid is misaligned with the lid strike or latch.
• Lid rubs, scrapes, or binds during opening or closing.
• Lid may slam shut or fail to remain properly supported.
• Visible hinge damage, bending, looseness, or separation from the washer top.

Check Before Replacing

• With the washer unplugged, inspect the left hinge for visible cracks, bending, looseness, or displacement.
• Open and close the lid slowly while observing whether the left hinge moves smoothly and remains aligned with the lid and top panel.
• Check whether the lid sits evenly and whether the lid strike aligns with the latch when the lid is closed.
• Compare the left hinge position and lid alignment with the opposite hinge, without forcing the lid or hinge.

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Part Details

Key Features

• Genuine Whirlpool OEM component.
• Left-side washer lid hinge.
• Designed for select Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, and related top-load washers.
• Supports lid pivoting and maintains lid-to-top-panel alignment.
• Associated with the VMAX 2 washer platform.

Installation Notes

• Disconnect electrical power before beginning service.
• Support the lid while removing or installing the hinge to prevent it from falling or being strained.
• The replacement procedure requires removing the lid from the hinges, securing the new left hinge in the top-panel slots, and reinstalling the lid.
• After installation, verify that the lid opens, closes, and aligns with the latch without binding before reconnecting power and using the washer.
• Follow the appliance-specific service information for the exact model; hinge access and surrounding panel procedures can vary.

Verified Compatible Models

MVW6200KW0, MVW6200KW1, MVW6230HW2, MVW6500MW0, MVW7230HC1, MVW7230HW0, MVW7232HC2, WTW500CMW0, WTW5100HW0, WTW5105HW0, WTW6120HW1, WTW6120HW2, WTW8120HC0, WTW8127LC0, WTW8127LW0

Fitment reminder: Match the complete appliance model number, including suffix or revision where applicable, before ordering.