WP8540221 Whirlpool Maytag Front Load Washer Door Strike – Genuine OEM Replacement
WP8540221 Whirlpool Maytag Front Load Washer Door Strike – Genuine OEM Replacement
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WP8540221 Whirlpool Maytag Front Load Washer Door Strike – Genuine OEM Replacement

$10.80

XPart Verified Replacement  |  SKU 9917086236961

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WP8540221 Whirlpool Maytag Washer Door Strike

Part# WP8540221 Replaces 8540221 Fits Whirlpool Fits Maytag

Whirlpool Front Load Washer Door Won’t Latch? Door Strike WP8540221 – Fix Door Lock Fast

If your Whirlpool or Maytag front load washer door won’t latch, won’t lock, or the cycle won’t start, the door strike is the most common cause. In most WFW, MHWZ, and CHW series washers, the plastic door strike engages the door latch assembly to signal the control board that the door is securely closed. When it breaks or wears down, the latch can’t engage, the washer won’t start, and the door may feel loose or rattle during the spin cycle. ⚡ Common failure point in Whirlpool and Maytag-built front load washers. Part WP8540221 is the genuine OEM replacement door strike that restores a secure door latch — no modifications required.

❓ Is This the Right Part?

This is the correct fix if ALL of the following are true:

  • ✔ Washer has power and the control panel is responsive
  • ✔ Door latch assembly and door lock actuator are intact and not visibly broken
  • ✔ Door hinge is not bent or misaligned
  • ✔ The door strike tab is visibly cracked, broken, or missing
  • ✔ ONLY problem is the door won’t latch, lock, or the washer won’t start due to an open-door signal

Not sure? Send us your model number — we'll confirm before you order.

🔧 Common Symptoms

  • Washer door won’t latch or stay closed — most common, what customers search
  • Washer won’t start — displays door open or door lock error
  • Door feels loose or rattles during spin cycle
  • Visible crack or break on the plastic strike tab on the door
  • F5 E1 or door lock error code displayed on control panel
  • Door latch clicks but washer still reads door as open

✔ If these symptoms match, this is the most likely failed component in the system.

✔ In most cases, replacing this door strike restores normal door latching and cycle operation immediately.

📦 Part Details

  • Part Number: WP8540221
  • Type: Washer door strike — front load, plastic latch tab assembly
  • Replaces: OEM direct-fit door strike — supersedes 8540221, W10111148 (no modification required)
  • Brands: Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Crosley, Inglis
⚠️ Recommended While Repairing:
While replacing the door strike, inspect the door latch assembly on the washer body for wear or cracked plastic — a worn latch will break a new strike prematurely. If the latch shows any play or damage, replace both together to avoid a repeat repair.

⚙️ Installation

Skill Level: Easy — 10–15 minutes. Unplug the washer before starting. The door strike is mounted on the washer door itself — remove the two screws securing the strike to the inner door panel, pull the old strike free, and snap or screw the new strike into position. No special tools required. Verify the door latches and locks cleanly before running a test cycle.

💡 Pro Tip

Check the Door Hinge Alignment First:
A sagging or misaligned door puts uneven stress on the strike and causes premature failure — if the door droops visibly when open, adjust or replace the door hinge before installing the new strike. This is the most common reason door strikes break repeatedly on the same machine.

✓ Compatible Models

Confirmed compatible with WFW8300SW, WFW8400TW, WFW8500SR, WFW9050XW, WFW9150WW, WFW9250WW, WFW9351YW, MHWZ400TQ, MHWZ600TW, MHWE200XW, MHWE301YW, MLE20PDBGW, MLG20PDBGW, MHN30PDAWW, MAH22PDAWW, CHW8990AW, CET8000AQ, CGT8000AQ, plus additional Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana front load washer models. Contact us to verify your model number before ordering.

✓ Model-Specific Repair Pages

11047571600 11047566600 11047561600 11047542600 11047531700 11047512600 11047511700

✅Compatibility & Cross Reference

Part umber WP8540221 replaces 8540221, W10111148


11041932510, 11041942710, 11041952710, 11041952710, 11046472500, 11047511700, 11047511701, 11047512600, 11047512601, 11047512602, 11047512603, 11047512604, 11047512605, 11047531700, 11047531701, 11047531702, 11047532603, 11047532604, 11047542600, 11047542602, 11047542603, 11047542604, 11047561600, 11047561602, 11047561603, 11047566600, 11047566601, 11047566602, 11047566603, 11047567700, 11047567701, 11047571600, 11047571601, 11047571602, 11047571603, 11047571604, 11047576602, 11047576603, 11047577700, 11047577701, 11047581601, 11047581602, 11047581603, 11047581604, 3LCHW9100WQ0, 3LCHW9100YQ0, CET8000AQ0, CET8000AQ1, CET8000XQ0, CET9000GQ0, CET9100GQ0, CGT8000AQ0, CGT8000AQ1, CGT8000XQ0, CGT9000GQ0, CGT9100GQ0, CHW8990AW0, CHW8990BW0, CHW8990CW0, CHW8990XW0, CHW9050AW0, CHW9060AW0, CHW9150GW0, CHW9160GW0, CHW9900VQ0, CHW9900VQ1, CHW9900WQ0, IFW7300WW00, IFW7300WW01, IFW7300WW02, MAH22PDAGW0, MAH22PDAWW0, MAH22PDAWW1, MAH22PDAXW0, MAH22PDAXW1, MAH22PDBWW0, MAH22PDBXW0, MAH22PNAGW0, MAH22PRAWW0, MAH22PRAWW1, MAH22PRBWW0, MHN30PDAGW0, MHN30PDAWW0, MHN30PDAXW0, MHN30PDBGW0, MHN30PDBWW0, MHN30PDBXW0, MHN30PDCGW0, MHN30PDCWW0, MHN30PDCXW0, MHN30PNAGW0, MHN30PNBGW0, MHN30PNCGW0, MHN30PRAWW0, MHN30PRBWW0, MHN30PRCWW0, MHN31PRAWW0, MHN33PDCGW0, MHN33PDCWW0, MHN33PDCWW1, MHN33PDCXW0, MHN33PDCXW1, MHN33PNCGW0, MHN33PRCWW0, MHN33PRCWW1, MHP30PRAWW0, MHP30PRBWW0, MHWE200XW00, MHWE201YW00, MHWE250XL00, MHWE251YG00, MHWE251YL00, MHWE301YG00, MHWE301YW00, MHWZ400TB00, MHWZ400TB01, MHWZ400TB02, MHWZ400TQ00, MHWZ400TQ01, MHWZ400TQ02, MHWZ400TQ03, MHWZ600TB00, MHWZ600TB01, MHWZ600TB02, MHWZ600TE00, MHWZ600TE01, MHWZ600TK00, MHWZ600TK01, MHWZ600TK02, MHWZ600TW00, MHWZ600TW01, MHWZ600TW02, MHWZ600WR00, MHWZ600WR01, MLE20PDAGW0, MLE20PDAYW0, MLE20PDAZW0, MLE20PDBGW0, MLE20PDBGW1, MLE20PDBGW2, MLE20PDBYW0, MLE20PDBYW1, MLE20PDBYW2, MLE20PDBZW0, MLE20PDBZW1, MLE20PDBZW2, MLE20PDCGW0, MLE20PDCYW0, MLE20PDCZW0, MLE20PNAGW0, MLE20PNAGWO, MLE20PNBGW0, MLE20PNBGW1, MLE20PNBGW2, MLE20PNCGW0, MLE20PRAYW0, MLE20PRAZW0, MLE20PRBYW0, MLE20PRBYW1, MLE20PRBYW2, MLE20PRBZW0, MLE20PRBZW1, MLE20PRBZW2, MLE20PRCYW0, MLE20PRCZW0, MLE21PDAGW0, MLE21PNAGW0, MLE22PDAGW0, MLE22PDAYW0, MLE22PDAZW0, MLE22PNAGW0, MLE22PRAYW0, MLE22PRAZW0, MLG20PDAGW0, MLG20PDAWW0, MLG20PDBGW0, MLG20PDBGW1, MLG20PDBGW2, MLG20PDBGW3, MLG20PDBWW0, MLG20PDBWW2, MLG20PDCGW0, MLG20PDCWW0, MLG20PDCWW1, MLG20PRAWW0, MLG20PRBWW0, MLG20PRBWW2, MLG20PRCWW0, MLG20PRCWW1, MLG21PDAGW0, MLG22PDAGW0, MLG22PDAWW0, MLG22PNAGW0, MLG22PRAWW0, MWFW8300SW01, MWFW8300SW02, MWFW8500SR01, MWFW8500SR02, NFW7300WW00, NFW7300WW01, NFW7300WW02, WFW8200TW00, WFW8200TW01, WFW8300SW0, WFW8300SW00, WFW8300SW01, WFW8300SW02, WFW8300SW03, WFW8300SW04, WFW8300SW05, WFW8300SW1, WFW8400TB00, WFW8400TB01, WFW8400TB02, WFW8400TE00, WFW8400TE01, WFW8400TW00, WFW8400TW01, WFW8400TW02, WFW8400TW03, WFW8410SW0, WFW8410SW01, WFW8410SW02, WFW8410SW03, WFW8500SR0, WFW8500SR00, WFW8500SR01, WFW8500SR02, WFW8500SR03, WFW8500SR04, WFW9050XW00, WFW9050XW01, WFW9050XW02, WFW9050XW03, WFW9150WW00, WFW9150WW01, WFW9150WW02, WFW9151YW00, WFW9250WL00, WFW9250WL01, WFW9250WL02, WFW9250WR00, WFW9250WR01, WFW9250WR02, WFW9250WW00, WFW9250WW01, WFW9250WW02, WFW9351YL00, WFW9351YW00, YIFW7300WW00, YMHWE201YW00, YMHWE251YG00, YMHWE251YL00, YMHWE301YG00, YMHWE301YW00, YNFW7300WW00, YWFW9050XW00, YWFW9050XW01, YWFW9151YW00, YWFW9351YL00, YWFW9351YW00

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