Whirlpool & Maytag Washer Door Latch Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your Whirlpool or Maytag front-load washer won't start, and you hear clicking when you close the door. That's usually the door latch assembly — it's failed to engage the safety switch that tells the control board it's okay to run a cycle. This hub covers the W11565030 door latch assembly, which fits over 20 models across Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana front-load washers manufactured from roughly 2016 onward.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

Check your washer's model number first — it's printed on a sticker inside the door frame or along the top edge when you open the door. Match it against the compatible models list below. This latch (W11565030) replaces older part numbers W11316250, W10804741, and AP7175877, so if you've seen those referenced in your manual or parts lookup, they're all the same updated assembly.

The WFW and MHW series washers are the most common applications — models like the WFW5620HW, WFW8620HC, and MHW5630HW all use this exact latch. If your model starts with those prefixes, you're likely in the right place.

About This Replacement Part

The W11565030 is a complete door latch assembly that includes the striker mechanism, wiring harness, and the electronic lock that keeps the door sealed during wash and spin cycles. When it fails, you'll typically see one of three symptoms: the door won't close securely, the washer won't start even though the door appears shut, or you get a door lock error code on the display.

This isn't a wear-out part under normal use — most failures happen after 5-7 years when the plastic striker wears down or the internal solenoid coil burns out from repeated voltage spikes. The latch mechanism itself can crack if someone forces the door open during a cycle, which damages the hook that grabs the striker plate.

Compatible Model Series

This latch fits Whirlpool WFW front-load washers (5000, 6000, 8000, and 9000 series), Maytag MHW models (5000 and 6000 series), and select Amana NFW washers. Check the full model list below — if yours matches, this is your part.

What You're Replacing

The door latch assembly mounts to the front panel of the washer tub, just behind the door opening. Two screws hold it in place, and a single wiring harness connector plugs into the main control board. You'll need to pull the front service panel or open the top depending on your model — Whirlpool WFW washers typically require removing the entire front panel, while some Maytag MHW models let you access it from the top.

Cross-Reference Part Numbers

If you're comparing part numbers, W11565030 supersedes W11316250, W10804741, AP7175877, and PS16660426. They're all the same updated latch — Whirlpool revised the part number when they improved the plastic housing, but the mounting and wiring are identical.