Before installation, turn off the power to the washing machine and prepare basic tools such as a screwdriver Restoring your daily laundry routine by replacing break locks on top load washers in homes, laundromats, or shared laundry spaces where frequent lid operational causes mechanical wear Ideal for homeowners, appliance repair technicians, and families with children seeking lid security Direct Replacement W10837741 Washer Lid, solves startup failures, door closure issues, and drum rotation problem Engineered with ABS for long lasting wear resistance, this upgraded features a child resistant mechanism to accidental openings during high frequency washing cycles