Product review (4 stars): Similar to Original, Works
My whirlpool washer was stopping at the beginning of the rinse cycle, but would continue if I opened and closed the lid a few times. I figured it was the lid switch. The switch was easy to remove. I removed two screws at the bottom of the console from behind the washer and the console (part with all the buttons and knobs) pulled forward at the bottom and then swung up and over the top revealing the switch. I just pulled a tab and lifted it out (also had to remove a screw for a ground wire and pulled out a plug with three wires). Ordered a part on Thursday and it arrived on Tuesday. There are a bunch of sellers of this part on this page and I chose the least expensive (on that day), Appliance Care Parts.

The original part was branded ArkLes. The part I received was branded Appli Parts, made in China. It fit just like the original. One caveat: THE LID MUST BE OPEN TO REMOVE OR REPLACE THE PART. If the lid is closed, the part will not fit back into the slot. Also, I did not have to move the washer to remove or replace the part. It was easy peasy. I will try to update this review or comment to it when and if this part stop working. Stay tuned.