Whirlpool Washing Machine Parts Australia — Genuine Spares In Stock (2026)

Quick answer: Whirlpool washing machine parts are stocked in Australia and ship same-day — drain pumps ($22.95–$39.95), door seals ($53.95–$64.55), lid switches, motor couplings, drive belts, inlet valves and agitator kits for both the WFS-series front loaders and the classic direct-drive top loaders. Most are inexpensive, straightforward DIY swaps once you match your model number, and the direct-drive top loaders in particular are some of the most repairable machines ever sold here.

Find your Whirlpool part by model number

Two very different Whirlpool washers, one parts problem

Whirlpool has sold two distinct families of washing machine in Australia. The WFS-series front loaders (models such as WFS1071BW, WFS1273AW and WFS1276AW) are European-platform machines with conventional pumps, seals and belts. The older top loaders are American direct-drive machines — no belt at all, just a motor coupling, a clutch and an agitator driving off the motor. The two families share almost nothing, which is why a generic search for “Whirlpool washer part” so often lands on the wrong component. Match your model first and everything gets easy. We stock both families and dispatch from Sydney.

What we stock for Whirlpool washers

Part	Suits	Price
Front loader drain pump 46197043598	WFS-series front loaders and AWO models	$39.95
Drain pump W10476931	FSCR10420 front loaders	$39.95
Top loader drain pump 3363394	Direct-drive top loaders	$22.95
Door seal 46197042601	WFS-series front loaders	$64.55
Door seal for WFS1273AW / WFS1274AW / WFS1274CD	WFS1273–1274 front loaders	$53.95
Front loader drive belt 481235818056	Whirlpool front loaders	$26.95
Dual inlet valve 461971401651	WFS-series front loaders	$39.95
Lid switch 8318084	Direct-drive top loaders	$18.95
Motor coupling 285753A	Direct-drive top loaders	$16.89
Clutch assembly 285785	Direct-drive top loaders	$21.35
Agitator dogs and cam kit 285811	Dual-action agitator top loaders	$14.95
Tub suspension spring W10250667	Top loaders	$13.95
Door handle 481249818361	WFS-series front loaders	$12.85
Lint filter WB70803	Whirlpool top loaders	$22.95

Can’t see your exact model? Browse every Whirlpool washing machine part we stock or run your model through the Part Finder.

Common Whirlpool faults and the part that fixes them

Symptom	Machine type	Part
Won’t drain, water left in the drum	Front loader	Drain pump 46197043598
Won’t drain	Top loader	Drain pump 3363394
Leaks from the door during the wash	Front loader	Door seal 46197042601 · WFS1273–1274 seal
Motor runs but drum does nothing, often with a burnt-rubber smell	Top loader	Motor coupling 285753A
Washes but won’t spin, or spins weakly	Top loader	Clutch assembly 285785
Agitator moves but clothes don’t turn over	Top loader	Agitator dogs and cam kit 285811
Fills for ever, or won’t fill at all	Front loader	Dual inlet valve 461971401651
Dead when you close the lid — no wash, no spin	Top loader	Lid switch 8318084
Drum won’t spin up, belt squeal	Front loader	Drive belt 481235818056
Tub bangs or thumps on spin	Top loader	Suspension spring W10250667

If your machine won’t empty, our Whirlpool not-draining guide walks the diagnosis step by step.

The direct-drive top loader: built to be fixed

The classic Whirlpool top loader has no drive belt. The motor connects to the gearbox through a small plastic-and-rubber coupling that is designed to be the sacrificial part — when it wears, the motor runs but the drum does nothing. The coupling costs under $17, the clutch about $21, and the agitator dogs under $15, and all three are common failures that each take well under an hour with hand tools. It’s the reason so many of these machines are still washing after decades: when something gives, it’s a cheap, known part — not the machine.

How to find your Whirlpool model number

Check the model sticker: on front loaders it’s just inside the door opening, on the door frame; on top loaders it’s under the lid or on the rear of the control panel. Front loader models start with WFS, AWO or FSCR; the direct-drive top loaders usually carry a longer code such as 6ALSR7244MWO. Enter it in the Part Finder and it returns the exact-fit part. If the sticker is worn, our model number guide shows every place it can hide.

Related guides: washing machine spare parts guide (every brand)

Frequently asked questions

Can you still get parts for Whirlpool washing machines in Australia?

Yes — drain pumps, door seals, lid switches, motor couplings, clutches, belts, inlet valves and agitator kits for both the WFS front loaders and the direct-drive top loaders, in stock and shipped from Sydney.

My Whirlpool top loader’s motor runs but the drum does nothing — is it dead?

Almost certainly not. That’s the classic symptom of a worn motor coupling — a part under $17 that’s designed to wear out before anything expensive does. It’s one of the cheapest fixes in appliance repair.

Whirlpool washes but won’t spin — what part do I need?

On a top loader, suspect the clutch first, then the lid switch (the machine won’t spin at all if it thinks the lid is open). On a front loader, a worn drive belt is the usual cause.

Where is the model number on a Whirlpool washer?

On the model sticker — inside the door frame on front loaders, under the lid on top loaders. Pop it into the Part Finder.

Do Whirlpool parts ship same day?

Yes — order before 12pm Sydney time for same-day dispatch Australia-wide, flat $10.60 shipping.

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