Whirlpool Washer Dispenser: Cost & When It’s Not Worth It
$220–440 total (shop) · $90–157 DIY part
Part prices $90–157 on eBay (checked 2026-11-04) · shop total from published rates ($70–130 service call, $50–125/hr) · estimates, not quotes
It’s usually worth fixing. The dispenser drawer and its actuator are small parts and a light repair; the cost only climbs if the fault turns out to be the whole drawer assembly.
Your model number decides which part you need.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
It’s printed on a sticker inside the door rim or on the back panel, then match it against the parts listed below.
Triage, most likely first
| Cause | DIY | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Detergent stays in the drawer | 1/5 · 5–15 min | clean the drawer and siphon cap first |
| Dispenser actuator stalls / F30-class dispenser error | 2/5 · 25–45 min | $90–157 DIY (W10575334) · $220–440 shop |
| Dispenser drawer cracked | 2/5 | the frame alone is usually not sold; you buy the whole drawer assembly |
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Parts
Whirlpool front-load washer detergent dispenser (with actuator) W10575334; verify against your model plate.