424955 Genuine Plastic Lid Damper UDH16N for Fisher & Paykel Top Load Washing Machines, Washer Lid Damper Replacement

424955 is a genuine Fisher & Paykel lid damper, type UDH16N, for top load washers fitted with a plastic lid. A damper controls how the lid moves, so it doesn't slam or flop. It's specific to plastic lids, so if your washer has a glass or steel lid, check its own parts list first. No models are on file for 424955, so match the number or send us your model and serial number before ordering.

Washer lid slamming shut?

A lid damper slows the lid as it swings, so it closes gently instead of dropping onto the cabinet. When the damper wears out, the lid falls faster, bangs down, bounces or won't stay where you leave it. A slamming lid can damage itself, the hinge and the lid switch over time, and it's an easy way to catch fingers. Dampers fail gradually as they lose their resistance, so if the lid has started closing quicker than it used to, replacing the damper early saves strain on the other parts.

Part details

• Genuine Fisher & Paykel part 424955
• Lid damper type UDH16N
• For washers with a plastic lid
• Compare with your old damper before ordering

Changing the lid damper

Unplug the washer, then support the lid while you work so it can't drop. The damper usually sits near the hinge, and reaching it may mean lifting the top deck or removing a hinge cover. Note its orientation before taking it out. Fit the new damper the same way, then open and close the lid a few times to check it lowers smoothly.

Questions about this part

Will this damper work with a glass lid?

It's listed for plastic lids, and a heavier glass lid may need a different damper. Check your washer's parts list, or send the model and serial number through the parts enquiry form so we can confirm the right damper.