W11197416 Whirlpool Washing Machine Sound Absorber

Whirlpool manufactures a range of appliances under various brands such as Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef, Roper, and Admiral. Additionally, they produce items for Sears-Kenmore and Ikea. One of their products, the Sound Shield, is designed as an OEM replacement part specifically for Whirlpool washing machines. This component, a metal panel placed behind the washing tub, serves to minimize noise and vibration during the machine's spin cycles. It achieves this through a layer of absorptive insulation that muffles internally generated sounds.

When a sound shield is damaged, several issues may arise. These include unusually loud noises during high-speed spins, as well as rattling, clanking, or other resonant sounds emanating from within the appliance. Damage might also compromise the washer's structure, leading to increased tub movement. Such damage usually results from prolonged exposure to high-speed spins which can cause tears, dents, stress cracks, or loosened rivets in the shield.

The Sound Shield is compatible with certain models from Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, and Kenmore.