Whirlpool Cabrio Dryer Door Switch Repair

This door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands.

Whirlpool cabrio dryer door switch repair. Ultra durable w10111905 dryer door catch replacement part by blue stars exact fit for whirlpool kenmore dryers replaces ap4364920 ps2341298 8572982 pack of 2 4 4 out of 5 stars 209 8 97 8. To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty.

Push the switch lever called an actuator upward through the hole. The most common reason for replacing the door switch is if the dryer won t start. We have a whirlpool cabrio dryer model number wed6400sw1 and the start button is no longer working. I really don t want to call a repair person and be charge.

Replace the door switch with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Open the dryer door and remove the two screws in the upper right corner of the door pocket using a phillips screwdriver. Pry open the top of the dryer remove the two screws underneath the lint collector without removing the entire thing unplug the switch remove the screws that hold the switch place take out the old switch and install the new one by screwing it back into place. If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed.