Whirlpool Electric Dryer Door Switch Replacement

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Whirlpool electric dryer door switch replacement. We ve designed our electric clothes dryers with features that help you get laundry done with less time so you can spend more time on what matters. If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed. Search for those two symptoms found a wealth of videos showing steps to open dryer. The most common reason for replacing the door switch is if the dryer won t start.

My particular gas dryer is a kenmore 80 series model 110 72822101 but these instructions can apply to many clothes dryers including some whirlpool models. Replace the door switch with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Quarter inch socket or nut driver putty knife. Symptoms of failed door switch appeared as combo of light failing to come on when door opened and then drum not stopping when door opened.

If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. Used this part 3406107 door switch to successfully replace same part for a kenmore series 80 model 62822 electric dryer. To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever.

This instructable describes how to replace a broken door switch on a kenmore gas dryer. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. If you re looking for a dryer that s easy to install and maintain consider an electric dryer from whirlpool. Complete your laundry set with an electric clothes dryer from whirlpool.

This part may need to be replaced if you find that the dryer is not starting will not shut off or the door will not close properly. When the door is closed it pushes on the switch and enables the dryer to function. This door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands. Whirlpool front loading dryers use a door activated shutoff switch.

The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is.