Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Door Catch by Whirlpool

The Door Catch is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers designed to securely hold the dryer door closed during use. This catch is the female piece on the door. For the strike on the front panel that inserts into the catch order W10295405.

Symptoms of a bad Dryer Door Catch include:

• The dryer door not staying shut  
• Difficulty in closing the door 
• The dryer failing to start due  

Causes of failure can include normal wear and tear from the constant use of the dryer, damage from an external force, or misalignment from the door being improperly closed or hit. Over time, these factors can lead to the weakening or breaking of the door catch.

This OEM Whirlpool part can also be used on Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore/Sears brand appliances.