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Customer Questions and Answers for Start Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18025032
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3395382

The Start Switch is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It is an electronic component responsible for initiating the heating elements and tumble cycles upon user command from the control panel.   

Causes of a bad start switch involve general wear over extended use. Failure of the internal conducting surfaces interrupts circuit activation as well.

Symptoms of a bad start switch include:  

  • Heating elements or tumble cycles that will not engage properly
  • Dryer fails to operate or stops mid-cycle unexpectedly
  • Control panel appears non-responsive to selections  
  • Error codes related to ignition or power delivery faults

Note: This dryer push-to-start switch has 2 terminals.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore electric dryer models. 

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Hi Carolyn. Remove power to the unit. Remove back assembly. On the left there is a vertical blower wheel housing. There are 2 electrical devices connected to the housing. The thermal fuse is approximately 1/2 " wide and 1-1/4" long with 2 - blue wires attached. If This is open (Test with an ohm meter), it normally reads closed. This opens when too much exhaust heat is backed up into the dryer. Clean your entire vent system, and make sure your vent cap outside works properly or you might be replacing this again. The thermal fuse is part # WP3392519. Thank you.

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Answered by AppliancePartsPros.com   |   Tuesday, July 12, 2011

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