{"id":1230,"date":"2022-04-18T12:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T19:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/?p=1230"},"modified":"2026-07-14T07:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T14:50:06","slug":"how-to-replace-a-dryer-door-switch-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/b\/how-to-replace-a-dryer-door-switch-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Replace A Dryer Door Switch (With Video!)"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The dryer door switch is a small component that can cause you a whole lot of grief if it&#8217;s broken or not working properly. This little latch triggers when your dryer door is closed, signaling to the appliance\u2019s control board that it\u2019s safe to start tumbling once the button is pressed. If this tiny part breaks or fails, it can stop your dryer from running entirely. Luckily, this is a cheap and incredibly easy fix. 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If any of these are happening to you, it\u2019s probably time to swap that switch out!\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Start with a visual inspection. Open the dryer door, can you see the door switch\u2019s actuator lever? Sometimes, particularly if the dryer door was slammed shut, the switch can crack or break off. If that little lever is missing, you\u2019ll need to replace the door switch.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Does the light not come on in your dryer when you open the door? The switch may have shorted out, and the dryer thinks the door is closed.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Does the dryer tumble even when the door is open? The switch has probably shorted out, and the dryer thinks the door is closed. Dryers should not continue to run with the door open. For safety, you should replace the switch as soon as possible to amend this.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Is the dryer not running at all? The switch may have shorted or worn out, and no longer signals to the dryer when the door is closed.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Finding The Right Replacement Part<\/h2>\r\nTo track down a compatible door switch, you\u2019re going to need your appliance\u2019s model number. You can find that on a label somewhere on your appliance. Check inside the door and on the sides and back of the unit for a sticker listing this information. Failing that, the old switch likely has a part number printed on it. If your appliance is older, the part number may be outdated, but it can still help you to track down the model number for your dryer! Once you have that model number, you can easily get the exact OEM part you need at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/a>. Order online and you\u2019ll have it in just a few days!\r\n<h2>How To Replace A Dryer Door Switch<\/h2>\r\nFor this tutorial, we replaced the door switch on a Whirlpool dryer. Most dryer door switches can be replaced in much the same way, regardless of the appliance\u2019s brand or model, so this guide can help you out whatever dryer you have. That said, if you do find yourself stuck on a step, you can check out our YouTube channel. We have tons of guides for different dryer brands.\r\n<h3>Tools for the Job<\/h3>\r\nTo replace this component, you\u2019ll just need a few basic tools. Get these together before you start:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Phillips & flathead screwdrivers<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">A putty knife<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Pliers<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\">Work gloves<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Before you begin\u2026<\/h3>\r\nFor safety, be sure to disconnect your dyer from power either at the wall outlet or circuit breaker. Even for relatively quick jobs like this one, you should never do maintenance on an appliance that\u2019s still receiving power!\r\n<h3>Replacing a dryer door switch<\/h3>\r\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lift up or remove the lint screen cover to expose the screws beneath.<\/b> Remove those with a Phillips screwdriver.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free up the top of the dryer.<\/b> To do this, slide a putty knife into the seam at the front of the dryer. About a half an inch in from each corner, you\u2019ll find a locking tab that will need to be pressed in to release the top of the dryer. When you do this, make sure that you angle the putty knife up slightly so that you depress the tab and aren\u2019t getting it stuck on the tab\u2019s prongs. Check out our video for a detailed look!<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lift the lid up and carefully set it back out of the way.<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Open the dryer door and remove the hardware holding the old door switch in place.<\/b> You\u2019ll find the door switch in the frame, likely near the top on the right side. It\u2019s held in place by two Phillips head screws.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Once the screws are out, push the switch\u2019s actuator up to push the switch out into the machine.<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Release the mounting tab that\u2019s holding the switch\u2019s wires.<\/b> This plastic clip is pushed up through the top of the dryer\u2019s front panel. To remove it, squeeze it with a pair of pliers, then press down on the top of it with a flathead screwdriver.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disconnect the wire harness. <\/b>You may need a flathead screwdriver to pry the two components apart.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Install the new switch.<\/b>\u00a0 Start by feeding the switch\u2019s actuator lever through the hole in the door frame. Hold it in place while installing one of the mounting screws. You can let go once one screw is in to install the other screw. Next, press the wire harness clip into place on the dryer frame. Plug the wire harness in.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lift the top back over and press it into place on the locking tabs.<\/b> It will click loudly when they lock.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reinstall the mounting screws by the lint screen<\/b> and then put the lint filter back in.<\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time for a test run!<\/b> Plug your dryer back in and do a test with an empty dryer. You want to make sure that the light comes on when the dryer door opens, that it runs when a cycle is selected and the door is closed, and that it stops running if the door is opened. If it all checks out, you\u2019re done!<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Wrapping Up<\/h2>\r\nIn just a few minutes, your dryer should be back in working order! Once you\u2019ve got your laundry squared away, why not come back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appliancepartspros.com\/\">AppliancePartsPros.com<\/a> and check out what else we have to offer? 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