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The dryer door switch is a small component that can cause you a whole lot of grief if it’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. Save time and money replacing your dryer door switch yourself in just minutes with this simple guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":22348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nHow To Replace A Dryer Door Switch (With Video!)<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The dryer door switch is a small component that can cause you a whole lot of grief if it's broken or not working properly. 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