How to Troubleshoot & Replace Whirlpool AP6008358 / WP3398095 Start Switch

I purchased a new push button start switch that only took about 10 minutes to install. 

Replaced timer and push button on switch. At the same time I installed a new belt and rear drum seal inside dryer as these were worn. The repair went pretty well. Had a little trouble with the adhesive for the drum seal, it's very messy. Overall it's great. Works perfect and I saved a lot of money by being able to fix it. Every penny counts. Thanks! 

After watching the AppliancePartsPros videos ordered the three most likely culprits for the dryer not starting. I decided to install each of them in reverse order of complexity. Watching the video prior to and during the repair helped a great deal. After replacing the start switch the dryer still did not start. After replacing the door switch assembly the dryer started right up. I fully anticipate I will need the thermal fuse in the future, so it is not money wasted. In total the two repairs took under an hour -- Thanks for the help! 

I watched your repair video and had my dryer fixed in less than 15 minutes. 

Well, Actually, after I received the Starter Switch and was about to put it in, we looked at the age of our dryer and decided to buy a newer one. So I'm returning the part. I was very pleased with the professionalism of the Appliance Parts Pros Rep and the quick delivery. I've used them previously and will again in the future if the need arises. 

Replaced the switch. 

Thought it might be the starter switch. went online and was directed to you site. found the part, but also saw your recommendation for the fuse so I added it to the order. thank you, as this was the problem. got the items in two days. fixed the repairs using your videos without complications. saved a bunch 

Ordered three "most likely"parts from APP.com, watched your repair videos and did my own repair. Parts arrived ahead of promise date and videos made it easy to get done. 

Replaced the all known parts that can fail with this symptom. In reality, it was most likely thermal fuse...but I opted to replace multiple parts as a preventive measure. A key note: from the time of failure to the time my parts arrived was 22hrs! Appliance Parts Pros nailed the order and delivery like I have never experienced before. Did I pay more for parts than elsewhere? Yes, but their service, support, database, parts diagram and diagnostic tools and suggestion were well worth paying for vs struggling on my own. Many thanks!!! 

1. Replaced the thermal fuse first. Tested it afterwards and it did not help the issue. 2. Replaced the start switch and dryer door switch. Tested it afterwards and it did not help the issue. 3. Replaced the dryer rear drum support rollers, Idler pulley, and dryer belt. 4. Replaced the Dryer drive motor and blower wheel. I only replaced items in task 3 because I figured it was about due granted the dryer drive motor was the main part to be replaced. I believe the Dryer drive motor was the underlying cause of the issue. IMPORTANT NOTE: I was NOT able to disconnect the dryer drive motor from the blower wheel. I ended up cutting down the old blower wheel until I was able to pull it through. The old dryer drive motor is still connected to a small piece of the blower wheel till this day. If you are going to replace the dryer drive motor, entertain the idea you may need a blower wheel, but maybe not, hopefully you will not. Dryers back to normal again! AppliancePartsPros had everything I needed, fast shipping, and helpful tutorial videos!