James N Wayne , MI October 25, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Gas Dryer WGD4800XQ4 My whirlpool dryer would not remain running after releasing the push to start switch First, removed the 6 sheet metal screws attaching the access panel behind the dryer control panel. Pulled the start switch knob off. unplugged the two wire harness connectors from switch. Looking at it from the back, gently pulled the plastic retainer back while turning the switch about 30 degrees to the right and out. Reversed the process to install the new switch. Read More... 20 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Marvin K Boothwyn , PA October 09, 2015 Defective push to start switch The replacement of the part was easy. I received the part a day earlier than I expected so that was a nice surprise. Read More... 12 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Sarah L Brighton , IL September 01, 2019 The start button was humming lot and the dryer keeps tripping the breaker Our new part has fixed the humming, it is quiet again. But now we need to figure out why the dryer keeps tripping the breaker. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
Dan L Crystal Lake , IL September 10, 2018 Dryer would not start, no error code. Replaced the large setting switch, dryer works fine now. The on-off switch tested good. Thermal switch tested good. Door switch tested good. It was the only thing left and so we replaced it. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Kenneth P Bolingbrook , IL October 04, 2015 Appliance: Model MGDC300XWO Dryer would not stay on after start button was depressed Owner stated the some times dryer stayed on after pushing switch but had almost impossible to st start recently. Checked voltages on switch and all seemed to be correct. Ordered switch and installed. Operated as expected after installation. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Bruce H Wadsworth , OH May 20, 2022 Appliance: Model WHIRLPOOL Dryer would not turn Replaced the start switch. Didn't fix it. Then, replaced the belt - used the video to work on the belt. Video was outstanding! Didn't fix the problem, so I checked the fuse using a new video. Replaced the fuse, Fixed It! Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set
Terry W Ft Worth , TX May 19, 2020 Starter switch and thermal fuse. Fix went perfectly...... Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
John S Fayette City , PA February 05, 2016 Appliance: Model MAYTAG PERFORMA SERIES ELECTRIC DRYER Electric dryer would not start I got initial info and a place to start from a readers digest home repair guide and your videos. Tested electrical parts with an ohmn meter. Ordered the suspect parts which arrived amazingly fast started replacing old with new and within an hour I was drying clothes. I can return the parts I don't need for a refund. I will continue to use Appliance Parts Pros. Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 1-2 hours Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers
Sam C Easley , SC August 25, 2015 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MED5740TQ0 Start button Replace it with a new one Read More... 1 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
John B Mifflintown , PA January 07, 2024 Appliance: Maytag Electric Dryer MED5740TQ0 Dryer would not stop running and very little heat to dry clothes. After the replacement of both sensors dryer cycle and the temperature sensor showed some improvement but not enough. I replaced the door switch because the tip on the switch broke, plus a dryer belt and tensioner after replacing the other parts and the dryer is 30 plus years old. I came to the conclusion to replace the dryer push-to-start switch and the heating element. The switch was OK but sooner rather than later it was to go bad. Also listed as a possible cause of the dryer not shutting off--- the heating element. So far so good. thank you John Barnett Read More... Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set