Larry J River Oaks , TX February 14, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Electric Dryer LER5636EQ2 Whirlpool Dryer Ler5636eq2: Unit would not start. How to replace Switch Push - Start. Replaced start and door switches that had failed still no good futher trouble shooting found cause of the whole thing was the thomero heat sensor shorted out replaced unit works like new Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 30-60 minutes