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Customer Questions and Answers for Door Switch by Frigidaire

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By: Frigidaire
Part Number: OEM12948153
Manufacturer Part Number: 134813601

The Door Switch is an OEM part for Frigidaire dryers. This part ensures that the dryer operates safely by only allowing the machine to run when the door is completely closed. Positioned typically at the door frame, the switch activates when the door is shut, signaling the control system that it's safe to begin the cycle.

Over time, door switches can wear out or become damaged, which can interfere with the normal operation of the dryer. 

Symptoms of a faulty Door Switch include:

  • The dryer not starting when the door is closed.
  • The dryer stopping unexpectedly, which might be due to a loose or faulty switch.
  • A lack of the usual "click" sound that indicates the door has latched properly, suggesting the switch isn’t engaging.
  • The dryer continuing to run when the door is opened, which poses a significant safety risk.

This OEM Frigidaire part is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator and some Kenmore models.

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DD, We were unable to find a video for replacing the door switch on your model dryer. but here are the basic instructions. Always remove electrical power from the dryer when working in an area where electrical power is present. The top panel is held in place in the front by (3) plastic tabs on the console,and (2) screws In the rear. Remove the (2) screws, slide the top back about 1/2 inch and lift the top off. Open the door, Disconnect the wires from the door switch. Squeeze the release tabs on the ends of the switch and push it out the front. Reverse the procedure to install the switch, then test the dryer for proper operation and heat.

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Bobby, AppliancePartsPros.com doesn't have access to engineering blue prints, so we don't have the information you requested. You can use the wiring diagram that came with the machine and reconstruct the switch using it, but, you'd be better off replacing the switch.

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Hello David. You will need to check the wiring harness and see if it is bad and will need to be repaired or replaced.

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Hello Christopher, As per the wiring diagram for your unit, the blue wire connects to the common terminal labeled "C" on the switch, the Gray connects to the normally open terminal labeled "NO", and the brown wire is the light in the drum. It connects to the normally closed terminal labeled "NC".The red wire should be connected to the other side of the light socket.

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Hello Amparo. Yes, it can cause the issue. Brown goes to NC, Grey to NO, and Blue to COM.

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Lisa, On the switch it will have a COM, NO, and NC. The Orange wire will go to COM, the black will go to NC, and the Tan will go to the NO.

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Jennifer, It is not recommended to bypass the door switch due to this is a safety device.

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Vance, The locking mechanism for your Frigidaire dryer is just a door strike and catch. There is nothing that locks the door while the unit is drying. If you are getting a LOC on your dryer display then it sounds like the control is in lock out mode and you will want to try to hit the options and select button for 3 to 5 seconds to see if this will clear the LOC. If this does not clear then it sounds like there is a control board failure and you will need to replace the control board which would be part number 134523200NH.

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Hello Mark, As per the wiring diagram, Brown will connect to the terminal labeled NC, The Blue wire connects to the C terminal, and the Gray wire connects to the terminal labeled NO.

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