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Customer Questions and Answers for Interlock Switch by Ge

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Part Number: OEM11984304
Manufacturer Part Number: WD21X10261

The Interlock Switch is an OEM replacement part for GE electric and gas dryers. This safety component monitors the door closure, preventing operation if the door is not securely closed and latched. The switch measures 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide.

Symptoms of a faulty interlock switch include:

  • Dryer failing to start or running with the door open  
  • Timer display not illuminated when start button is pressed  
  • Inability to open the dryer door during operation
  • Dryer suddenly stopping mid-cycle before fully drying clothes

Causes relate to the internal component contacting the door frame over 50,000 open/close cycles potentially exposing wiring to wear. Regular cleaning the external switch area prevents dust or lint buildup skewing performance. 

This genuine GE switch is compatible with Hotpoint and RCA dryers as well.

Note: Can be used as a dishwasher door switch on specific models. Check your model number for the most accurate results.

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Scott, this is a normally open switch, that means the switch button has to be pressed for it to be closed and make a circuit. You will need to position the switch so that when the belt is on, the switch is pressed and you have a closed circuit.

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Staci, For this issue the most likely cause will be a thermal fuse that is defective or a belt switch that is faulty. Will need to test these for continuity.

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James, Based on this information check to make sure that there is nothing caught in the blower wheel but it sounds like the motor is weak. Try taping off the light switch and turning the dryer on and if it does not start try giving the drum a turn and see if it starts. If it does then the issue will be the motor.

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Matt, You will want to check to make sure that there is power to the timer. If there is power to the timer then the issue will be caused by a faulty timer. If there is no power then the issue will be the power supply or connections at the power supply to the bottom of the unit.

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Larry, This issue sounds like it would be caused by a motor that is overheating. You will want to check the unit to make sure that there is nothing that is causing a drag on the motor. Make sure that you also are not overloading the unit which could also cause this. Make sure that the bearings are good and the front bearings are not worn.

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Debra, If the unit is working when you jimmy the plunger then the switches would both be working. It sounds like the plunger may be the issue with the unit.

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Hello installing part number WD21X10261 Switch interlock. When mounted in the bottom of the can, should the button be depressed so u would have continuity. Its mounted downward ( with the button on the bottom) It just seems the button has no purpose if it forced up by the mounting. It cant pop open or anything. My main question is should there be continuity when the switch is mounted? or should the button be depressed when mounted? Thanks Mark Just one more note: there is a repair video u have out there for this part but it is a video for the door switch, not this part

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Mark, The button should on the interlock switch should face toward the idler arm on the unit so that when you engage the idler arm it will activate the switch and if the belt breaks it will allow the switch to deactive and stop the dryer from running.

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Andy, The 1/2 Hp will work for your unit as the manufacturer changed from the 3/4HP to the 1/2HP so switch part number WD21X10261 will work.

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