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Customer Questions and Answers for Dryer Door Catch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM20950056
Manufacturer Part Number: W11429587

This is the door catch that secures the dryer door in the closed position during operation. It engages with the door strike or latch to keep the door firmly shut so the dryer can run. Replace this part if the dryer door won't stay closed, pops open during a cycle, or the dryer won't start because the door switch isn't engaging properly.

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For Whirlpool Dryer Door Catch (Part Number: OEM20950056)

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Sally, if the catch is not keeping the door closed fully, the strike and the catch would need to be replaced.

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Billie, if the door is partially opening and not fully engaging the door switch, the door catch and strike would need to be replaced.

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Kel, it is possible that the catch W11429587 or the strike W11429589 has become worn enough to allow the door to open just enough to not fully engage the door switch WP3406107. Replacing both the catch and strike would be recommended if the door is not staying shut properly.

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Don, It sounds like this may be the door catch that may have broken which would be part number W11429587. If it is the piece on the frame of the dryer then it would be part number W11163826.

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