Carl February 25, 2014 for Model Number GEQ9800PW1 To keep my dryer running I have to place weight against the door. It will start, if I carefully close door then hold start button, but it will not stay running unless the door has some weight held against it, similar to the weight of your hand held against it. What is wrong with the door. Also the light is out. In the beginning of the problem the light was on sometimes, & not at other times. Do I need a door switch assembly, new catch/latch, or springs. What is a Lever Snap Switch?
1 Answer Hello Carl. From what you are describing, it sounds like the door switch Part# WP3406107 will need to be replaced. Read More...
Todd January 22, 2014 for Model Number 110 I lost the screws to door switch part# 3406107. What size screws do I need to install switch?
Way January 21, 2014 for Model Number Kenmore 90 series model#110.64902200 I would like to test the door switch. The switch does not have NC or NO markings? Can you help with this? Thanks
1 Answer Hello Way, This is actually two switches in one. The wire that is on the opposite side of the switch should be the common. Testing from this terminal to the other two connections should show continuity on one and no electrical contact to the other. Activating the switch should reverse the readings, (in other words, the one that had continuity with no resistance should read open and the other will read no resistance). Read More...
Brenda January 19, 2014 for Model Number gew9868kq3 When I push button to start dryer, nothing happens. Buttons light up but dyer wont start. What could cause this to happen?
1 Answer Brenda, The first thing that you will want to check is the door switch to make sure that it is ok. If it checks ok then you will want to check the thermal fuse on the blower housing. If the thermal fuse is showing open when checking continuity then it is faulty and would need to be replaced and then you would want to check the venting to make sure that there is no blockage. Read More...
Joe January 10, 2014 The dryer works and the timer works but the buzzer will not shut off unless I open the dryer door. If I close the door the buzzer activates again. Which part must be replace?
Don January 03, 2014 for Model Number mgd5870two when I open my dryer door it does not shut off. It does shut off when time expires.also the light in the tub does not work, bulb looks good. If its the switch can you let me know the part number.
1 Answer Don, The dryer door switch would be the issue with your unit and the part number for the door switch is WP3406107. Read More...
Robert K December 21, 2013 for Model Number EED4400WQ The dryer runs. When I open the door while the dryer is running, the drum should quit turning. It continues to turn. To stop it I must turn the dial to "Off". Will this require that the switch be replaced? Thank you. P.S. The video is great!
1 Answer Robert, Yes the dryer not stopping when you open the door would be caused by a faulty dryer door switch WP3406107, which would need to be replaced. Read More...
Bo October 26, 2013 for Model Number LER4634PT1 When I press the power on button dryer does not go on. Work earlier but went to restart and nothing.
1 Answer Bo, You will want to access the back of the unit and test the thermal fuse for continuity. If there is no continuity then you will need to replace the thermal fuse. If the fuse is blown then you will want to check the venting to the outside of the home as this could cause the thermal fuse to blow. Also test the light switch to make sure that it is good. A continuity test can also be done on the light switch. Read More...
Rosa September 17, 2013 for Model Number LEQ8621PW2 How do I remove the top of a Whirlpool dryer in order to replace the door switch, the lint panel is in the door. Thanks
1 Answer Hello Rose. You remove the toe panel by releasing the clips with a flat blade. Then remove the screws off the bottom of front panel and pull outward to remove the panel and replace the door switch. Make sure the power is off on the unit. Read More...
Gail August 09, 2013 for Model Number GEW925OPWO I have a Whirlpool Duet dryer. Everything lights up but the dryer will not start. The motor and the motor control board has been replaced and the dryer still will not start. When you push the start button, you hear a click. The dryer door closes and you also hear a click when you close it. I have ran out of options with the dryer. Also, the thermal fuse has been tested and it is good. Do you think it could be the dryer door part? I really need help here. Thank you, Gail
1 Answer Hello Gail. Test the door switch and see if the contact reads closed with the door closed. If not, replace the door switch on the unit. You can test this with a multi-meter TJMA-DMT3. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Read More...