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Customer Questions and Answers for Start Switch by Whirlpool

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By: Whirlpool
Part Number: OEM18025032
Manufacturer Part Number: WP3395382

The Start Switch is an OEM replacement part for Whirlpool dryers. It is an electronic component responsible for initiating the heating elements and tumble cycles upon user command from the control panel.   

Causes of a bad start switch involve general wear over extended use. Failure of the internal conducting surfaces interrupts circuit activation as well.

Symptoms of a bad start switch include:  

  • Heating elements or tumble cycles that will not engage properly
  • Dryer fails to operate or stops mid-cycle unexpectedly
  • Control panel appears non-responsive to selections  
  • Error codes related to ignition or power delivery faults

Note: This dryer push-to-start switch has 2 terminals.

This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore electric dryer models. 

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Hi Ellen. The 2-terminal switch is an momentary switch. It really electrically don't matter which wire where on this type of switch. However you can be electrically correct by hooking the black wire to C- or common. The wht/- Or- wht/red wire to the L terminal. The diagram is not specific as to the exact lettering/numbering . Thank you.

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HI Ron. Does your door switch have continuity? If not, Replace it with part # W10820036. If so then I would replace the thermal fuse(located on the blower hsg.). This part # is WP3392519.Check and make sure you have 240 volts coming to the dryer. Check and make sure the unit is not set to Air Fluff. Also check the heater and thermal fuses and see if they are good. You can test these with a multi-meter MA-DM1. They should read closed for continuity. Here is a link on how to use a multi-meter. Hope this helps. http://forum.appliancepartspros.com/oven-repair-including-ranges-cooktops/4810-how-check-continuity-ohmmeter.html Thank you.

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Hi Carolyn. Remove power to the unit. Remove back assembly. On the left there is a vertical blower wheel housing. There are 2 electrical devices connected to the housing. The thermal fuse is approximately 1/2 " wide and 1-1/4" long with 2 - blue wires attached. If This is open (Test with an ohm meter), it normally reads closed. This opens when too much exhaust heat is backed up into the dryer. Clean your entire vent system, and make sure your vent cap outside works properly or you might be replacing this again. The thermal fuse is part # WP3392519. Thank you.

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Hi Gary. We will need your correct model # to assist you. You are possibly looking at a door switch. Your model # is inside the front panel as you open the door. Thank -you.

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Hi! If the motor does not come on when you press the start button then it could be the fuse WP3392519. You will also want to make sure you are getting 240 volts to the unit from the breaker box. If one of the circuits is off, it will get enough power to run the motor but not heat. If the fuse is blown, you will want to make sure the vent tubing is clear of any obstructions or the fuse will blow again. Thanks

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Hello Judy! If you let the dryer set a while and cool down does it start back up? Thanks.

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