The Top Lock is an OEM component for Whirlpool electric and gas dryers. It secures the outer metal cabinet door during drying cycles for safety and ventilation. This lock provides a method for releasing and latching the door tightly when shut.
Symptoms of a failing top lock may include:
- Inability to fully close or properly latch the dryer door
- Accidental opening from deficient locking during operation
- Difficulty manipulating the lock due to worn or broken parts
Causes related to normal wear of moving parts through frequent use over several years. Deformation from excessive exterior impacts could also damage locking mechanisms.
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Multiple problems warn parts Jeffrey C. • Severna Park , MD • April 29, 2015
Excellent! Repairs went as planned. Diagnosed problem parts on my dryer; ordered parts online thru Appliance Parts Pros; parts arrived very quick - standard ground - and parts shipped as ordered with no mistakes. Plus, they sent me a Wine voucher (my order was nearly $200). And, if you have trouble troubleshooting your appliance problem or figuring out how a part is supposed to be installed on your appliance, Appliance Parts Pros has an excellent video library to help you!
I will certainly...
Read more