The Dryer Latch is an OEM part for GE dryers that keeps the dryer door securely closed during operation. It provides a secure connection between the door and the dryer cabinet to prevent any accidental openings while the machine is in use.
A bad Dryer Latch can occur due to regular use, wear and tear, or accidental damage. If the latch becomes worn, broken, or fails to engage properly, it can lead to issues such as the door popping open during a drying cycle or the dryer not starting at all.
Symptoms of a bad Dryer Latch include:
- Door not staying closed during a drying cycle.
- Difficulty in latching the door shut.
- Visible damage or deformation of the latch.
- Inability to start the dryer.
Replacing the Dryer Latch with this genuine GE part ensures a secure and reliable closure for your dryer door. This OEM GE part can also be used on Hotpoint, RCA, and Kenmore/Sears appliances.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
The dryer door kept popping open. Debra S. • Peabody , MA • September 22, 2019
We ordered a door switch, dryer latch and strike plate. We realized that we only needed to replace the door switch. We watched a few videos and then replaced the switch. We couldn’t find a video for our model but they did give us a pretty good idea about what we needed to do. The hardest part was getting the original door switch out, all of the videos we watched showed us that it would pop out with a little pressure from a flat head screw driver, from the front of the switch. We could not get...
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