If your washer won't start because it thinks the door is open, this door switch likely needs replacement. DIY-friendly repair takes about 15 minutes.
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Washer would not start running thought door was open C. D. • Austin , TX • April 28, 2017
This switch fixed a very frustrating problem, 75% of the time the washer refused to run because it "thought" the door was open. Replacing the switch was a very easy, in expensive, 5-min fix. The washer runs like new.
When taking off the gasket, there is a metal ring that holds the gasket in place. It is connected by a spring. Find the spring, put a flat head screwdriver between the spring and the gasket and pull the ring off. The gasket will then peel back, giving you access to the switch and...
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