The Door Switch is an OEM part for GE dryers, designed to ensure the dryer does not operate when the door is open. This safety feature is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring the appliance operates efficiently and safely. The switch signals the dryer's control system about the status of the door—if it's open or closed—thereby allowing or preventing the start of a drying cycle.
Causes of damage to the door switch often include mechanical wear from repeated use, accidental damage from loading or unloading, or electrical issues such as short circuits.
Symptoms of a bad Door Switch include:
- The dryer not starting when the door is closed
- The dryer continuing to run when the door is opened
- Unusual noises or the dryer stopping mid-cycle
This OEM GE part is also compatible with Hotpoint, RCA, and some Kenmore models.
This part fixes the following symptoms
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Doesn't shut off
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Won't start
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Push start switch on ge dryer Michael S. • Carlsbad , CA • February 26, 2017
I was trying to troubleshot a problem I had with my GE dryer not starting. I went to AppliancePartsPros.com because they have excellent DYI videos on how to make repairs. I determined that the problem was in the push start switch. I ordered the switch online and it took 3 days to arrive. It took 5 minutes to replace the switch and the dryer works perfectly.
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