The Door Switch Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. This kit includes a door switch that plays a crucial safety and operational role in the dryer's function. It ensures that the dryer operates only when the door is firmly closed, preventing the machine from running with an open door, which could pose safety risks and inefficiency in the drying process.
The causes of door switch failure often include physical damage from slamming the dryer door, wear and tear over time, or electrical issues such as short circuits.
Symptoms of a faulty Dryer Door Switch include:
- The dryer not starting when the door is closed
- The dryer continuing to run when the door is opened, which poses a significant safety hazard.
- Unusual noises from the switch area
This OEM Whirlpool part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper 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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Will not tumble
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Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Broken timer knob worn out door switch Kurt H. • Quakertown , PA • January 01, 2016
The timer knob simply pulls off the shaft with a solid, steady pull. Cleaned the timer cavity of lint/dust buildup. Aligned the keying flat of the shaft and knob and pushed the new knob on with careful, steady pressure until it was obviously seated. No tools required other than a vacuum.
The door switch would sometimes not shut the dryer off when the door was opened. New switch came with new fast-on connectors. Replacement required opening the top cover of the dryer and hinging it up. This...
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