Kha L Reinholds , PA December 20, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Dryer WED4900XW0 Dryer wouldn't start The help tech helped me troubleshoot what the problem might be, and we narrowed it down to a faulty switch. He helped us pick the right part, and the video was helpful - it gave me the confidence that I could fix it myself. The part came, and it only took me 5 minutes to change out the switch. Now my dryer works great! I saved my wife $500 for a new dryer! :) Read More... 38 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Screwdrivers
James N Wayne , MI October 25, 2015 Appliance: Whirlpool Gas Dryer WGD4800XQ4 My whirlpool dryer would not remain running after releasing the push to start switch First, removed the 6 sheet metal screws attaching the access panel behind the dryer control panel. Pulled the start switch knob off. unplugged the two wire harness connectors from switch. Looking at it from the back, gently pulled the plastic retainer back while turning the switch about 30 degrees to the right and out. Reversed the process to install the new switch. Read More... 20 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Marvin K Boothwyn , PA October 09, 2015 Defective push to start switch The replacement of the part was easy. I received the part a day earlier than I expected so that was a nice surprise. Read More... 12 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: Less than 15 minutes Tools: Socket Set
Kenneth P Bolingbrook , IL October 04, 2015 Appliance: Model MGDC300XWO Dryer would not stay on after start button was depressed Owner stated the some times dryer stayed on after pushing switch but had almost impossible to st start recently. Checked voltages on switch and all seemed to be correct. Ordered switch and installed. Operated as expected after installation. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Nut Drivers
Dan L Crystal Lake , IL September 10, 2018 Dryer would not start, no error code. Replaced the large setting switch, dryer works fine now. The on-off switch tested good. Thermal switch tested good. Door switch tested good. It was the only thing left and so we replaced it. Read More... 2 People found this story helpful Do-It-Yourself Rating: Repair Time Estimate: 15-30 minutes Tools: Pliers, Screwdrivers, Socket Set