Estate Electric Dryer Door Switch

If part needed has a square top rather than triangle please see related item 1454538.

Estate electric dryer door switch.

This part may need to be replaced if you find that the dryer is not starting will not shut off or the door will not close properly. The dyer control panel depends on the correct signal from the door switch to know if the door is open or closed. As a safety feature the dryer will not work with an open door. The two catches securing the top in place are located at the front right and left hand sides about one to.

This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a whirlpool electric dryer. If the dryer doesn t start then the start switch may be defective. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. On most dryers the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates.

To determine if the door switch is working try starting your dryer and then listen for the click if the door switch makes a clicking sound it is probably not defective. Dryer push to start switch. This part may need to be replaced if you find that the dryer is not starting will not shut off or the door will not close properly. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.

This video demonstrates how to test a three terminal switch on a gas or electric dryer. 3406105 dryer door switch replacement for whirlpool roper estate dryers compatible with part number ap6008560 3405104 3405105 3406104 ps11741700 4 0 out of 5 stars 2 3 99 3. The start switch door switch and selector switc. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.

Access the door switch by releasing the catches and raising up the top of the dryer. The most common reason for replacing the do. The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed.