How to fix a door switch on a whirlpool dryer.
Whirlpool dryer door switch replacement.
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.
Whirlpool front loading dryers use a door activated shutoff switch.
The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is.
All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.
Replace the door switch with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
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When the door is closed it pushes on the switch and enables the dryer to function.
If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed.
If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty.