Electric Dryer Door Switch

This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace a broken door switch in some kenmore electric dryers.

Electric dryer door switch.

Used this part 3406107 door switch to successfully replace same part for a kenmore series 80 model 62822 electric dryer. If your dryer won t start press the door switch. Set your store to see local availability add. A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.

Many are white in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the 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. Dryer door switches are a little over an inch long. General electric 2 kenmore 17 lg 1 maytag 7 whirlpool 14 model compatibility.

All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. Likewise if you have your door closed and the dryer is not operating the way it is supposed to the door switch could still be the culprit. This safety switch can sometimes go bad however and if you do happen to have a dryer that can run with the door open then there may a problem with your door switch. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.

Symptoms of failed door switch appeared as combo of light failing to come on when door opened and then drum not stopping when door opened. Some door switches have only two metal prongs extending from the body while. As a safety feature the dryer will not work with an open door. Free delivery with 45 order.

14210003 1 1925071 1 1cwd5100vq0 1 1cwed5100vq0 1 1cwed5100vq1 1 1cwed5200vq0 1. The dyer control panel depends on the correct signal from the door switch to know if the door is open or closed. Ultra durable 3406107 dryer door switch replacement part by blue stars exact fit for whirlpool kenmore dryers replaces 3406109 3405100 3405101 3406100 3406101 4 8 out of 5 stars 1 971 6 67 6.