Estate Electric Dryer Door Switch

The dyer control panel depends on the correct signal from the door switch to know if the door is open or closed.

Estate electric dryer door switch.

If the dryer doesn t start then the start switch may be defective. The two catches securing the top in place are located at the front right and left hand sides about one to. Dryer push to start switch. Access the door switch by releasing the catches and raising up the top of the dryer.

The switch can be tested to determine it is bad using a multi meter. 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. The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed.

The most common reason for replacing the do. 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. If part needed has a square top rather than triangle please see related item 1454538. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.

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. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. As a safety feature the dryer will not work with an open door. This video demonstrates how to test a three terminal switch on a gas or electric dryer.

The start switch door switch and selector switc. On most dryers the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates. 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.