Estate Electric Dryer Door Switch

The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed.

Estate electric dryer door switch.

All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. The dyer control panel depends on the correct signal from the door switch to know if the door is open or closed. The most common reason for replacing the do. On most dryers the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates.

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

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. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. 3406107 dryer door switch replacement by seentech exact for kenmore whirlpool dryers replaces part numbers 3406101 3406109 ps11741701 ap6008561 wp3406107 3405100 3405101 3406100 4 8 out of 5 stars 170.

The switch can be tested to determine it is bad using a multi meter. The start switch door switch and selector switc. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a whirlpool electric dryer. This video demonstrates how to test a three terminal switch on a gas or electric dryer.

Access the door switch by releasing the catches and raising up the top of the dryer. 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 push to start switch.