Whirlpool Dryer Door Switch Broken

My particular gas dryer is a kenmore 80 series model 110 72822101 but these instructions can apply to many clothes dryers including some whirlpool models.

Whirlpool dryer door switch broken.

Whirlpool front loading dryers use a door activated shutoff switch. Figuring the door switch was the likely culprit i opened the dryer and removed the old switch 2 screws. This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a whirlpool electric dryer. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.

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. Replace broken dryer door swich. The black switch lever was obviously broken as it swung freely. If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty.

The most common reason for replacing the do. The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is. Showed as blown broken so 196 degrees was exceeded. If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed.

When the door is open the switch breaks the. If the door switch is not working properly or has been replaced the wiring of the interior drum light may not have been done correctly or the wiring has come loose. 2 removed thermal fuse on exhaust and tested with multi meter. To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever.

A dryer s door latch or switch and the interior light control electrical systems are on the same circuit. Tested door switch with a multimeter and confirmed it was locked in the door closed dryer on position. When the door is closed it pushes on the switch and enables the dryer to function. This instructable describes how to replace a broken door switch on a kenmore gas dryer.

Check and correct the circuit wiring issues and you should have light. When the switch is broken it is unable to tell the control panel the door is shut so the dryer will not turn on. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.