How To Fix A Dryer Door Switch

Pry them open with a screwdriver or putty knife being careful not to break the clips.

How to fix a dryer door switch. Pull the door switch out of the dryer and set it aside for disposal. This video from sears partsdirect shows how to replace a broken door switch in some kenmore electric dryers. Step 1 switch off the power to the machine from the mains supply and unplug the machine. Push the switch lever called an actuator upward through the hole.

The parts of the switch that. If you pushed the start button at the dryer and didn t turn on. If this fails the machine may start when pressing the button but not continue if you. Step 2 on the door of the machine unscrew the door latch catch and remove the broken latch catch.

The door switch on some hotpoint indesit or creda tumble dryers has a relay that latches to keep the power on. Remove all the screws. Open the dryer door and remove the two screws in the upper right corner of the door pocket using a phillips screwdriver. Remove the door switch remove the mounting screws from the existing door switch.

With the door open look for the switch. Lay the door on a sturdy work surface. Remove the hinge screws from the door panel to release the door from the cabinet. The dryer switch door may be the one of problems before ordering the part make sure that you.

This is a very easy repair to do. Pull open your dryer door to access the hinge screws. Place the new latch catch and replace the fixing screw. If your dryer won t start press the door switch.