Estate Electric Dryer Door Switch

This video provides step by step repair instructions for replacing the door switch on a whirlpool electric dryer.

Estate electric dryer door switch.

Dryer push to start 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. 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.

All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. Access the door switch by releasing the catches and raising up the top of the dryer. This video demonstrates how to test a three terminal switch on a gas or electric 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.

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 two catches securing the top in place are located at the front right and left hand sides about one to. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. On most dryers the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates.

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. 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. If the dryer doesn t start then the start switch may be defective. The switch can be tested to determine it is bad using a multi meter.

The dyer control panel depends on the correct signal from the door switch to know if the door is open or closed. The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed. The most common reason for replacing the do.