Kenmore Dryer Repair Door Switch

This instructable describes how to replace a broken door switch on a kenmore gas dryer.

Kenmore dryer repair door switch.

Many are white in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the switch. Opening the dryer door releases the switch and stops the drum from. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Some door switches have only two metal prongs extending from the body while.

As a safety feature the dryer will not work with an open door. If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty. Replace the door switch with the manufacturer approved replacement part. Price high to low.

Price low to high. The door switch assembly inside a sears kenmore clothes dryer lets the dryer know when you open and close the dryer door. The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.

To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever. A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. 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. Dryer door switches are a little over an inch long.

Replace broken dryer door swich. The dyer control panel depends on the correct signal from the door switch to know if the door is open or closed. 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. Wen handyman dryer door switch oem part number 3406105 model q d0030 11 15 11 15.