Amana Dryer Door Switch

If the dryer will not start check the thermal fuse before.

Amana dryer door switch.

Genuine oem part wpw10237959 rc item 1548433. R dryer and then listen for the click if the door switch makes a clicking sound it is probably not defective. Amana dryer door switch. Amana brand dryers help you keep your clothes looking great for less.

Below is a video that will show you how to diassemble this dryer so that you can remove the door switch. A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. Amana dryer 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.

Replace the door. To determine if the door switch is working try starting you. The door switch also turns on and off the drum light on amana dryer models with an interior light. This is a front load style dryer made by whirlpool for amana and the knob does not actually need to come off.

If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty. The dryer door switch recognizes whether the door is open or closed. To access the door switch you must remove the top panel the control panel the lower front panel and then finally the front panel. If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed.

The dryer won t start unless the door switch senses that the dryer door is closed. To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever. The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed. On most dryers the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates.

3406107 dryer door switch by beaquicy replacement for whirlpool kenmore roper amana crosley dryer replaces 3406109 3 pack 4 9 out of 5 stars 36 8 55 8. How to change a dryer door from left to right. All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver. When moving into a new home or installing a new dryer you may find the way the dryer door opens makes it inconvenient and awkward to load and unload.

Item added to the compare list you can find it at the end of this page. The door switch sends a signal to the electronic control board to stop the dryer when you open the door. Push to start relay switch.