How to Replace a Dryer Door Switch — Step-by-Step Instructions
Unplug the dryer before opening the cabinet.
Tools
- Putty knife
- Screwdriver
Parts
- Door switch for your model
Step by step
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1 Confirm the symptom
No hum, no light change when pressing start — and no click when you press the little plunger by the door opening. That silence is the diagnosis.
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2 Release the top panel
Slide a putty knife under the front corners of the dryer top to pop the clips and hinge it up.
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3 Swap the switch
The switch clips or screws into the door frame from underneath; unplug its connector, transfer wires to the new switch, and snap it in.
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4 Test before closing
Plug in briefly with the top still up (fingers clear), close the door, and press start — a working switch means the motor spins.
If the switch clicks fine but the dryer stays dead, the thermal fuse or start switch is next — both cheap, but a meter finds the right one first try. If you'd rather skip it entirely, find a dryer repair pro near you →
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