Amana Dryer Door Switch

Replace the door.

Amana dryer door switch.

The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed. Genuine oem part wp3398094 rc item 527426. On most dryers the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates. 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.

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. 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. Item added to the compare list you can find it at the end of this page.

Push to start relay switch. To access the door switch you must remove the top panel the control panel the lower front panel and then finally the front panel. This is a front load style dryer made by whirlpool for amana and the knob does not actually need to come off. 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.

The door switch sends a signal to the electronic control board to stop the dryer when you open the door. The dryer won t start unless the door switch senses that the dryer door is closed. Amana brand dryers help you keep your clothes looking great for less. Genuine oem part wpw10237959 rc item 1548433.

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

If the dryer will not start check the thermal fuse before. To determine if the door switch is working try starting you. How to change a dryer door from left to right. If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty.

If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed. Replace the door switch if it doesn t detect door position properly. Amana dryer start switch.