Whirlpool Dryer Door Latch Broken

I have a new one to install but i can t answered by a verified appliance technician.

Whirlpool dryer door latch broken.

Your appliance may differ depending on the manufacturer and model. Try this at your own risk. Quick video of how i bypassed the switch altogether. This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure.

It doesn t matter if you break it the latch not the door since it s going to be replaced. Whirlpool front loading dryers use a door activated shutoff switch. How to fix a door switch on a whirlpool dryer. If i remember correctly just pull out the strike with some force and a tight grip with pliers.

Step 2 on the door of the machine unscrew the door latch catch and remove the broken latch catch. Replace a whirlpool refrigerator filter. You can disassemble the door to replace the latch but that s a bit of a hassle. Step 1 switch off the power to the machine from the mains supply and unplug the machine.

Fix a broken door latch cable in a 1980 97 ford f150 f250 f350 or bronco. You can find a link to the kit used in this video https www amazon ca whirlpool 279570 dryer door latch dp b00dm8jbzw ref cm cr arp d product top ie utf8th. In this how to guide i will guide you through replacing the door latch or catch on a tumble dryer. Step by step instructions on how to replace a door latch kit 279570 for dryer washer dryer combo made by whirlpool kitchenaid roper kenmore maytag estate.

When the door is closed it pushes on the switch and enables the dryer to function. My door latch is broken on my whirlpool cabrio dryer model wed6400sw1. Using a flat screwdriver you can carefully pry the latch out of the door.