Whirlpool Dryer Door Latch Problems

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Whirlpool dryer door latch problems.

Answer frank there is a repair video for the door latch kit 279570 available just under the. If you believe the hinge is causing the problem try removing one of the screws. Do you have a video on changing my dryer door latch assuming this is the problem. If the catch is broken and the door will not stay shut the dryer may not turn on.

Hi we have a whirlpool duet electric dryer. Frank for model number 110 87872603. If the door now opens and closes freely it s likely your hinge is tweaked. The latch that closes the door on my whirlpool cabrio dryer the clasp on the swinging door is loose and will no longer open and close to clamp the dryer door shut.

The tension of the catch keeps the door from opening until it s manually opened. Make sure to unplug the dryer before beginning this repair. Step by step instructions on how to replace a door latch kit for whirlpool gew9250pw1 won t start ap3094183 for dryer washer dryer combo made by whirlpool kitchenaid roper kenmore maytag estate. It doesn t seem so from the first glance.

With use over the past few years the dryer door won t stay shut. I watched your video on changing the door but did not show my dryer which has a side opening glass door. The dryer door strike is the part of the door latch assembly. Your dryer door depresses a small switch somewhere along the dryer opening once you close the door so the dryer can begin to dry your clothes.

When the door is closed the door strike is pushed into the spring loaded door catch mounted across from it. Is this an easy home fix. How to replace door latch kit for whirlpool gew9250pw1 won t start ap3094183. Use a putty knife to pop out the existing door catch by the locking tabs and insert the new one.

How to fix a dryer door that keeps popping open. How do i get a repairman to come fix it. With the screw removed there will be more flexibility to the hinge. Often you will feel resistance at the point where it nearly closes or completely closes but the door will not remain closed.

When we purchased the dryer we had to reverse the door hinges. Is the part readily available and easy to fix.