Whirlpool Dryer Door Latch Repair

How to fix a dryer door that keeps popping open.

Whirlpool dryer door latch repair.

Our factory certified parts provide you with a promise only whirlpool brand can makeâ that through our safe and genuine quality replacement parts we will care for your appliance like you care for your home every day. This replacement door catch is for your dryer door. Frank for model number 110 87872603. It s usually attached to the door but sometimes is attached to the front panel.

I watched your video on changing the door but did not show my dryer which has a side opening glass door. Whirlpool dryer troubleshooting diagnosis and repair procedures are included for common symptoms such as low heat or not heating noisy operation or rumbling sounds clothes taking too long to dry electrical and timer problems gas burners and electric heaters drive train and belt replacement problems and other whirlpool dryer problems. Sometimes life requires a little maintenance. Step 2 on the door of the machine unscrew the door latch catch and remove the broken latch catch.

If your dryer door will not stay closed you will probably have to replace the dryer door latch. Use a putty knife to pop out the existing door catch by the locking tabs and insert the new one. 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. In this how to guide i will guide you through replacing the door latch or catch on a tumble dryer.

You can follow the steps in this video to help you do this easy repair. Door catch kit whirlpool 279570 this part replaces your appliances latch door latch kit door catch dryer door latch kit. Answer frank there is a repair video for the door latch kit 279570 available just under the. Make sure to unplug the dryer before beginning this repair.

The dryer door strike is the part of the door latch assembly. 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. Place the new latch catch and replace the fixing.

The tension of the catch keeps the door from opening until it s manually opened. On your appliance you will.