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Door Catch Kit
$6.32
Fix Number: FIX334230
Manufacturer #: 279570
Manufactured by:
Whirlpool
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Product Description
This kit includes two door strikes, and three door catches, to service doors that have one or two catches. The strike is mounted on the body of the dryer, while the catch is mounted on the dryer door. These two parts work together to keep the dryer door shut while in operation. If your appliances lid will not close, or it will not start, it may be time to replace the door catch. If this part is malfunctioning, it should be replaced immediately, as it is not safe to run a dryer with the door not properly closed. This kit also comes with a set of instructions to help with the repair.
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Works with the following brandsKenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper
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Works with the following productsDryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Dishwasher, Laundry Accessories
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Fixes the following symptomsDoor won’t close, Will Not Start, Shuts off too soon, Will not shut off
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Part Number Cross ReferencePart# 279570 replaces these:AP3094183, 3493, 279570, 14205029, 14205577, 14210022, 2003, 236876, 236877, 241282, 241286, 241890, 26000279570, 261847, 263067, 279280, 279337, 279469, 279570VP, 291949 ... Show more , 3390239, 3392538, 3398175, 342295, 347813, 4165234, 51651001, 51655001, 690081, 690082, 693717, 694343, 696144, 8208, 830751, 834767, 834813, 834943, 834944, FSP279570 Show less
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Product Description
This kit includes two door strikes, and three door catches, to service doors that have one or two catches. The strike is mounted on the body of the dryer, while the catch is mounted on the dryer door. These two parts work together to keep the dryer door shut while in operation. If your appliances lid will not close, or it will not start, it may be time to replace the door catch. If this part is malfunctioning, it should be replaced immediately, as it is not safe to run a dryer with the door not properly closed. This kit also comes with a set of instructions to help with the repair.
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Works with the following brands:Kenmore, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Roper
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Works with the following products:Dryer, Washer Dryer Combo, Dishwasher, Laundry Accessories
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Fixes the following symptoms:Door won’t close, Will Not Start, Shuts off too soon, Will not shut off
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Part# 279570 replaces these:AP3094183, 3493, 279570, 14205029, 14205577, 14210022 ... Show more , 2003, 236876, 236877, 241282, 241286, 241890, 26000279570, 261847, 263067, 279280, 279337, 279469, 279570VP, 291949, 3390239, 3392538, 3398175, 342295, 347813, 4165234, 51651001, 51655001, 690081, 690082, 693717, 694343, 696144, 8208, 830751, 834767, 834813, 834943, 834944, FSP279570 Show less
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Replacing your Door Catch Kit
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Customer:jeffrey from Brookhaven, PA -
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Difficulty Level:Easy -
Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins -
Tools:Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench set
Dryer would run, but not heat
Needed it running quick, so no diagnostics. Ordered one of everything that could fix problem (plus a new door catch). Tipped it onto it's back & popped the bottom cover off. Element, thermal cutoff, thermistor, and fuse. were right in front and held by 2 screws each (don't drop them, don't ask). A little bit tight inside, but no big issue. vacuumed the inside, replaced everything (it was the Heating Element, by the way), slapped the cover on, and put it back in its spot. works like it was new. Yes, I unplugged it first. Remember! Safety Third!
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Customer:Kathryn from Endwell, NY
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers
Dryer Door Popped Open
After watching the instructional video, I removed the male portion of the door catch with pliers and replaced them with the new parts. It only took a few minutes. I didn't need to replace the female side and the door is closing fine!! Much cheaper and faster than calling the repair person we used last time!
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Customer:Kimberly from Detroit, MI
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
The door latch was broken and needed to be replaced.
My husband removed the door, found the old latch and removed it with tweezers. He used the instructions in the package to figure out which latch to use. He put in the new latch and the door was fixed. I believe he watched a video showing how to do the repair, which helped.
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Customer:Joseph from York, PA
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Pliers, Screw drivers
The female side of the door catch was severely damaged
The catch was so damaged that I could remove it with a pair of needle nosed pliers, by grabbing the catch with the pliers and inserting the screw drivers on the sides of the catch to let the snaps that held the catch in place slide past the side of the hole in the door (I was hoping this would work as I didn't want to remove all of the screws that held the outside and inside parts of the doors together). Something like nail files might be needed instead of screw drivers as screw drivers may be too thick. The new catch then just popped into the vacated hole. The male side of the catch was okay, but I replaced it anyway as it simply required removing one screw. The new male side of the catch was provided by you as well as a new screw.
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Customer:James from Novato, CA
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Nylon part of catch broken
I replaced only the door catch, not the strike, because the strike was the same size as the two included in the kit, so no need to replace. I used #20 yellow catch, but the other two in the kit would also work. The online video instructions were excellent.
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Customer:Alicia from Centralia, MO
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
hinge broke, door catch also broke.
Removed the door, look apart the door to get to the hinge. Removed hinge and replaced it with new one. Put door back together. Replaced door catch. Put door back on dryer.
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Customer:Jared from Fanwood, NJ
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Dryer door was not closing
The old catch was broken. I pulled it out with a screw driver. The new one pushed into place. Job complete in 3 minutes
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Customer:Jessica from Madisonville, TN
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Wouldn't latch
Pulled out both parts. Popped in new parts worked like a charm??
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Customer:James from SCOTTSDALE, AZ
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Parts Used:279570
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:30 - 60 mins
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door latch on dryer door would not stay shut during tumble dryer
Did NOT remove inner panel of Frontload Duet dryer door . Just pried one side of female latch open then used needle pliers to pull female latch assembly out and pushed new assembly in....worked great!
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Adam R - October 26, 2021
Great service
Great service and fits perfect
Brandi L - September 23, 2021
Worked great
It was exactly what I needed thanks
CHARLES T - July 9, 2021
EASY REPAIR
The parts were a perfect fit and the video was great.
Tommy H - April 29, 2021
Great
all the parts was n the package an the parts fix my problem thank u
Christopher C - April 17, 2021
Door wouldn't stay shut
Worked great took me less than 5 minutes to install and fix the problem super happy
Brian W - December 10, 2020
Eclipsed the problem
The part worked as expected and with minimal installation difficulty.
THOMAS * - November 21, 2019
easy fix
after figuring out which latch I should use was an easy fix. I suspect any one provided may have worked.
Chris K - November 2, 2019
Perfect
I got what I ordered and it worked perfectly
Julie W - October 24, 2019
door
now the door stays shut
Michael B - October 10, 2019
Great service
Arrived ahead of schedule and fit just right
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Fix Number: FIX334230
Manufacturer Part Number: 279570
Manufacturer Part Number: 279570
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