Dryer Door Switch

Very easy, whirlpool replaced the 2 wire switch with a 3 wire switch. After calling this site, and Whirlpool about the new 3 wire harness, they said it would work fine, which it did.

I watched the video showing the repair sequence and followed the directions. It was surprisingly easy except for separating the door switch plug from the main connection. Someone had mentioned using pliers to pull the two sections apart so that's what I did. Then I did a little victory dance when I put it all together and the dryer worked perfectly. Not bad for an 83 year old lady.

Disconnected the dryer, raised the top, in right hand corner beside door, replace door switch.

Replaced dryer door switch and replaced light bulb inside dryer.

1.Disconnected from electrical outlet.
2. Pried up top of dryer.
3. Removed old door switch.
4. Replaced with new switch

I watched the short film, which was very helpful. I used a putty knife to lift the lid as the film showed, and then followed the very exact, simple instructions. Worked perfectly.

Step 1: Unplug electrical power.
Step 2: Remove lint filter.
Step 3: Carefully remove the two screws you can see where the lint filter fits, being careful not to let them drop into the hole (#2 Phillips screwdriver).
Step 4: Push a large flat screwdriver under the edge of the top of the machine at one of the front corners, and us the screwdriver as a lever to force the top of the machine up until the hidden catch about an inch in along the front loosens.
Step 5: Do the same on the other front corner.
Step 6: Use a scrap of wood to prop the top of the machine up so you can get at the switch (inside the front of the dryer, along the top of the door opening between the latch in the middle and the top right corner).
Step 7: Unplug the switch at the connector about six inches from the switch.
Step 8: Use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the switch in place, saving the screws and making a note of which way around the switch sits .(Taking a photo might help). Save the screws.
Step 9: Plug the new switch into the connector (see Step 7).
Step 10: Use the smaller two screws to attach the switch to the front of the dryer (see Step 8).
Step 11: Remove the wooden prop (see Step 6) and push down hard on the front of the top to make it latch onto the body of the cabinet.
Step 12: Replace and tighten the two screw removed in Step 3, and push the lint filter back into its hole.
Step 13: Connect the power and check that everything works properly

I watched a 3-5 minute video (a link from your website) when I ordered the part and it literally took less than ten minutes to complete the repair-very simply. And it works like new now. Thank you.

Disconnect dryer from electrical outlet, and follow the video instructions..... it cannot get any easier than this.... absolutely simplistic and flawless repair.

Put in model number and there were clear video instructions on issue and how to go about doing the repair ourselves, the basic instructions showed us exactly what we needed to do. We had to remove nuts at the back of the dryer to lift top off - our dryer has the lint vent inside of the door.. $22.00 and approximately 45 minutes of self labor and our dryer is fixed. We are so thankful - this simple repair would have likely cost us $200+ for a service call and repair person to do exactly what we did.

There are four hex screws keeping the dryer lid from sliding forward freely. Undo being careful not to drop behind dryer. Lid slides forward exposing access to switch. Unscrew two points from dryer door, then use slotted screwdriver to undo electrical connection. Replace with new switch. Slide lid back on into clips and attach four hex screws.

pry up top front lid with large screwdriver duct tape end so as not to scratch finish. pry up whole front of lid evenly 4 inches wedge open with 2x4. undo 2 Phillips screws on switch. on very top right corner reach hand into wedged opening grab wire pull up & out undo harness(can be a little difficult pliers & small screwdriver) snap in new harness With 1 arm reach in place and hold switch start 1st screw tighten and add 2nd screw.remove wood wedge evenly push top down done

Remove lint trap to expose two screws, remove those screws. Next take a small flat head screwdriver, about one inch in from both corners, on the front top of the dryer and pop the clips so you can lift the dryer top. Now open the dryer door to expose two screws holding in the door switch and take them out. Finally detach the old switch from the wire harness (very easy) and clip in the new piece. Put the screws back and your dryer is ready to go. This is a very simple fix

Removed two screws from the top at the lint trap and lifted the top. Removed two screws from the old switch and unplugged the switch. Plugged in the new switch, replaced the switch screws and top screws at the lint trap and resecured the dryer top.

Followed your online repair video. Was very quick and easy.