Rotary Start Switch

Unlpug dryer remove cover with allen wrench twist switch to remove move leads (spade clips) to new switch and snap into place.Replace cover and plug in dryer -- Repair complete very easy!!

My dryer's Start switch knob broke off the switch and as a result of course I could not start the dryer. I found this site online and placed the dryer model number in their search box and immediately came up with the needed part. But that was not all I got. It came with a video for installing the part. The video was so easy, so well made, ... Read more and so precise that I felt very confident to do the job myself. When the part came in, I followed the instructions (pretty much from memory) and replaced the part. It took less than 10 minutes to do so or 15 if you count that I decided to vacuum off some of the dust that has accumulated throughout the years. Well done

1. Unplug unit 2. Remove 4 Torx head screws. 3. remove 2 wire connectors 4. Push in locking tab and turn part counterclockwise and remove. 5. Intstall by reversing the process. Sure beats paying an appliance repairman $175.00 to fix dryer.Total time to do it maybe 4 minutes.Plus the confidence to do my own appliane repair work with ... Read more out getting ripped off by the appliance repair clowns.

Removed the old switch, installed the new one & put the know on. Also web site video helpful as the switch needs to be turned to be removed and reinstalled. A person with the IQ of a rutabaga could do this repair.

Look up the model number on the internet. Find a video on youtube. Order likely replacement part. Get correct type of screwdriver. Follow easy, safe instructions in video Done.

I rated this "a bit difficult" ONLY because the guy on the video said all you needed was a Phillips head screw driver to get the 4 screws off the panel. After trying every size Phillips head I had, I photographed the screw and drove to Home Depot where I purchased a torx screw driver. Came home and easily removed the screws . The actu ... Read more al replacement was a breeze once I got the panel removed. Just wish he'd been more specific about those panel screws!!!

Repair was very easy (the video also explains it very well): 1) unplug appliance; 2) remove four screws from top of backsplash/control panel, and tilt forward for access to switch; 3) depress small tab next to switch, and rotate switch to remove; 4) disconnect wires from old switch and connect to new switch; 5) install new switch in contr ... Read more ol panel by rotating into place- you may need to bend the small tab into place so the new switch locks into position; 6) reinstall backsplash with four screws, plug in, and slide new knob onto switch. Done! Takes less than 5 minutes.

unplugged, Took the torques head screws out of the top panel. Then rotated out the starter switch by depressing the snap and rotating switch. Took off thewire terminals and replaced on new switch. Inserted switch, rotated until it locked in place. Then replaced panel cover with four screws. Plugged back in and tested the start. All Good!