Replace the door switch with the manufacturer approved replacement part.
Whirlpool dryer door switch replacement.
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If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed.
To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever.
A door switch is a simple on off switch mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.
If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty.
The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is.
This part may need to be replaced if you find that the dryer is not starting will not shut off or the door will not close properly.
All you need for this repair is a putty knife and a phillips screwdriver.
Whirlpool front loading dryers use a door activated shutoff switch.