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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairMaytag Dryer Door Switch Replacement #W10169313
Maytag Dryer Door Switch Replacement #W10169313
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$27.14Estimated Savings
$112.5003:20
- Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch on Maytag dryers. The most common reason for replacing the door switch is the dryer not running at all.
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace dryer door switch be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
3
Detach the panel.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
5
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them.
7
Open the dryer door and depress the retaining tabs to release the old door switch.
8
Install the new door switch by snapping it into place in the front panel.
9
Be aware, you may need to replace one or more wire terminals to connect the wires to the new switches.
10
To do this, snip off the old terminal and strip off a quarter-inch of insulation from the wire or wires.
11
Insert the wire or wires into the new terminal and use the crimping tool to secure.
12
Reinstall the front panel by first reconnecting the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
13
Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
14
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
15
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door switch on Maytag dryers. The most common reason for replacing the door switch is the dryer not running at all.
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
All of the information in this door switch replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Maytag
Tools used: 5/16 inch nut driver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace dryer door switch be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the lower access panel.
3
Detach the panel.
4
Next, unthread the screws securing the bottom of the front panel.
5
Pull the panel out from the bottom to detach.
6
Note the orientation of the door switch wires then disconnect them.
7
Open the dryer door and depress the retaining tabs to release the old door switch.
8
Install the new door switch by snapping it into place in the front panel.
9
Be aware, you may need to replace one or more wire terminals to connect the wires to the new switches.
10
To do this, snip off the old terminal and strip off a quarter-inch of insulation from the wire or wires.
11
Insert the wire or wires into the new terminal and use the crimping tool to secure.
12
Reinstall the front panel by first reconnecting the door switch wires to the appropriate terminals.
13
Now hook the retaining clips under the main top fully reposition the panel and rethread the screws at the bottom.
14
Realign the lower access panel and secure it with the screws.
15
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your dryer should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Switch
$27.14
Total$0.00
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