It is a safety switch designed to prevent the drum from turning while the door is open. If the switch were removed and the circuit closed by connecting the wires the drum will turn and the dryer will work.
How do I know if my dryer door switch is bad?
If it sticks, or doesn’t protrude above the panel, the switch is likely damaged and you must replace it. Push the plunger in a few times. Listen for a distinct clicking sound each time you depress the plunger. If you don’t hear the click, the switch has probably failed, so you’ll have to replace it.
How do you fix a failed door switch on a dryer?
Instructions
Shut off the power. Unplug the dryer. Remove the lint screen. Pull the lint screen out of the housing in the top panel of the dryer. Remove the lint screen housing screws. Raise the top panel. Disconnect the door switch wire harness. Remove the door switch. Install the new door switch. Connect the wire harness.
How does a dryer door switch work?
A door switch is a simple on/off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open. Dryer door switches are a little over an inch long. Many are white in color and all have metal prongs, called terminals, extending out from the body of the switch.
Why does my dryer not shut off when I open the door?
If the dryer stops only when you open the door, you’ll likely need to replace the electronic control board. If the dryer won’t turn off when you open the dryer door, the dryer door switch likely failed. Replace the door switch if it doesn’t accurately detect the door being open or closed.
When I push the start button on my dryer nothing happens?
A broken power cord, failed push-to-start switch or a bad timer can also prevent the dryer from starting. Some dryers use a motor relay to control the drive motor, so a broken motor relay can prevent the dryer from starting.
How much does it cost to replace a dryer door switch?
Replacing a door switch averages $50 to $150. The door switch is a small and cheap component, but it is very important because it detects when the door is closed or open to prevent the dryer from running with an open door. The dryer may not start if the switch breaks because it may think the door is open.
Where is the start switch on a LG dryer?
Sometimes an LG dryer not turning on can be due to a defective start switch. This switch is typically located behind the POWER/PAUSE button under the display panel. When the POWER/PAUSE button is pressed, the start switch signals the control panel to start the dryer.
How do I fix the power button on my LG dryer?
Wrap a small amount (2-3 times around) of electrical or plumbers tape on the very end of the plastic arm. Or if there is a nib instead of an arm, a small dab of epoxy resin allowed to harden does the trick. Refit the control panel and test the button now works.
