Kenmore Dryer Door Switch Test

How to test a dryer door switch.

Kenmore dryer door switch test. How to test a dryer door switch with an ohmmeter. Many are white in color and all have metal prongs called terminals extending out from the body of the switch. Some door switches have only two metal prongs extending from the body while. The start switch door switch and selector switc.

Many people may not know this but dryers have a door switch that makes it impossible for them to operate when the door is open. To quickly test the door switch open the dryer door and press the door switch lever. If the dryer drum light stays on the door switch is faulty. A door switch is a simple on off mechanism that prohibits the dryer from operating when the door is open.

This safety switch can sometimes go bad however and if you do happen to have a dryer that can run with the door open then there may a problem with your door switch. This video demonstrates how to test a three terminal switch on a gas or electric dryer. The most frequent cause for a clothes dryer s failure to start is a malfunctioning door switch. The video below shows a gas dryer but the repair is.

If the door switch fails the dryer won t start when the door is closed.