Kenmore Elite Dryer Door Won T Stay Closed

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Kenmore elite dryer door won t stay closed. The interior light turns on when i open the door and it turns off when i close the door. Model 79669272000 kenmore elite dryer. Kenmore elite he3 dryer. Sometimes when a door won t close or seems to pop open on its own the problem is a dirty seal.

Dip an old toothbrush into the mixture. How to fix a dryer door that keeps popping open. The bad news is that the dryer won t run if the door doesn t close. Your dryer door depresses a small switch somewhere along the dryer opening once you close the door so the dryer can begin to dry your clothes.

Repair guides common to all dryers. Door won t stay shut. My gas dryer is 10 years old purchased in 2004. These step by step repair guides will help you safely fix what s broken on your dryer.

In other words the electricity is working fine. Need help replacing the door catch kit part 279570 in your kenmore dryer. Damaged door strike worn door catch. The strike is the pointy metal piece attached to.

Kenmore electric dryers use a strike and catch system to keep the door locked during operation. In a bowl mix warm water with a drop of dish washing liquid. How to fix a kenmore dryer door that won t close. The dryer door catch is generally attached to the front panel but it also can be found on the actual door in some models.

If the strike that connects the catch is in good condition but the door still won t stay closed it s time to replace the catch. A quick inspection should reveal whether the door strike or door catch is at fault. The good news is that replacing both components are quick inexpensive fixes.