Maytag Dryer Door Latch Repair

How to change a door catch on a maytag dryer.

Maytag dryer door latch repair.

Your appliance may differ depending on the manufacturer and model. Worked perfectly to repair on old maytag dryer. The door mounted latch uses a square washer and when the old one broke that washer fell inside the door. If the door is not closed properly and secured by the catch the dryer will not.

Together they are 2 inches wide 1 inch long and about 1 inch high. To mount the part on the door required removing the door and its 4 screws to open up the door. 365 day right part guaranteed return policy. The latch gave out on our old maytag dryer and i pulled out the latch clip with a pair of needle nose pliers.

How to fix a dryer door that keeps popping open. Repair your maytag dryer latch for less. Step by step instructions on how to replace a door latch for maytag mdb6600awq door latch failure ap6018386. To replace the door latch kit you will.

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. Both parts are a beige white color and made entirely of plastic. Made for maytag appliances our replacement parts are built tough for lasting dependability and help you make repairs quickly so you can get back to cooking and cleaning with the power and performance you expect. A door latch and a door strike or clip.

This part helps hold the door shut on your appliance. It is designed for your dryer. This video is intended to give you the general idea of the part replacement procedure. Can t beat that vs the cost of calling a repair man.

The catch on your dryer door does more than just hold the door shut. The replacement popped right in and voila the dryer door stays shut once again. Both parts needed to be replaced because the originals became brittle over time. This dryer door latch kit comes in two pieces.