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Introduction |
| If your Whirlpool dryer (model WED5100VQ1) won't start or continues to operate while the door is open, use this guide to replace the dryer door switch. | | | Wear and tear from normal use can cause the dryer door switch to fail. When this occurs, the dryer switch will not transmit signals for the dryer to recognize when its door is open, causing it to malfunction. | | Before using this guide to repair a dryer that won't start, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Troubleshooting/[Dryer/ Will+ Not+Start/478855#Section Start#Section_Start_Switch_Failure|troubleshoot for other common causes|new_window=true]], such as a faulty power source, plug, or cord. Only use this guide if you can confirm the dryer door switch is the cause of the dryer malfunction. |
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