Remove the lint screen.
Maytag dryer door switch repair.
Pull the lint screen out of the housing in the top panel of the dryer.
If you look down into the dryer you should see the door switch.
If the dryer does not start then the door switch could be defective.
Make note of the orientation of the switch.
You may be able to pop the switch out of place or remove it by removing only a single screw.
If it s a gas dryer shut off the gas.
See our section how to open up your dryer for details.
Maytag dryer start switch.
It will be located around the door opening in the front panel.
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.
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You will want to install the replacement switch in the direction the old switch was facing.
If the dryer doesn t start then the start switch may be defective.
Locate your dryer s door switch.
Dryer push to start switch.
Remove the lint screen housing screws.