Remove the lint screen housing screws.
Maytag dryer door switch repair.
If the dryer does not start then the door switch could be defective.
Locate your dryer s door switch.
You may be able to pop the switch out of place or remove it by removing only a single screw.
If the dryer doesn t start then the start switch may be defective.
Use a phillips screwdriver to remove the 2.
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.
Maytag dryer start switch.
If you are unable to remove your dryer s door switch this way you will have to remove the front panel of your dryer.
You will want to install the replacement switch in the direction the old switch was facing.
Dryer push to start switch.
Shut off the power.
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If it s a gas dryer shut off the gas.
See our section how to open up your dryer for details.
Remove the lint screen.