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Parts That Fix Maytag Dryer MDE6000AYW Door won’t close

Door won’t close is a commonly reported symptom for the MDE6000AYW Maytag Dryer, and we have put together a full guide on how to fix this. This advice is based on feedback from people who own this exact appliance. We have listed the most common parts for your MDE6000AYW Maytag Dryer that will fix Door won’t close. We have included repair instructions, and helpful step-by-step video tutorials. If you are experiencing this issue, not to worry, DIYers just like you have fixed this, and shared their experience to help you!

1 Door Catch Kit
Fixes Symptom 53% of time
Door Catch Kit – Part Number: LA-1003
★★★★★
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20 Reviews

Rated by 24 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This door catch kit is designed for use in dryers. This is an authentic OEM replacement part. This catch assembly ensures the door of your appliance will close, and remain closed. It allows your appliance to both start and complete a full drying cycle. There are two pieces included in this kit, one catch, and one strike. You open and close the door on such a regular basis that this mechanism can wear out. It is a fairly common part to replace. You will need to remove the door of your dryer to install the replacement catch assembly.

$ 32.34
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS2162263
Manufacturer Part Number LA-1003

Replacing your Maytag Dryer Door Catch Kit

Replacing your Door Catch Kit

Customer Repair Stories

Door Catch was broken

I just inserted the door catch, which by the way fit in perfectly. Thanks. Took 5 seconds to repair.
  • Inocencio from Edinburg, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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catch mounted on door broke

The door had always opened with the wrong swing and it wasn't til I needed to repair this that I noticed you could change the swing. I changed the swing of the door and then noticed that the clip was included on both sides so i did not need to repair the catch. I still have the part so when it breaks again, I can just pop it in.
  • Paul from Mt. Pleasant, SC
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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2 Door Latch Kit
Fixes Symptom 37% of time
Door Latch Kit – Part Number: 306436
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15 Reviews

Rated by 35 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This is a door latch kit, but you may also know it as a door catch kit. It is designed for your dryer. This part helps hold the door shut on your appliance. This dryer door latch kit comes in two pieces: a door latch, and a door strike or clip. Both parts are a beige white color and made entirely of plastic. Together they are 2 inches wide, 1 inch long, and about 1 inch high. To replace the door latch kit, you will need a pair of needle-nose pliers and a number 2 Phillips screwdriver.

$ 13.72
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS2029855
Manufacturer Part Number 306436

Replacing your Maytag Dryer Door Latch Kit

Replacing your Door Latch Kit

Customer Repair Stories

broken clip for door latch

popped out old female clasp on dryer itself with screwdriver, undid 2 screws on dryer door and door handle with phillips screwdriver, popped in new male clasp part, put door knob back on and put the two screws back in door and it was all set to go. Less than 15 minutes to do. Better than new and wife is happy. No more duct tape holding door closed now.
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  • Shawn from Dover, NH
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Door latch broken

I used my screw driver to pry the old female end of the latch from the dryer unit. I forced the new female part of the latch into the hole and bang...45 seconds later the door closed securely --like new!
  • thomas from appleton, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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3 Door Strike - male
Fixes Symptom 7% of time
Door Strike - male – Part Number: WP33001761
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4 Reviews

Rated by 2 customers 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This male door strike is just under an inch long. It is made of metal.

$ 8.00
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS11741066
Manufacturer Part Number WP33001761

Replacing your Maytag Dryer Door Strike - male

Replacing your Door Strike - male

Replacing your Maytag Dryer Door Strike - male

Replacing your Door Strike - male

Customer Repair Stories

put door clip on

i order all my part from part select.com because thery are fast on my part and have good brand
  • jose from new caney, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers
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Broken door strike

Removed one screw and took out old broken door strike, replaced with new door strke and put screw back in. Only took two three days to get the part. The dryer is as good as new!
  • Carl from Livermore, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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4 Door Strike Bracket
Fixes Symptom 2% of time
Door Strike Bracket – Part Number: WP33001793
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1 Review

Rated by 1 customer 

  

Really Easy 

Less than 15 mins 

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This door strike bracket is an inch long. It is made entirely of metal and is used with male door strikes of clothes dryers.

$ 7.59
  In Stock
PartSelect Number PS11741072
Manufacturer Part Number WP33001793

Customer Repair Stories

Door Closure broken---Metal piece boken

I took the clamp out of the broken piece and inserted it into the replacement part. I put the replacement into the door and screwed it in.
  • Gay from Lutz, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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