Parts That Fix Whirlpool Dryer WED8600YW0 Door won’t close
Door won’t close is a commonly reported symptom for the WED8600YW0 Whirlpool 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 WED8600YW0 Whirlpool 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!
This replacement door catch is for your dryer door. If the catch is broken and the door will not stay shut, the dryer may not turn on. Use a putty knife to pop out the existing door catch by the locking tabs, and insert the new one. Make sure to unplug the dryer before beginning this repair.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Door Catch
Customer Repair Stories
Dryer door wouldn't 'latch' closed.
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Christopher from Oceanport, NJ
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Difficulty Level:Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
Dryer door catch broken
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Tammy from Clute, TX
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Pliers
This strike attaches to the front panel. Sold individually.
Customer Repair Stories
Door would come open while drying clothes
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Mark from Charlotte, NC
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
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Tools:Nutdriver
This part creates a seal around the door. High temperature adhesive is included.
Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Door Seal with Adhesive
Customer Repair Stories
Door seal came off
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Mary from MEQUON, WI
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
The seal came off our dryer door.
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Janet from LOS ANGELES, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:15 - 30 mins
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Tools:Screw drivers
The filter collects lint during the drying cycle. This filter is 12 1/2 inches wide and 10 1/2 inches deep. Replacing the lint filter is an easy repair which requires no tools. When replacing the lint filter, check the filter slot for a buildup of lint, which can be a fire hazard. Continue to check often to make sure the filter and slot are both cleared of lint.
Replacing your Kenmore Dryer Lint Filter
Customer Repair Stories
Felt gasket on lint filter loose...
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Catherine from Atascadero, CA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins
felt strip came off lint screen
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JEFFREY from FALL RIVER, MA
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Difficulty Level:Really Easy
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Total Repair Time:Less than 15 mins