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.
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Troubleshooting
This part fixes the following symptoms:
Door won’t close
This part works with the following products:
Dryer.
This part works with the following products:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore.
Part# WPW10111905 replaces these:
AP6015097, 8572982, W10111905, WPW10111905VP
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Marwa
July 20, 2017
How do I even begin with this repair? I need to install the new door catch and remove the broken one.
Hello Marwa, you need to remove the door from your unit and disassemble it. However, take note of how you disassemble it for reassembly. To access the dryer door catch WPW10111905 you will need to remove the inner door panel from the door frame. Best of luck with this repair.
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David
July 20, 2017
The door on my dryer was not staying closed so I replaced both the dryer door catches and it went smoothly but the door is still opening. Whats the most common solution here?
Hello David, thanks for your question. If the door springs WP3387565 are not functioning properly or are not in place, this will cause issues with your door. We recommend that you remove the dryer's toe plate and check to see if the door springs are installed properly. I hope this helps.
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JODY
October 4, 2017
I am looking for a door catch for this particular dryer. Do you have any in stock?
For model number WGD8000BW0
Hi Jody,
Thank you for your question. Yes, the stock status is just above the Add to Cart button by the part information. This part is in stock. Good luck with your repair.
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Reta
July 20, 2017
Is this the female and the male piece?
Hello Reta, great question! This is the female piece for your dryer door. For the male piece that is needed with the front panel you can find it here W10295405. I hope this helps!
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Brian
January 15, 2020
I don`t need the door catch, i need the part that fits into the door catch. Model ywed8200ywo serial m21401596 Whirlpool cabrio platinum.
For model number ywed8200ywo cabrio platinum dryer
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The door strike part number: PS2373322 is in the list of compatible items for your model. We hope this helps. Please contact us anytime.
Whirlpool dryer part ywed8200ywo part that fits into door latch
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Yes, this is the part that the door latch on most will fit in, however as we do not have your model number we would be more than happy to confirm that is will be the correct one for your model once you supply the number. We are looking forward to your reply, please always notate the model number. Thank you.
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Sharon
May 2, 2018
Need the male part of the door catch. Where can I find one?
For model number MEDB200VQ0
Hello Sharon, Thank you for contacting us. I have researched the model you have provided and have found the part you’re looking for is PartSelect Number: PS2373322. Hope this helps!
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David
February 27, 2019
Is there any type of way to bypass the door to turn on the dryer
For model number Wed8500bwd
Hi David, thank you for your question. No unfortunately. You should not use your appliance without a working door switch as that door switch makes sure that your appliance does not run if there is something wrong. Good luck with your repair.
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Cathy
July 22, 2017
I need to order the door catcher. In looking at your video, my husband tried to remove the one on the left (not in use) but it is not as easy as you showed. The bottom part came out very easy, but the top did not want to come out. I need to order this part but want to make sure it will work with my dryer. Thank you.
For model number WGD6200SW
Hello Cathy, thank you for your question. According to the model number you provided, this will be the correct door catch for your appliance. You should have no problems installing it. I hope this helps!
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Margaret
January 13, 2020
I am needing the part that you use to open and close the dryer door. It fits on the outside of the dryer door and is plastic and snaps in.
For model number WGD8000BW
Hi Margaret,
Thank you for your question. The part that you are referring to is the strike. The part number listed under your model number for the strike is PS2373322. We hope this helps. Thank you and have a great day!
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Replacing your Whirlpool Dryer Door Catch
Customer Repair Stories
Average Repair Rating: 4.4 / 5.0, 26 reviews.
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Dryer door catch broken
After a few years of slamming the dryer door (at least that is what my husband says), the catch on the dryer door broke. Using pliers (I used needle nose) squeeze the outer edges of the catch together (vertically). With it compressed, it should slide out easily. My husband had jacked with ours prior to the repair, so the broken piece in the door was actually sideways and would not fit through the hole. Using a screwdriver, I pushed that piece into the door (it lives in the door somewhere now). I was then able to slide out the rest of the old catch. Compress the new catch and insert it into the hole in the door. Push it in until it clicks into place. DONE! Happy Drying!
Tammy from Clute, TX
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
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Dryer door wouldn't 'latch' closed.
took off about 8 screws, opened door into it's front & back parts, popped out the old/broken door catches and re-inserted replacements. Only 1 is needed, but this is the 2nd one to break. The first time a repairman switch the un-used from right side to left. (there are 2 so the door can be hung left or right opening)
Christopher from Oceanport, NJ
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers
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Door latch wouldn't latch
Like another reviewer's repair story, I decided to take the door apart. It was too difficult, at least for me, to get the faulty catch out without damaging either the the door or my hands. This is why I give it an "easy" rather than "very easy" rating and put the total repair time at a half hour or better. I also decided I wanted a second person to help - not with getting the door apart or putting it back together, but because a second pair arms was very helpful in rehanging the door well. We removed the door (four screws), marking which side of the hinge needed to be flush with the actual dryer when rehanging. Then we took the door apart, which comprises another sixteen screws (four on each edge). We used an electric drill but I'm sure it could be done manually. We used needle nosed pliers to get the faulty latch out of that side of the door, then replaced it with the "back up" from the other side. Then we put the door back together and carefully rehung it. Done. We did decide that, in future, all kids (we have three boys) slamming the door would be severely beaten. Pushing the door until it's against the dryer, then PUSHING (as opposed to slamming) the latch ONTO the catch pin on the dryer is obviously what was intended. However, I've learned not to count on my boys being particularly conscientious, so I'd ordered four replacement latches to keep on hand. This machine was delivered in April 2009 and I replaced the latch in April 2011. Based on this and our laundering habits, I'm sure the others will be used long before the dryer calls it quits.
Megan from Oxford, NC
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
30 - 60 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Brooken Dryer Door Catch
Removed the broken catch with a pair of needle nose pliars and replaced it the same way. Took about 10 minutes. Saved a Service Call
Ralph from Wheelersburg, OH
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
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latch on door broke
very easily
donna from westmoreland, TN
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
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the factory door catch punched out
new part came in a day or two. took part out of package and it easly snaped in place. very nice
phillip from evansville, IN
Difficulty Level:
Really Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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Broken door latch
Followed video instructions using flat scraper & pliers (easy).Tried to remove "SPARE" latch on other side of door. Even removed door myself (Easy).Tried for (45) minutes without success. Ordered part @ 11:30 pm. Replaced door easily by myself by leaving bottom screw for each hinge in place & replaced broken latch. Received new latch in (5) days. Removed broken latch without tools & replaced new latch in (15) seconds. Need help from any "Ladies" who can remove second latch so it is available for next replacement. This "Engineer" was too lazy to remove the screws around the door because he was going to "Follow the Video". Overall it was an "Easy Fix". Keep the 'Videos"coming.
William from ROCK ISLAND, IL
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers
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Door catch will no longer secure the door close
Pliers and screw driver to pop out the old door catch and pop in the new one. Saved $69.95 service charge for a tech to come to the home.
Gregory from Carlsbad, CA
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Door Latch Broken
Ordered new latch. Installed new latch into the dryer within one minute.
James from Oceanside, CA
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
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door would not latch
removed old latch with pliers - inserted new latch
Paul from BENTONVILLE, AR
Difficulty Level:
Very Easy
Total Repair Time:
15 - 30 mins
Tools:
Pliers, Screw drivers
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Joe C - 12 days ago
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Easy repair, exact part
The part was easy to find, even had a video on how to remove and install it. It was an exact replacement.
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Greg B - January 19, 2023
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Easy, simple, works
Good packaging. Reasonable shipping time.
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Jim K - December 28, 2022
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Dryer door clip
Easy to install
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Jose S - September 28, 2022
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Dryer Door Catch
The old door catch was loose and no holding the door closed. The old catch was easy to remove and the newer one was even easier to install. Have had the catch installed for over 6 weeks and has not faltered. works great.
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John R - September 26, 2022
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Exact part
This part was exactly what I ordered and installed exactly as directed.
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Linda M J - August 10, 2022
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Exactly what we needed
The only frustration was in removing the broken one by prying off. Took two of us and once we heard a piece drop down in the dryer door, then and only then were we able to install the new one. What looked like a few minutes to do job was at least an hour. But not the fault of the new part. Needed some tapping to get it in. Very pleased with the part.
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Johnell C - July 27, 2022
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Door catch
Door catch…..works great now
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Donald M - March 18, 2022
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It was the right part.
The new part worked great, no problem installing it.
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Larry N - February 9, 2022
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Correct part. Once old one out. Easy install. Works!
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John M - December 9, 2021
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Correct part, easy repair
It was the right part and it was easy to install. Met my greatest expectations.
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PartSelect Number: PS11748369
Manufacturer Part Number: WPW10111905
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