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