It’s. Always. Something.

This evening the dryer switch failed on the last load before we leave to go out of town in the morning. I removed the back panel, but I couldn’t figure out how the switch comes out. YouTube to the rescue!

So here’s the dead switch before I disconnected it.

An online parts seller wants $61 for this switch and there will be $10 shipping on top of that. Found it elsewhere for less than $30 (and free shipping).

In the meantime, I wonder: Can you “hot-wire” a dryer?

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[Mags]

LOL! What will we do if the grid goes down?!! Great job!

[Lana Hill]

No truer statements.

[PhotoCrazy]

So true! Always something!!

[Corinne C]

A story telling image ;-(

[Kathy]

It’s lucky that you’re so handy. I have to wait until Tuesday for someone to take a look at my washing machine.

[Thom Mitchell]

@randystreat 1. I took a picture of the label with the model number of the dryer.
2. I googled replacement switch for the model number.
3. Clare checked Amazon for the replacement part number.

Separately, I googled “replace switch whirlpool wed4850hw0” to find the YouTube videos. Then it was just a matter of getting the back panel off with a wrench. If you're determined enough by time or saving $50, you can do it!

[Kathy]

When YouTube told me to put a wire hanger or Plumber's snake down the hose I thought no way. I'll let a professional do that. I'll have less to pay for in the long run.