Parts for Maytag MDG16PDAXA: 03 - Door Parts

Secures panels and components in place. Replace this fastener if stripped, corroded, or missing to restore proper alignment and eliminate rattling.

Dryer won't start or runs with door open? This door switch kit restores safety shutdown function. Simple clip-in repair takes 15-30 minutes. Video included.

The Door Catch Kit is an OEM part for Whirlpool dryers. It includes the door catch and the necessary mounting hardware to secure it in place. This kit ensures the dryer door remains securely closed during operation, preventing heat loss and ensuring the appliance functions efficiently.

Causes of a bad door catch include regular wear and tear, physical damage, or misalignment of the door, which can impact the catch's ability to latch properly.

Symptoms of a bad door catch include:

• The dryer door not staying closed
• Difficulty latching the door shut
• The dryer stopping mid-cycle due to the door opening

This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.

Seals the dryer door to keep heat and moisture inside the drum. Replace when worn to restore airflow, improve drying, and stop lint escape.

Double

Secures the door latch strike to the dryer frame for reliable closing. Replace if your bracket is bent, damaged, or missing to restore proper alignment.

Male piece. For both male and female piece use LA-1003

Single

Single

White inner door panel for dryers. Replaces cracked, warped, stained, or discolored panels to restore a clean interior appearance and finish.

Specs: No.8-18AB WAFER HD

Fix a sagging or misaligned dryer door that won't latch properly. This hinge restores smooth pivoting and secure closing. Simple repair in under an hour.

Note: This part is one screw, order quantity needed.

Specs: No.8-18AB WAFER HD

This factory screw secures appliance components to their mounting points. Replace missing, worn, or stripped hardware to restore a tight fit, proper alignment, and quieter operation across the affected assembly.

• Fastens panels, brackets, covers, or internal parts to the chassis or frame
• Helps maintain alignment and support, reducing rattle, vibration, or looseness
• Replaces missing or damaged screws that have backed out, broken, or stripped
• Restores secure mounting after service when original hardware is lost

• Disconnect power; shut off water or gas supplies before servicing
• Use the correct driver; start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading
• Match length and thread to the original location; do not substitute with longer hardware
• Tighten snugly; do not overtighten into plastic or thin metal

Trim piece that conceals the door hinge and mounting screws. Replace your cracked, broken, or missing hinge cover to restore a clean finished look.

This factory replacement hinge screw secures the door hinge to the appliance cabinet or door. Replacing a worn or missing screw restores solid door mounting and alignment for safe, reliable opening and closing.

• Fastens the hinge securely to the door or front panel
• Helps maintain proper door alignment to prevent rubbing or sagging
• Replaces missing, stripped, or corroded hardware
• Typical symptoms include a loose/sagging door, difficulty latching, or rattling at the hinge area

• Disconnect power before servicing; if working on a gas appliance, shut off the gas supply
• Support the door while removing and installing hinge screws
• Start threads by hand to avoid cross-threading; tighten snugly without overtightening
• Replace them together for consistent alignment

This hinge screw fastens a hinge to the appliance cabinet or door, helping keep the door aligned and operating smoothly. Replace a missing or stripped screw to restore solid hinge support and reliable closure.

• Secures the hinge to the cabinet/frame or door
• Maintains proper alignment at the hinge point
• Helps ensure smooth opening/closing and effective sealing where applicable
• Common symptoms: loose or wobbly hinge, door sagging/misaligned, poor closure/seal, rattling, or a missing/stripped fastener

• Disconnect power to the appliance; shut off gas if applicable
• Support the door to relieve hinge load before removing or installing screws
• Use the correct driver for your model to avoid stripping fasteners
• Start threads by hand and tighten snugly; do not overtighten