White Westinghouse Washer Dryer Combo Switch

The Start Switch is an OEM replacement part for Frigidaire dryers. This part initiates the dryer's cycle once the user selects the desired settings. By pressing the start switch, the motor activates, and the drying process begins, ensuring clothes are dried according to the selected specifications.

Symptoms of a bad Start Switch include:

• The dryer not starting when the switch is pressed
• Intermittent starting issues, where the dryer sometimes starts and sometimes doesn’t
• The need to hold the switch in place to keep the dryer running
• Unusual noises when the switch is pressed

Causes for a malfunctioning Start Switch can include electrical issues, such as faulty wiring or connections, wear and tear from frequent use, or internal failures within the switch mechanism that prevent it from signaling the motor to start.

This OEM replacement is also compatible with Electrolux, Gibson, Kelvinator, and Kenmore dryers.

If your washer won't start or the lid won't unlock, the lid lock switch may have failed. This DIY repair typically takes 10-15 minutes with basic tools.

This door switch senses whether the appliance door is closed and signals the controls to run only when it's safe. Replacing a worn or intermittent switch restores dependable starts and proper shutoff when the door opens. What it does:

• Detects door position and allows operation only when the door is fully closed
• Interrupts operation when the door opens for safety
• Common symptoms include: won't start, stops when the door is moved, or "door open" message/error
• Intermittent starts due to worn actuator or internal switch contacts

• 1 door switch

• Disconnect power before servicing
• Access the switch from the front or top panel; release mounting screws or tabs
• Move wires to the new switch one at a time to maintain correct positions, then secure the switch
• Test operation before reassembly

This is a factory switch used in the appliance's control/safety circuit. Replacing a worn or failed switch restores reliable signaling so the selected function engages properly and the unit responds consistently to user inputs and status conditions.

• Provides an electrical on/off signal to the control or safety circuit
• If faulty, selected functions may not activate or may be intermittent
• Can trigger error codes related to a switch input, depending on model

• Disconnect power before servicing; turn off gas/water if applicable
• Note/photograph wire locations and transfer connectors one at a time
• Verify actuator alignment and secure mounting before reassembly
• After installation, run a test cycle to confirm proper operation