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.
It will be located around the door opening in the front panel.
Remove the lint screen.
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If you look down into the dryer you should see the door switch.
Pull the lint screen out of the housing in the top panel of the dryer.
Make note of the orientation of the switch.
Locate your dryer s door switch.
Maytag dryer start switch.
Remove the lint screen housing screws.
If the dryer does not start then the door switch could be defective.
Dryer push to start switch.
If you are unable to remove your dryer s door switch this way you will have to remove the front panel of your dryer.
See our section how to open up your dryer for details.
If the dryer doesn t start then the start switch may be defective.
This switch also replaces the two wire switch.
You will want to install the replacement switch in the direction the old switch was facing.