Dryer door won't stay latched :-(
We have a front loading HE dryer. We switched the hinge from one side to the other, followed the instructions in the manual to do so, but now the dryer door won't stay latched. Arrrrg! Of course that means it won't dry either. Any help? It's a Kenmore Elite model 1108708, don't know the year.
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NK on Apr 04, 2016We installed a window lock on our dryer door, problem solved! Can't see from the photo if this solution would work for your dryer.Helpful Reply
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William on Apr 04, 2016I checked the manual online. All I can say is double check your manual and the installation you did so it was done properly. You may also want to check the online manual at http://laundry.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/kenmore/1108708.html. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Marion Nesbitt on Apr 05, 2016Call the manufacturer and get them to solve the problem.Helpful Reply
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Karen on Apr 05, 2016Call Sears where you bought it.Helpful Reply
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Linn Andreassen Talge on Apr 05, 2016If you can'tfix the latch,try leaning something heavy on the door when closed(like a chair or crate or a hamper) and you might fool the machine into thinking it is closed and it will start, that worked for mine when the knob in the door broke...Helpful Reply
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Ranger on Apr 05, 2016Are you able to turn the actual latch 'catch' part upside down or around the other way too?Helpful Reply
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Thomas on Apr 05, 2016Did you put the. Latch on that. Side to probley needs adjustedHelpful Reply
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Holly james on Apr 05, 2016I have the same one with the same problem. Had the repair man fit it. He only had to adjust the latch (bent it up a little with pliers) stays closed now!Helpful Reply
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Snowgirl030901 on Apr 05, 2016My LG did the same thing.. I had a device tech guy come and he told me that the catch needed to me moved up.Helpful Reply
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Phil a on Apr 05, 2016I couldn't find your exact model online, but it "probably" has the spring jaw latch and tab type catch. (see attached photo) If so, continue reading. I've had this problem before. It's possible that when you moved the catch from one side of the door to the other that you squeezed the top portion of the catch and made it too narrow to catch firmly in the spring jaws in the frame. To widen the catch, the adjustment you can try is to take a flat blade screwdriver in the upper part of the catch and "twist" it to widen the top part of the catch. Widen it a bit at a time until it "snaps" into the latch firmly and stays closed. Let us know what you find.Helpful Reply
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CK on Apr 05, 2016OK.....some of these ideas were already explored. Some don't apply to our situation. But thanks HT readers :-)Helpful Reply
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Daw3000588 on Apr 05, 2016Have you tried leveling the dryer itself?Helpful Reply
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