DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door catch on a GE gas dryer. The most common reason for replacing the door catch is when the dryer door won’t stay closed.
All of the information for this dryer door catch replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
GE, Hotpoint, RCA, JC Penney, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions1
To replace the door catch on your dryer, open the dryer door and use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the old catch out of the door frame.
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Install the new door catch by positioning and snapping it into place.
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Once installed, confirm that the dryer door latches properly.