{"product_id":"w10117655-dryer-start-switch","title":"W10117655 Dryer Start Switch for Crosley Kenmore Maytag Whirlpool Dryers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eW10117655 WPW10117655 Dryer Push-to-Start Switch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision Momentary Contact:\u003c\/strong\u003e Engineered with a high-durability internal spring mechanism that provides the momentary electrical \"pulse\" required to engage the motor relay and initiate the drying cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver-Alloy Terminals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features two 1\/4-inch male spade connectors coated in a corrosion-resistant alloy, ensuring a low-resistance connection and preventing the \"pitting\" that often leads to switch failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Impact Heat-Stabilized Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured from a premium polymer designed to withstand the vibration and ambient heat of the dryer console without warping or cracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Feedback Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides a distinct, audible \"click\" upon activation, allowing for confirmed cycle starts and reducing the likelihood of partial contact that can arc and damage the switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e W10117655, WPW10117655.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry Standards:\u003c\/strong\u003e PS11748542, EAP11748542.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegacy Cross-Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1448106, AH1491565, EA1491565, PS1491565.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis start switch is the standard ignition component for dozens of dryer series produced by Whirlpool. Key compatible brands include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhirlpool \u0026amp; Maytag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits hundreds of YWED, WED, and MED series models (e.g., \u003cstrong\u003eYWED4815EW1\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYWED4915EW1\u003c\/strong\u003e, MEDC215EW).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenmore (110 Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with many 110-prefix models produced by Whirlpool (e.g., 110.60022010, 110.70022010).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrosley, Amana, \u0026amp; Roper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct fit for dozens of CDE, NED, and RED series budget-friendly dryers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdmiral \u0026amp; Inglis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with standard top-lint-filter dryers utilizing a mechanical push-to-start system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003e2-terminal switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. Verify your terminal count before ordering, as some models utilize a 3-terminal variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDryer Won't Start:\u003c\/strong\u003e You turn the timer knob, the door is closed, and you push the button, but nothing happens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntermittent Starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e You have to push the button multiple times or hold it in a specific way to get the motor to catch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo \"Click\" Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e The button feels \"mushy\" or stays stuck in the \"in\" position, indicating the internal spring has snapped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurning Smell in Console:\u003c\/strong\u003e Localized overheating at the terminals can cause the plastic housing to melt, creating a distinct electrical odor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContinuity Failure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The switch fails to show continuity on a multimeter when the button is actively pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e You MUST unplug the dryer. Working inside the console involves exposed 120V and 240V terminals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccess the Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the screws securing the back of the control console. The switch is usually held in place by two small tabs; press them inward to pop the switch out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Transfer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use needle-nose pliers to move the wires one at a time from the old switch to the new W10117655 to ensure they stay in the correct position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the Knob:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure your plastic \u003cstrong\u003eStart Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e isn't cracked. 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